2026
Nigerians Are In High Spirits To Elect Obi As President Come 2027, Says Aguebor
By Raphael Okhiria A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sunny Aguebor, has disclosed that several millions of Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora are very much in high spirit to support and elect the presidential candidate of the NDC, Mr. Peter Obi as the president of the country in 2027. Mr. […]
Edo Govt. To Recruit Additional 500 Forest Guards To Fight Insecurity – Commissioner
From Ralph Okhiria, Benin The Edo State Government has disclosed its intention to increase the number of forest guards from 500 to 1,000, the state commissioner for Public Security and Safety, Hon. Festus Ebea, has said. The State Commissioner for Public Security and Safety, Festus Ebea, who announced this in Benin at a joint press […]
DSS Security Alert To Kidnap School Children: Edo Govt Closes 3 Schools
By Raphael OkhiriaWorried by the high level intelligence reports of an alleged plot by suspected bandits to carry out mass abductions of school children, the Edo state government has ordered the temporary closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.The affected schools included Ososo Grammar School, Ososo; Ososo Comprehensive High […]
Children’s Day Pandemonium In Edo Exposes Okpebholo’s Weak Mechanism To Protecting Lives – CRPP. We’re Committed To Safety, Security – EDSG
By Raphael Okhiria The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), has condemned in the strongest term the Children’s Day near tragedy that occurred at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium during the commemoration of the Children’s Day, organized by the Edo State government. The CRPP in a press statement signed by its national chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor, […]
You Have Power To Build Or Break – Edo Commissioner Tells Media Practitioners
By Happiness Ilusota The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, has urged journalists and media professionals to adopt conflict-sensitive reporting and use the media as a tool for promoting peace, unity, and inclusion across society. Speaking recently through the ministry’s Director of Media, Daisy Osunde, during the opening of a […]
Edo NUJ Mourns Loss Of Member, Visits Family
Saviour Jimoh Alabi The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Comrade Felix Azamosa to commiserate with them over his passing. Comrade Felix Azamosa died on Thursday night in Benin City at the age of 72, after a brief illness. He was […]
Prof. Osifo Successfully Concludes APC House Of Representatives Screening
By Raphael Okhiria Prof. David Osarumwense Osifo, has successfully concluded his screening exercise with the Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the House of Representatives ahead of the forthcoming party primaries in pursuant of the 2027 General Elections. Osifo is a leading aspirant for the Orhiomwon/Uhunwode federal constituency in Edo state. According […]
CRPP Sets To Drag Governor Okpebholo Before EFCC – Isibor
By Raphael Okhiria The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), has threatened to drag the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to theEconomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to touchlight the activities of his government. The threat is contained in the communique CRPP released after its 2nd general meeting held recently in Benin City, Edo […]
Dr. Innocent Bello Takes Over As EDOGIS MD, Promises Improved Service Delivery
New Managing Director, EDOGIS, Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello (right) recieving handover briefs from the outgoing Acting Managing Director, Dr. Tunde Eigbiremolen (middle) while the Director, Shared Services, Dr (Mrs) Jessica Akhere Emonfonmwan watches with keen interest. By Raphael Okhiria The recently appointed Managing Director of Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello, […]
2027: Replicate Edo North, Edo Central Example, Imasuen Begs Edo South APC Leaders
By Raphael Okhiria, Bassey O. Bassey The senator representing Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State in the Upper House of National Assembly (NASS), Sen. Neda Imasuen, has launched his second-term ambition with a strong appeal to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his Edo south district to emulate the good steps […]