Edo State
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EDUCATION
Okpebholo Approves Reintroduction of Edo Languages in Schools
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the reintroduction of Edo languages in schools. He said…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Governor Okpebholo Sacks Justice Commissioner, Reshuffles Edo Cabinet
Governor Monday Okpebholo has reshuffled his cabinet, dismissing Justice Commissioner Samson Osagie. The move signals…
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NIGERIA NEWS
PDP Seeks Clarification on Okpebholo’s $250m Investment Deal
Edo PDP demands Governor Okpebholo explain a $250 million deal signed with EuroAfrica CCI. Party…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Edo Govt Secures $250m Investment Deal With Euro-Africa CCI
Edo State has secured a $250 million five-year investment deal with EuroAfrica CCI. The partnership…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Okpebholo Approves ₦4.6 Billion Payment for Disengaged Edo College Staff
Governor Okpebholo approves ₦4.6 billion to settle long-overdue entitlements for Edo colleges’ staff and retirees.…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Edo Govt Seals Market Square Over ₦27m Unpaid Taxes
Edo State seals Market Square over ₦27 million unpaid taxes covering 2018 to 2023. Officials…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Governor Okpebholo Pays Hospital Expenses of Final-Year Student Hit by Truck
The Edo State Government has taken over the medical bills of accident victim and student…
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EDUCATION
Edo State Government Bans Nursery and Primary Graduation Parties
Edo State has rolled out major education reforms, banning graduation parties for nursery and primary…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Edo Police Arrest Officer, Accomplices Over Extortion and Robbery in Benin City
Edo Police Command has arrested a serving officer and three civilians for extortion, assault and…
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NIGERIAN POLITICS
Security Squad Warns Against Cult Plans to Disrupt Edo By-Elections
Security agencies in Edo have warned suspected cult groups against plans to disrupt upcoming by-elections.…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Edo Government Announces Appointment in Oil and Gas Office
Edo Governor appoints Kasimu Otono as new Oil and Gas Adviser after suspending Felix Isere.…
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Governor Okpebholo Begins Repairs on Bad Federal Roads in Edo North
Governor Okpebholo begins road repairs across Edo North to restore key federal highway sections. He…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Edo Governor Suspends Oil and Gas Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising for Summit
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his oil and gas adviser over unauthorized fundraising. The…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Edo Police Launch Probe into Assault of Politician by Vigilante Members
Edo Police have launched a probe into a viral video showing politician Okai Akhani assaulted…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Governor Okpebholo Reopens New Edo Line Transport Company in Benin City
Edo State revives its public transport system with the launch of New Edo Line. Governor…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Retired Police Officers in Edo Join Nationwide Protest
Retired police officers in Edo protest over pension scheme, say it worsens hardship after service.…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Police Approve Tactical Base in Edo’s Iviukhua to Tackle Insecurity
Police have approved a new tactical base in Iviukhua community to fight rising insecurity. Community…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Gunmen Kill NSCDC Officer, Kidnap Three Seminarians in Edo
Gunmen storm Edo Catholic seminary, kill NSCDC officer and abduct three seminarians in night attack.…
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HEALTH NEWS
Edo Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak, Records 86 Cases Across State
Edo State has confirmed 86 dengue fever cases and launched an emergency response to contain…
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EDUCATION
Edo State Unveils Digital Platform to Transform Teacher Management and Boost Education Transparency
Edo State launches TMIS platform to boost transparency and digital management in education sector. Officials…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Governor Okpebholo Declares Divine Mission to Eradicate Cultism in Edo
Governor Okpebholo says his rise to power is divine, declaring a spiritual mission to end…
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NIGERIA NEWS
EFCC Jails 34 for Cybercrime Offences in Edo State
The EFCC has convicted 34 internet fraudsters in Edo State following a sting operation. Sentenced…
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NIGERIA NEWS
Trafficked at 15, Reunited at 20: Iwinosa Returns to Her Family in Edo State
Iwinosa Okunrobo, trafficked to Burkina Faso at 15, has reunited with her family in Edo…
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NIGERIAN POLITICS
Okpebholo Gifts SUVs to Edo Acting LG Chairmen Following APC Defection
Governor Okpebholo has gifted new SUVs to 17 acting Edo council chairmen who recently joined…
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