Tag: Edo

Management of Igbinedion Secondary School has expelled students involved in a viral bullying incident that shocked viewers and triggered protests from parents and members of the public. The incident, which reportedly occurred in Benin City, came to light after a disturbing video circulated online showing two senior students assaulting a junior colleague inside what appeared to be an […]

The Edo State Government has announced a minor re-assignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector, approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo, aimed at strengthening the state’s revenue drive. As part of the changes, Mr. Odior John Osirenimhe, the current Chairman of the Edo State Audit Service Commission, has been appointed as the new Chairman of […]

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government for its proactive efforts in combating irregular migration, reducing poverty and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. The commendation was made when the Chief of Mission for IOM Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Monday Okpebholo. During the visit, Sharon praised the state government’s […]

By Richard Eweka  This article is the fifth in the series, x-raying the SHINE Agenda of governor Monday Okpebholo led administration. SHINE stands for Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Education (SHINE).  Governor Monday Okpebholo is aware that education is the bedrock of a civilized nation and the legacy any government will pass […]

Monday Okpebholo has reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to improving living standards and infrastructure across the state with the commissioning of newly procured road maintenance equipment. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony held at the Edo State Ministry of Works along Sapele Road, Benin City. Okpebholo noted that for many years residents of Edo State have suffered […]

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration is implementing policies aimed at creating a friendly ecosystem for manufacturing, job creation and sustainable economic growth. Okpebholo stated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for a 100MW Power Generating Plant and a 300 Metric Tons Per Day Liquefied Natural Gas facility at the Taihu Industrial Park […]

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools and expand newborn hearing screening across the country to enable early detection of hearing challenges and promote inclusive, hearing-friendly classrooms. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, disclosed this in a message to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026 in Abuja. […]