GOV OKPEBHOLO CELEBRATES PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU ON HIS BIRTHDAY
His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on behalf of the government and good people of the State, extends his felicitations and heartfelt good wishes to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on the occasion of his birthday. Governor Okpebholo appreciates Pastor…
Civil and Public Servants Applaud Gov. Okpebholo’s Transformative Leadership, Commitment to Workers’ Welfare in Edo
Civil and public servants across Edo State have issued a resounding commendation to Governor Monday Okpebholo for his transformative and people-centered leadership, describing his tenure as a watershed moment in the history of the state’s public administration. In a statement…
Palestinian Buildings in West Bank Converted into Military Barracks by Isreali Forces
Operations have been conducted in the West Bank towns of Arura and Abwein by the Israeli’s military, as well as at the Nubani farms in Ramallah, according to reports from the Paestinian Information Center. According to the media reports, “Israeli…
Doctors Underscore Premarital Counselling as a Vital Preventive Measure Against Sickle Cell Disease
As Nigeria marks the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day, child health experts have reiterated the significance of premarital screening as a key strategy to prevent the spread of sickle cell disorder in the country. Experts warns that while treatments can…
Oba of Benin Foils Re-looting of Artifacts, as 119 Pieces Return to the Kingdom
His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has revealed that an international art cartel had attempted to re-loot the priceless Benin artefacts, but failed, as the Government of Netherlands had in a resounding cultural…
Governor Okpebholo Appoints Dr. Amen Ogbemudia as Director-General of DEQA
Benin City— The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Amen Ogbemudia as the new Director-General of the Directorate of Education Quality Assurance (DEQA). The announcement was made public through a government statement signed…
Senate Sounded the Alarm Over ₦200trn ‘Missing Funds’ In NNPC Coffers
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Aliyu Wadada, has expressed significant concern regarding discrepancies amounting to trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), labeling these findings as both astonishing…
Iran-Isarel War: Iran Facing Nationwide Internet Blackout Watchdog Reports
Iran is facing an almost internet blackout as reported by Netblocks, a non-governmental organization that specializes in monitoring internet governance. This disruption was noted on Wednesday evening local time. NetBlocks has reported that Iran is currently undergoing a near-total internet…
Opinion: The 2009 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Controversy: “Wipe Israel Off the Map” and the Global Backlash
Paulinus Ukeki In 2009, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reignited global controversy when he repeated sentiments widely interpreted as a call for the destruction of Israel. Though his remarks dated back to a speech first made in 2005, it was…
EDUCATION: GOV OKPEBHOLO PLANS NEW DEAL FOR AAU STUDENTS ■ EDO STATE GOVERNMENT, CHINESE TOP VARSITY TO COMMENCE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS
The Edo State Government and the Federal Republic of China are exploring avenues for institutional collaboration aimed at deepening the exchange of knowledge across education, culture, and technology. Governor Monday Okpebholo received a high-level delegation from Fujian Jiangxia University, China,…