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Edo Sports Boss Enabulele Showcases State’s Achievements at SWAN National Convention

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has showcased Edo State’s recent strides in sports development during the National Convention of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), held at the Media Centre of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Enabulele, who attended the event alongside the Edo-South Executive Director of […]

Edo Government Dismisses PDP’s Allegations, Highlights Ongoing Reforms

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has debunked claims by the factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have abandoned their responsibilities and mismanaged state resources. In a strongly worded statement, the government described the PDP’s press release as “reckless, misleading, and poorly conceived,” stressing that the allegations […]

Edo Security Squad Arrests Nine Suspected Cultists, Recovers Firearms in Ovia North East

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, has achieved another major breakthrough in its ongoing war against criminality with the arrest of nine suspected cultists in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state. The Coordinator of the Squad, Mr. Idemudia Noah, disclosed that the […]

Gov. Okpebholo Vows to Flush Out Criminals, Commissions 300 Motorbikes and Waste Management Equipment

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will no longer have a hiding place in Edo, pledging to chase them out of the state through sustained investments in security and infrastructure. The Governor made the declaration on Tuesday while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across Edo’s three senatorial districts to bolster […]

Gov. Okpebholo Celebrates Team Edo’s Dominance at National Youth Games

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has hailed the impressive performance of Team Edo at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, where the state’s athletes have stormed to the top of the medals table with 17 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. The Governor, in a statement on Tuesday, described […]

Edo PDP Condemns Planned July 2026 LG Elections, Calls Move “Illegal and Unconstitutional”

September 1, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the move by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) to conduct local government elections in July 2026. The development comes months after the Edo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, removed all 18 local government chairmen in the […]

Phyna’s Sister, Ruth Otabor, Passes Away at 28

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family, announcing the death of Ruth Otabor. According to the statement, Ruth died in the early […]

Gov. Okpebholo Mourns Ex-IGP Solomon Arase, Hails Him as Reformer and Dedicated Officer

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a reformer, patriot, and illustrious son of Edo State. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said the late Arase was a “great […]