Gov. Okpebholo Commences ₦4.6bn Settlement for 714 Disengaged Staff

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of the first tranche of benefits to staff of the Colleges of Education, Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were disengaged under controversial circumstances by the immediate past administration of Mr. Godwin Obaseki. This landmark intervention underscores Governor Okpebholo’s commitment to fairness, justice, and the welfare of […]

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Edo Sports Commission Reacts to Rugby Disqualification, Reaffirms Commitment to Fair Play

The Edo State Sports Commission has responded to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation’s (NRFF) decision to disqualify Team Edo from the Boys’ Rugby Sevens event at the 2025 National Youth Games in Asaba, describing the ruling as “disappointing but instructive.” Over the weekend, the NRFF announced that Edo State had been stripped of its bronze […]

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Edo Sports Commission Chairman Hails Dr. Uyi Akpata’s Reelection as NCF President

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has congratulated Dr. Uyi Akpata on his resounding reelection as President of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), after securing 47 votes to retain the position. In a statement issued through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described the victory as a remarkable milestone […]

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NUJ Edo Council Celebrates Chairman Festus Alenkhe on Birthday

The State Working Committee (SWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has joined colleagues and well-wishers in celebrating its Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, on his birthday today. In a goodwill message, the SWC hailed Comrade Alenkhe as a visionary leader whose dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to journalists’ welfare have greatly […]

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Edo Govt Demolishes Four Cultists’ Houses, Arrests 20+ in Edo North Crackdown

The Edo State Government has intensified its war against cultism with the demolition of four houses linked to notorious cultists in Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo North, and the arrest of over 20 suspects. The operation, codenamed “Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, was led by the Chief Security Officer, Government House, and the Governor’s […]

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Edo Government Launches Bold Procurement Reforms for Transparency and Accountability

The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rolled out sweeping reforms in public procurement aimed at boosting transparency, accountability, and efficient use of public funds. According to Naija News, the reforms are anchored on the Edo State Public Procurement Law and implemented through the Edo State Public Procurement Agency, led […]

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YSFON Seeks Edo’s Hosting of President Unity Cup, Hails Enabulele’s Impact on Grassroots Sports

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has received the national leadership of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON), led by its National Secretary, Patrick Okpavuerhe. Okpavuerhe commended Enabulele for his remarkable strides in youth sports development, particularly Edo State’s impressive achievements in grassroots football. He explained that YSFON […]

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