Year: 2026
Tension in Auchi as Youths Protest Rising Kidnappings, Security Forces Intensify Crackdown
AUCHI, Edo State — Tension has escalated in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, following violent protests by youths over persistent kidnapping incidents in the
Read MoreBenin City Wins $1m Global Innovation Prize in Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge
Benin City, the Edo State capital, has earned global recognition after emerging among the winners of the prestigious Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, securing a $1 million innovation award. The highly competitive
Read MoreTinubu Approves Posting of 65 Ambassadors to Foreign Missions, UN
Abuja-The President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors to Nigerian diplomatic missions across the world, including the United Nations. The list comprises 31 career
Read MoreEdo State Governor Inspects Key Road Projects in Edo Central, Urges Quality Delivery
Irrua- Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has inspected four major road construction projects currently underway in the Edo Central Senatorial District as part of efforts to monitor infrastructure development across
Read MoreOkpebholo Receives OPAL Award for Leadership Excellence
Benin City- Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has been honoured with the OPAL Award for Excellent Performance by the St. Maria Goretti Old Girls Association in recognition of his administration’s
Read MoreUdomi-Uwessan Residents Applaud Okpebholo’s Infrastructure Drive During Project Inspection Tour
Residents of Udomi-Uwessan communities in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State have commended Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for what they described as significant developmental progress in the
Read MoreTrump Fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Nominates Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Replacement
Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Kristi Noem will step down as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security at the end of March. Trump said he intends
Read MoreA New Voice for Representation: Why Hon. Isa Nasidi is the Man For Doka Gabasawa Constituency in Kaduna North
In every election cycle, constituencies search for leaders who possess not only ambition but also the experience, exposure, and commitment required to translate public trust into meaningful representation. For the
Read MoreOkpebholo’s Hands-On Governance: A Model of People-Centered Leadership
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s decision to join protesting residents in Benin City, recently,can be argued as offering a clear window into what scholars
Read MoreOkpebholo Vows 2.5 Million Edo Votes for Tinubu, Says APC Growing Stronger
Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday declared that Edo State is firmly in the grips of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party
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