NDLEA destroys 24,146kg skunk in Edo forests
ABUJA – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed no fewer than 24,146 kg of Skunk in Edo forests. The NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi,…
Gov. Okpebholo mourns passing of former IG Parry Osayande
… Remains arrive Benin amid tears, tributes BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former Inspector General of…
Gov Okpebholo assures early delivery of Sapele road project
… Inspects flood control underground canal drainages Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, inspected the State-funded reconstruction of the popular Sapele Road in Benin City, the State…
EDSG seals $250m investment deal with EuroAfrica CCI at Glasgow summit
BENIN CITY – Edo State Government has secured a $250 million investment commitment from the European African Chamber of Commerce and Industries (EuroAfrica CCI), a coalition of chambers of commerce…
I-G, Ex-Police chiefs honour late Solomon Arase
ABUJA – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun and some other former I-Gs on Wednesday in Abuja paid tribute to late Solomon Arase, a former I-G in celebration…
Okpebholo clears first tranche of N4.6bn entitlements for sacked College staff
…as workers hold thank-you rally in Benin BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said the payment of backlog salaries and entitlements to staff of the College…
NDDC leads anti-drug abuse campaign to Benin streets
BENIN CITY – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Thursday led an anti-drug and substance abuse campaign across major streets in Benin City, warning youths to shun narcotics and…
CISLAC calls for implementation of Edo Child Rights Law in rural communities
BENIN CITY – The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the effective implementation of the Edo Child Rights Law, particularly in rural communities where children remain most…
NIM lauds FG’s mandatory nationwide academic credential verification exercise
LAGOS – The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) (NIM) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to commence mandatory nationwide verification of academic credentials to ensure the authenticity and traceability of…
Okpebholo, Ize-Iyamu, others grace Nigerian association of orthodontics conference in Edo
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday attended the 19th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics, with a call…