Edo seals 10m tonne cement deal
… Boosts IGR, jobs drive BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has announced a major industrial breakthrough with the signing of an agreement with a Chinese firm for the…
Agbomhere declares for Reps Seat, seeks Etsako mandate
Legal practitioner and political strategist, Blessing Agbomhere Esq., has formally declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Etsako Federal Constituency in Edo State on the…
Edo Assembly confirms Ehimare as IRS Executive Director
BENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday confirmed Mr Victor Ehimare as Executive Director of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service. The confirmation followed the consideration…
Adetunji advocates impact-driven research
OKADA, EDO STATE — A globally ranked scientist, Prof. Charles Adetunji, has called for a major shift in Nigeria’s academic culture, urging researchers to move beyond routine publication and focus…
FG charges new envoys on investment drive, diaspora protection, economic diplomacy
ABUJA: The Federal Government has commenced the induction of newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners-designate in Abuja, charging them to prioritise economic diplomacy, attract foreign investment and strengthen the protection…
Film Festivals As Catalyst To Power Edo State’s Economy
Benin City came alive on a humid November evening in 2023, as Nollywood celebrities were driven to their various hotels where staff and management were positioned for quick selfies with…
EDSG scraps lands ministry, names EdoGIS central land administration agency
…Appoints NASRDA expert to head EdoGIS … Redeploy commissioner to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development The Edo State Government has approved the scrapping of the Ministry of…
Edo seals hajj preparations, completes pilgrims’ vaccination
BENIN CITY — Edo State has concluded key pre-Hajj preparations for the 2026 pilgrimage, successfully completing the distribution of kits, uniforms and vaccination of intending pilgrims across its three senatorial…
Security forces raid Edo forest hideout, arrest 2 over kidnapping
BENIN CITY: Security operatives in Edo State have intensified the crackdown on kidnapping, raiding a suspected hideout in a forest in Amah community, Etsako West Local Government Area, and arresting…
Okpebholo Leads APC Delegation on Condolence Visit to Okao of Ologbo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a high-powered delegation of government officials and party leaders on a condolence visit to the Okao of Ologbo, Chief Emmanuel Iyase,…