Category: News
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Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday inaugurated the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences at the Government House, Benin City, charging members to reposition the institution for excellence in line with his administration’s development agenda. Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Okpebholo congratulated the members on their appointments, describing…
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Benin: The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan machine donated by the Japanese government to boost its diagnostic capacity. Speaking at the inauguratio in Benin, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, described the equipment as a major step toward faster, more accurate and life-saving diagnoses. She…
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Benin City: The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has led a spiritual purification ceremony against evil forces during the Ugie Emobo rite. The ceremony formed part of activities marking the annual Igue festival, according to a statement issued on Sunday in Benin. The statement was signed by the Chief Press…
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Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation under Lucky Igbinedion administration, Hon. Charles Idahosa has passed on at the age of 72. He also served the Lucky Igbinedion’s administration as Chief of staff to the governor. Idahosa died Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Benin City, Edo State capital after a brief illness. Idahosa who…
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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has placed a ban on the Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs, which may pose a significant health risk to consumers with allergies or intolerances. The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and…
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The Nigerian Army on Friday led joint security agencies on a 10-kilometre road march across Benin City, to demonstrate unity, preparedness and a coordinated resolve to tackle crime in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was spearheaded by the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed…
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Benin City, Edo State — Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has been granted bail by the High Court in Edo State, according to multiple official court updates shared on social media today. facebook.com The bail decision comes after days of speculation and online debate over the status of Harrison’s legal battle, with posts circulating that…
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Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, Prof. Monday Igbafen, has appealed to the state government to depoliticize the union in the state and allows it to operate independently for the wellbeing of workers. He made the appeal in Benin while speaking to a press statement titled “the protest against insecurity in…
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Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has commissioned the new University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Police Post to boost security in the area. He performed the commissioning with the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu amid cheers. Agbonika, who lauded the UBTH management for the initiative, stating that the new police post…
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The Igbanke people, an Anioma, Ika-speaking community administratively located in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, have raised the alarm over what they described as decades of state neglect, discrimination and socio-cultural exclusion, declaring their resolve to exit Edo State and be included in the proposed Anioma State currently before the National Assembly. The…