Tag: edo state government
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The Edo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is gearing up to launch the Edo State Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (2025–2029) — a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen food and nutrition security across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas. The announcement was made by Mr. Kingsley…
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BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) on Wednesday night led a coordinated emergency response to a fire outbreak at the popular Oba Market in Benin City, successfully containing the blaze without any loss of life. The Executive Secretary of EdoSEMA, Hon. Jerry Idahosa, who was present at the scene, said…
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BENIN CITY — The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured citizens that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed to exceeding public expectations through impactful governance, transparency, and sustainable development across all sectors. Speaking during a media briefing at Government House, Benin City, Idahosa reaffirmed the government’s determination…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have been honoured with Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Awards by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The awards were presented during UNIBEN’s 2025 Founder’s Day and 53rd Anniversary Lecture,…
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, has dismissed claims that Governor Monday Okpebholo secured a $250 million investment deal during his recent trip abroad. In a statement shared online, Ifaluyi-Isibor alleged that the governor and his aides were in Scotland for vacation, not for official investment purposes. “There…
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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has issued a stern warning to the management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to adhere strictly to existing demarcation boundaries, in order to avoid potential disputes with the Edo State Government. Speaking during a visit to the museum site, Idahosa said: “Governor…
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Palpable tension has gripped parts of Edo State following the installation of Pastor Josephine Ibhaguezejele as the Iyaloja of Edo State by Chief (Mrs.) Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national Iyaloja-General of Nigeria. The ceremony reportedly took place on Tuesday at the Government House in Benin City. However, the development…
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The Federal Government has approved an additional 100 kilometres to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to ensure the multi-billion-naira project passes through Edo State, bringing the total stretch to 800 kilometres and expanding coverage to nine states across southern Nigeria. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, during the Independence Gala Night…
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In a bold step towards strengthening regulation and expanding revenue opportunities, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the creation of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The announcement, made in Benin City on Tuesday through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, outlined that the commission will provide the legal and…
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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…