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Residents, traders, shop owners and business operators at the newly reconstructed Oba Market erupted in jubilation and celebration as Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, led top government officials and party leaders on an inspection tour of the facility. The Governor, who paid an unscheduled visit to the market, was accompanied by Deputy Governor,Rt Hon. Dennis […]

Globally, citizens respond positively when leaders show up, listen, and follow through on commitments. The reason is that public trust is built not only through speeches by these leaders but also through visible action and responsiveness. That is the deeper message from the recent visit of Edo State Governor, Senator, Monday Okpebholo, to the reconstructed […]

The Edo chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has on Friday in Benin presented the result sheet from the just concluded APC Senitorial primaries to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama was joined by party faithful which include, Edo Deputy Gov. Dennis Idahosa, Edo APC Chairman, Jarett Tenebe, former Deputy Governor, […]

‎ ‎Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming Unity Cup, the friendly against Poland and Portugal have gathered momentum following the release of an impressive Super Eagles squad that blends experience, emerging talents and home-based stars. ‎ ‎Head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a 27-man list packed with notable names across Europe and the Nigeria Premier Football League, […]

The Executive Chairman,Edo State  Sports Commission Hon Amadin Desmond Enabulele yesterday flagged off the Commission’s  grassroots sports development initiative, tagged “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt Programme, with a call on Edo children to embrace the opportunity to build successful sporting careers. ‎ ‎Speaking at the opening ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin,  […]

Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected applications by some parties and politicians, including Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun, seeking to be joined in a suit seeking the deregistration of several political parties over alleged constitutional breaches. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, held that the applicants seeking to be joined were […]

BENIN CITY – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade, under 2 Division, have arrested three suspected kidnappers’ logistics suppliers and nine other suspects during coordinated operations across parts of Edo State, in a sustained crackdown on criminal networks operating in forested communities. The operations, carried out under Operation KO SALO—a joint security offensive involving […]

…Say intervention restoring hope, boosting business activities Residents of Ogheghe community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the ongoing road construction project in the area, describing it as a long-awaited intervention that is already improving livelihoods and easing movement. The commendation came during the governor’s unscheduled visit […]

ADO-EKITI – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute individuals engaged in vote buying and vote trading ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti during the presentation of the voters’ register to political […]

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has declared that there is “no opposition in Edo State” following the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ovia South West Constituency ahead of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) poll, where Hon. Sunday Aghedo emerged victorious. Aghedo, the incumbent lawmaker, secured a total of […]

… Demands retraction, apology from online platform within 48 hours BENIN CITY – The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has strongly denied allegations that it collected ₦100 million from the Edo State Government ahead of the Edo South Senatorial District primaries, describing the claim as false, malicious and defamatory. In […]

… Pushes stronger security ties with tertiary institutions BENIN CITY – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intensified its national security strategy with specialised training for more than 200 personnel in Edo State, while also strengthening collaboration with tertiary institutions in Kogi State to improve campus safety and intelligence-driven policing. In Benin […]