Category: News
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For his sterling performance and zeal to reposition education in Edo State in line with the focus of his boss, Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has been honoured with the award of a Fellow of the Centre for African Research on Enterprise and Economic Development at the…
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The Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Edo State Office, Mrs. Mercy Babawale has declared that the commission’s tree-planting awareness campaign programme was a demonstration of the long-term commitment to environmental protection and ecosystem preservation. According to her, It is also aimed at promoting environmental consciousness among the young ones, including pupils and…
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The Edo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has extended free medical services to journalists across the state, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the wellbeing of media practitioners. This initiative forms part of the activities marking the opening ceremony of the Edo NMA’s 2025 Physicians’ Week, a week-long…
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Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives in Edo State At least two people have died and four others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred at Ovia River on the Iguabazua-Benin Road in Ovia South East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident reportedly involved a tipper truck loaded with gravel, heading towards Benin…
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The Edo State Government has announced plans to regulate scavenging and scrap activities across the state in a bid to curb theft, vandalism, and other criminal acts associated with the industry. Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo revealed the plan on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new NSCDC Edo State Commandant, Akintayo Saidi Ayinla, to…
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In a major breakthrough, the Anambra State Police Command has successfully rescued two children who were abducted years ago and recovered them in Delta and Edo States. The operation, conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Gender Section, concluded a nine-month intensive investigation that spanned several states across Nigeria. The rescued children are 14-year-old…
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A former lawmaker and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Segun Saiki, has criticised former governor and current senator, Adams Oshiomhole, for distributing grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines and N100,000 cash as constituency projects. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, had shared the items on Saturday in his hometown, Iyamho. Saiki…
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The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, urged its relevant committees to investigate the alleged communal clashes between residents of Iguelgba, Oben, Ikobi, and Obazogbe N’ugu of Edo State and the people of Mosogar in Delta State. Since 1991, when the boundaries between Edo State and Delta State were created and explicitly defined, the indigenes of…
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BENIN CITY — The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa Okpebholo, has joined millions of Edo sons and daughters at home and abroad in celebrating the birthday of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, the revered Oba of Benin. In a congratulatory message personally signed…
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BENIN CITY – The long-awaited Edo-language blockbuster, “Osamede,” has finally premiered in cinemas across Nigeria, marking a major milestone for Edo storytelling and Nollywood’s cultural evolution. Dubbed as the most anticipated Edo movie of the year, Osamede showcases the rich traditions, royal heritage, and vibrant artistry of the Benin Kingdom through a powerful blend of…