Tag: edo state
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In Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo (SMO) is proving that true leadership goes beyond politics — it’s about building destinies, not just buildings. From classroom blocks to modern learning facilities, SMO’s educational projects are transforming the landscape of Edo’s rural and urban communities. But beyond the walls and roofs, he is fulfilling promises, shaping young…
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In a state where bad roads and failed projects often dominate public discourse, Governor Monday Okpebholo is steadily redefining the conversation around infrastructure in Edo State — from neglect to progress, and from potholes to purpose. The new administration’s approach, now widely described as the “Okpebholo Infrastructural Model,” is built on accountability, local capacity, and…
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BENIN CITY — The elders and people of Okuoromi community in Oredo Local Government Area have expressed deep appreciation to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, for restoring peace, unity, and traditional order in the community through his recent royal pronouncement reaffirming the Odionwere as the rightful administrative head. During…
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The Edo State Government has launched a new Maternal and Newborn Health Innovation Initiative aimed at reducing preventable deaths among pregnant women and infants across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Health in partnership with local and international health organizations, introduces digital monitoring tools, real-time data systems, and improved referral…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Edo State Building Control Agency (ESBCA) for its remarkable developmental strides and contributions toward ensuring orderly urban growth and safety across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the agency to Government House, Benin City, the governor praised their commitment to enforcing building…
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The Benin–Agbor federal highway in Edo State is now earning infamy—not for its beauty or connectivity, but for how severely it has deteriorated. A newly circulated video shows the road riddled with large potholes, erosion, and makeshift detours, underscoring the hardship motorists endure daily. A Route Once Vital, Now Impassable The Benin–Agbor highway is a…
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In the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom, the Emorho Festival stands as one of the most profound and symbolic traditions — a sacred moment when the people pause to honor the earth and thank the ancestors before tasting the fruits of their labor. This age-long festival, deeply rooted in the customs of the Edo…
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The Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice D.I. Okungbowa, has expressed readiness to issue a judicial practice direction that would streamline enforcement of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within the state. This commitment was highlighted during a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge by the leadership of FOI Counsel/Rural Development Information and Legal…
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The Iyeki of Oba Market has clarified that her emergence as market head was through strict adherence to Benin customs and tradition, not political influence. Speaking on her appointment, she revealed: “We were 16 who went through the process, and I was the last one standing. We don’t use politics to appoint Iyeki; we follow…
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The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued stern warnings to contractors handling failed federal road projects in Edo State, threatening to revoke contracts of non-performing firms who fail to return to site immediately. Umahi, who embarked on an inspection tour of federal roads across Edo Central and Edo South Senatorial Districts, said the…