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The Edo State Government has intensified its campaign against cultism, criminal gangs, and ritual practices, sealing multiple properties linked to suspected cult leaders. The latest operation followed the discovery of a shrine in Egbaen community and a violent confrontation in Evboyare that left one person dead. The coordinated exercise, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and […]
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By Charles Kiseh Stakeholders in community health have held a two-day Step downtraining meeting on the Operational Modalities that will be used in the implementation of AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) response in Nigeria. Participants for the meeting held in Benin City, Edo State were drawn from network of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria […]
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The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of five individuals to serve as members of the Edo State Civil Service Commission. According to the announcement, the nominees are: The governor stated that the list has been forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
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The Edo State Executive Council, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a series of landmark projects aimed at strengthening education and community development across the state. The approvals include the construction of a 1,500-seater lecture theatre, two additional 300-capacity lecture theatres, and a 600-bed hostel at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. According to the […]
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The Edo State Government has announced sweeping education reforms aimed at strengthening stability, consistency, and quality learning across schools in the state. In a statement released by the Ministry of Education, the new policies will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session and cover textbook usage, graduation ceremonies, and compulsory skills training for junior secondary […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended his condolences to two prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the loss of their parents. In a statement on behalf of the government and people of Edo State, Governor Okpebholo commiserated with Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, on the passing of […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has summoned contractors handling the Benin-Sapele Road project to explain the slow pace of work despite being financially mobilized by the government. The governor, who expressed displeasure over the delay, warned that contractors who fail to provide satisfactory reasons risk facing serious sanctions. Governor Okpebholo made this known on […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the outcome of last Saturday’s by-election in the state has further affirmed the legitimacy of his victory in the September 21, 2024 governorship election. Governor Okpebholo made the remark on Monday when he received the Member-elect of Ovia Federal Constituency, Hon. Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, who was […]
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