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

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Edo Government Launches Bold Procurement Reforms for Transparency and Accountability

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

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

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Edo Govt Moves to Seal Premises of Tax-Defaulting Companies

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has announced plans to seal the premises of companies and organizations that have consistently failed to pay their property tax, ground rent, and tenement rate, as mandated by Section 30 of the Edo State Land Use Charge (LUC) Law. Defaulters include major firms such as NPDC, Barnsley Int’l Coy Ltd, Ossiomo […]

Diaspora Group Slams Smear Campaign Against Edo Diaspora Agency DG

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – The Diaspora Akpakomiza Movement (DAM) has accused Bishop Desmond Osazuwa and Tony Nigro of orchestrating a smear campaign against Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, describing their actions as blackmail driven by greed and self-interest. In a strongly worded statement signed by its spokesperson, Evangelist Oduagbon Eddison […]

Experts Push for Stronger AFI Surveillance as Edo Emerges Among Nigeria’s Worst-Hit States in Lassa Fever Outbreak

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

BENIN CITY – Edo State has been ranked among the worst-hit states in Nigeria’s latest Lassa fever update, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming that the state accounts for 18 percent of all recorded cases nationwide. As of August 31, 2025, the country has reported 162 deaths from Lassa fever. […]

Edo Sports Boss Enabulele Unveils Bold Reforms in Bendel Insurance, Grassroots Development

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has highlighted key reforms and achievements under his leadership, ranging from the restructuring of Bendel Insurance and Edo Queens to grassroots talent development and enhanced government support for athletes across Edo State. In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele […]

Edo Assembly Advances Bill to Strengthen Fight Against Cultism

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The bill seeking to amend the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law has scaled its second reading at the Edo State House of Assembly. During the debate, Majority Leader Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu explained that the amendment aims to give government the legal backing to prosecute not only individuals involved in cult activities but also […]