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Supreme Court Upholds Okpebholo’s Election as Edo Governor, Dismisses PDP Appeal

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba, the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The apex court ruled that the appeal lacked merit and upheld […]

Edo Sports Chairman Welcomes Teams to 2025 Ardova Handball League

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo Sports Chairman Welcomes Athletes to Ardova Handball League, Reaffirms Support for Youth Development The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, paid a visit to the ongoing first phase of the 2025 Ardova PLC Handball Premier League, currently taking place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium […]

Edo Police Urge Vigilance, Vow Swift Action Against Crime

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in their surroundings to the police for prompt action. The appeal was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, during a live phone-in segment on Vibes FM’s news and current affairs programme, Community Square. CSP Yamu […]

Oba of Benin Names New Community Leaders Under Ologbo Dukedom

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has officially confirmed the appointments of Pa. John Obasuyi as the Odionwere (village head) of Imasabor Community and Pa. Ikpomwonsa Omorodion as the Odionwere of Oghobaye Community. Their appointments were formally announced during an expanded meeting of community elders held at the Oba’s palace in Benin City. The […]

12-Year-Old Student Dies in Edo Flood Tragedy

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has mourned the tragic loss of Master Nathan Spencer, a young schoolboy who died in a recent flood in the Uselu area of Egor Local Government Area. Leading a condolence visit to the grieving family, the State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu — representing Governor Monday Okpebholo — described the […]

Edo Health Commissioner Advocates Support, Visibility for Autistic Children

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has called on society to foster a world where children with autism are not hidden, misunderstood, or denied opportunities, but are instead recognized, celebrated, and fully supported. Dr. Oshiomhole made this appeal during a one-day autism awareness program held at the Festival Hall of the Government […]

Nigerian Army Operative Rescued from Ravaging Flood in Auchi

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

An unidentified Nigerian Army operative narrowly escaped death over the weekend after being swept away by a raging flood in Edo State. The soldier, reportedly attached to the Army School in Nicoho, Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, was caught in the flood while attempting to cross a drainage near Igbira Camp in Auchi. According […]

Edo State partners with German embassy to boost agribusiness

June 30, 2025July 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Government has partnered with the German Embassy to strengthen the agricultural sector in the state. Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Golden Ugbodu, who stated this, said the areas of cooperation included the use of industrial machines for large-scale farming and processing, attraction of investors to take advantage […]