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PDP Screens Aspirants for Edo Central, Ovia Seats Ahead of By-Elections

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has screened aspirants contesting for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency seats in preparation for the August 16, 2025, National Assembly by-elections. Following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacant seats, the PDP’s National Working Committee […]

Wike Urges Edo Governor to Focus on Development, Not Obaseki Probe

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to concentrate on the development of the state rather than expending energy and resources on probing his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking in Benin City, Edo State, Wike emphasized that investigating the former governor would yield little to no […]

Benin City Residents React to Former President Buhari’s Passing with Mixed Reflections

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, residents of Benin City have expressed varied reactions regarding his life, legacy, and leadership, both as a military ruler and a civilian president. During Community Square, a Vibes FM News and Current Affairs program, Rafatu Shaibu reported that many callers shared critical reflections on Buhari’s time in […]

Edo Public Building Agency Boss Hails Governor Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Managing Director, Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency, Honourable Okoyomoh Mohammed, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the Supreme Court.According to him, this judgment is a clear affirmation of the collective wish of the people of Edo State as duly expressed during the governorship election on September 21, 2024. A […]

Chief Imam of Uromi Regains Freedom After Police Pressure Forces Kidnappers to Release Him

July 15, 2025July 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the release of Sheikh Obhakhoboh, the Chief Imam of Uromi, who was kidnapped on July 7, 2025, in the Angle 80 area of Uromi. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, the cleric was released unharmed following intense and sustained pressure mounted […]

Dennis Idahosa Named Among Africa’s Top 100 Peace Icons

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa Named Among Africa’s 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has been honored as one of Africa’s 100 Most Notable Peace Icons. The recognition took place during the prestigious 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit, recently held in Kigali, Rwanda. Idahosa was celebrated alongside […]

Okpebholo Launches ‘Operation Flush Out’ to Tackle Insecurity in Edo

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially launched a new security initiative tagged ‘Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists’ to tackle the rising cases of insecurity in the state. During the launch on Sunday, the governor also approved the creation of a special security squad specifically tasked with rooting out kidnappers and cult groups wreaking […]

Enabulele Inaugurates New Athletics Chairman

July 12, 2025July 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a related development, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has formally inaugurated Onome Obruthe as the new Chairman of the Edo State Athletics Association.The inauguration ceremony, witnessed by senior sports officials and athletics stakeholders, signals a fresh chapter for track and field development in the state.Enabulele, in a […]