Category: News
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The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has signed a $250 m agreement with the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries, a coalition of chambers of commerce spanning 98 countries across Europe and Africa. The agreement was signed during the 2025 Edo State Global Investment Summit, which took place in…
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Drama unfolded at Authentic Royal Preparatory School in Benin City on Saturday after security operatives and a government task force stormed the premises to disperse an emergency Parents Teachers Association (PTA) meeting. The development came less than 24 hours after the Edo State Government revoked the school’s operational license, sparking outrage among parents and education…
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Amidst the bustling streets of Benin City, there stands a living monument that has defied time, war, and colonial destruction — the Ogiamien Palace. Known as the only building that survived the brutal 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, the palace remains a powerful symbol of the resilience, heritage, and unbroken spirit of the…
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The news of the Edo State Government compensating popular Benin businessman, activist, and hotelier, Tony Kabaka Adun, with a staggering ₦914 million for his demolished hotel has continued to spark heated debates across Nigeria. Weighing in on the matter, CEO Ab Agric has called out what he describes as the “double standards and hypocrisy” of…
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A viral video making the rounds on social media has set tongues wagging as a woman, speaking passionately to her congregation, openly described Apostle Johnson Suleman as a “fake pastor.” In the trending clip, the unidentified woman can be seen addressing a gathering inside a church hall, warning her listeners to be wary of “deceitful…
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A troubling claim has surfaced on Facebook: a Bolt driver is accusing Edo State Police of abducting his passenger—apparently for “looking too fresh”—at Okhoro Junction in Benin City. Facebook+1 What the Post Says The post, shared on the Edo Updates Facebook page, states: “Bolt driver narrates how Edo Police kidnapped his passenger for looking too…
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The Edo State Special Security Squad has scored a major victory in the fight against kidnappers, dismantling five suspected hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District. According to a statement from Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Itua, the operation was carried out on Thursday and Friday during a massive bush-combing mission in the Ekeke…
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The countdown is on! The much-talked-about Edo Arena, popularly nicknamed “Rema’s Dome”, is fast nearing completion in Benin City, and entertainment lovers are already buzzing about its impact on Edo’s cultural scene. With a 6,000-seat capacity, the modern indoor arena is designed to host major concerts, movie premieres, award shows, and cultural festivals. Analysts say…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed that the second tranche of entitlements be released to thirty-two pensioners from the State College of Education, Igueben, and six hundred and eighty-two disengaged workers of the defunct College of Education, Ekiadolor, within the next 7–14 days. Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., broke…
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In a bold step towards environmental restoration, Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, in partnership with the Edo State Government, IDH, and local communities, has unveiled plans to plant over 33,000 young forest trees in the Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The forest regeneration programme, announced in a statement by the oil…