The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off a women’s economic empowerment programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative in conjunction with the Elumelu Foundation in Edo State. 500 vulnerable women selected from the eighteen local government areas who are expected to benefit from the grant to boost their SME’s converged on Festival […]
The body of a former Inspector General of Police and one-time Chairman, Police Service Commission, Doctor Solomon Arase has been laid to rest in Benin City. Pius Nsogho reports that the Interment which held after a requiem mass at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road Benin City attracted dignitaries from all walks of life who […]
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a bush combing operation in Esan South East Local Government Area. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Joel Yamu says the operation was carried out on September 30, 2025, at about 9:50 am by operatives of the Amedokhian […]
All is now set for the celebration of the annual Emorho also known as New Yam festival in Benin kingdom. A statement by the Obamedo of Benin and CPO, Chief Efosa Igbinomwanhia on behalf of the Royal Father says as part of activities marking the celebration of Emorho, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare the Second, Oba […]
The Member-Elect for Ovia North-East and Ovia South-West Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Barrister.) Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion, has extended warm felicitations to her constituents and Nigerians at large on the occasion of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In her goodwill message, Rt. Hon.Omosede Igbinedion paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s founding fathers and heroes of independence, describing […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, describing it as not just a time to celebrate freedom but also a call to collective responsibility. In his message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, he said the anniversary should remind citizens of the courage […]
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpeholo says Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary reflects a day of pride, reflection and renewed hope of a commitment to a journey of rebuilding Edo to land of peace, opportunities and progress. Senator Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday in an Independence Day broadcast in Government House, Benin City. Kingsley […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remember the sacrifice, devotion and grand dream of the country’s founding fathers for a strong, prosperous and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. The President stated this in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians as the […]
Edo State executive Council is seeking an approval of revised supplementary budget of one hundred and twenty-four billion naira which represents eighteen percent upward review of the 2025 budget from the state House of Assembly. The development was a fallout of an emergency executive council meeting presided over by the Chairman-in-Council, Governor Monday Okpebholo Government […]
The federal government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025 as public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, congratulated all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo in the statement signed by […]
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