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Benin Residents Decry Soaring Prices, Shrinking Quantities of Packaged Foods

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Amid the persistent surge in food prices across Nigeria, residents of Benin City have voiced growing concerns over the diminishing value of packaged and canned goods. According to a market survey conducted by Vibes FM correspondent Rafatu Shaibu, consumers and provision sellers alike have observed that many products now contain less quantity than they did […]

Edo State Government Launches New Edo Line to Boost Transportation and Economic Growth

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has officially commissioned the New Edo Line transport company, a major initiative aimed at improving mobility and driving economic development across the state. Residents and stakeholders have lauded the launch, highlighting its potential to create job opportunities and offer affordable transportation options for commuters. ThankGod Aruno described the initiative as a […]

WIKE COMMISSIONS 100 NEW EDO LINE BUSES, URGES SUPPORT FOR OKPEBHOLO

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has officially commissioned 100 new Toyota buses under the revived Edo Line transport scheme, urging Edo people to rally behind Governor Monday Okpebholo in his efforts to develop the state. The commissioning ceremony took place at the New Edo Line terminal in Central Park, Benin City. […]

Omosede Igbinedion Clinches APC Ticket for Ovia Federal Constituency By-Election

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Honourable Omosede Igbinedion has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming Ovia Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled by INEC for August 16, 2025. Our correspondent, Charles Kiseh, reports that the APC primary election, held on Saturday across the 23 wards in Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East local government areas, witnessed […]

Edo Govt Defends Okpebholo, Denies Targeting Peter Obi Over Visit Directive

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Following widespread backlash over Governor Monday Okpebholo’s comment directing Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to seek clearance before visiting Edo State, the state government has clarified that the governor’s statement should not be misconstrued. In a statement released by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the government emphasized that Okpebholo’s remarks […]

Labour Party Senators Demand Apology from Governor Okpebholo over Peter Obi Remark

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Labour Party caucus in the Senate has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to publicly apologise to Nigerians for his recent comment directed at the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Governor Okpebholo, during a public event on Friday, stated that Peter Obi must obtain security clearance from him before visiting Edo State, citing […]

Edo State Hosts Leadership Workshop to Strengthen Health Systems and Strategic Planning

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Ministry of Health has organized a four-day leadership and capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing healthcare systems and strategic planning across the state. Themed “Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative: Leadership, Health Systems Strengthening, and Planning Workshop,” the event brought together health leaders and managers from various Local Government Areas to explore new […]

Edo, Niger Sports Commissions Strengthen Ties as Enabulele Hosts Danjuma Masu

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has received his Niger State counterpart, Danjuma Masu, on a courtesy visit to his office in Benin City. In a statement released by his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment to advancing sports development across Edo State. He […]