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Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications to the late Muhammadu Buhari, says Yusuf, the ex-president’s son, has declared his intention to contest a house of representatives’ seat in 2027. On Monday night, speculation was rife on social media over Yusuf’s reported interest in a house of representatives seat. In a letter dated April…
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Worried by the continuous monopoly of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its inability to deliver reliable power supply in Edo State, an energy expert and Lead Consultant to the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Mr. Odion Omonfoman has called on Governor Monday Okphebholo to immediately set up the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC).…
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BENIN CITY — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to troop welfare and operational effectiveness, hosting an Easter luncheon for soldiers of the Forward Operation Base (FOB) Udomi in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The event, held on Saturday, April 4, 2026,…
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Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has welcomed a wave of defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo North, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to sustained development and improved living standards for the people of the state. Speaking at a mega rally held at the Auchi Open Field in Etsako West Local Government…
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No fewer than 430 residents of Zide and Madagbayo communities in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State benefited from a two-day free medical outreach organised by the Aaron Ponuwei Ebelo Foundation, underscoring urgent healthcare gaps in rural areas and renewed calls for sustained intervention. The fifth edition of the foundation’s medical outreach, held…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying the Commissioner for Works, Felix Ehiguese Akhabue, to the Ministry of Water Resources. The development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. According to the statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…
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A suspected cultist identified as Emmanuel Keta, from Ogoja in Benue State, has been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, for attempted murder of a JSS 3 student. reports that the student is identified as Naomi Monday, of the Agbado community, Iguobazuwa, in Ovia South-West Local Government of Edo State. The…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo has thanked Edo House of Assembly members for their support and harmonious working relationship with his administration. According to a statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday, Mr Okpebholo spoke after an Easter visit by the speaker of the assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, and other lawmakers to his residence…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided a major drug warehouse in Edo, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa and arresting a suspect. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA Commander in Edo, said on Monday in Benin that the operation was carried out in Igbanke community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, following credible…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has increased the monthly subvention of the Edo State University, Iyahmo, from ₦100 million to ₦250 million, as part of deliberate efforts to strengthen the institution’s capacity and improve learning conditions. He promised a grant of ₦2 billion to the management of the university located in the Estako West…