Month: May 2026
SSG Rallies APC Leaders for Mass Registration
The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Barr. Musa Ikhilor, has called on political appointees, party leaders, government officials and loyalists of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intensify
Read MoreEdo Residents Groan Under Rising Commercial Transport Costs, Call on Governor Okpebholo for Immediate Deployment of CNG Buses
Edo Residents Groan Under Rising Commercial Transport Costs, Call on Governor Okpebholo for Immediate Deployment of CNG Buses The worsening economic hardship across Nigeria continues to place enormous pressure on
Read MoreEgor Council Chairman Celebrates Eid with Muslims, Donates Food Items
The Executive Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Hon. Osaro Osa Eribo, has extended goodwill to Muslim faithfuls in the council area by donating food items and relief materials to
Read MoreEdo Children’s Day Panic: Govt Orders Probe After Stampede, Tear Gas Claims
Panic and confusion erupted on Wednesday at the 2026 Children’s Day celebration in Benin City after several pupils reportedly collapsed during a chaotic incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, prompting
Read More2026 Children’s Day: Word of Faith Student Wins N1m BEDC Debate Prize
By Mercy Akuba As part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) organized an essay and debate competition involving 10 secondary schools, with
Read MoreGovernor Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Child Protection at 2026 Children’s Day Celebration
Benin City-The Edo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding children’s rights, advancing quality education, and strengthening sports development across the State. Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by the
Read MoreEdo: Okpebholo Assures Investors of Enabling Environment as FG Inaugurates CNG Centre
Edo: Okpebholo Assures Investors of Enabling Environment as FG Inaugurates CNG Centre The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday assured investors that his administration would continue to provide an
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Felicitates Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
Benin City-The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has felicitated with Muslims in Edo State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to uphold
Read MoreHow Governor Okpebholo is Driving Edo’s Emerging Energy Revolution
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele The recent engagement between the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) may have appeared to many
Read MoreTinubu and the Politics of Dependency: Foreign Influence, Insecurity and Nigeria’s Uncertain Future
Paul Okojie Since assuming office in May 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has faced growing criticism over the direction of Nigeria’s economy, security structure and strategic national assets. Supporters describe his
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