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- Governor Okpebholo Appoints Dr Innocent Bello to Lead EdoGIS Amid Major Land Reforms
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello as the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service to modernize regional land governance....
- Edo Government Targets Global Investment Surge with New Security Reforms and Industrial Agreements
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Government, through Commissioner Kassim Afegbua, has issued a call for local and international investment, highlighting the state's improved security and agricultural...
- Presidential Amnesty Administrator Backs Renewed Hope Tour as South-South Youths Endorse Tinubu Re-election
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has praised the Renewed Hope National Youth Tour for its successful mobilization rally in Benin City. The ev...
- Edo State Police Command Issues Disclaimer Regarding Viral Video Featuring CP Monday Agbonika and Comedian
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Police Command has officially distanced Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika from controversial remarks made in a viral video by comedian Emmanuel Eghogho. The comm...
- Eedris Abdulkareem Defends Infrastructure Tour Participation Following Sharp Criticism of President Tinubu
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem joined Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on a statewide project inspection to verify claims of local development. The activist, who recently lab...
- Edo State Police Dismantle Criminal Syndicate Involving Five Serving Officers and POS Operator
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Police Command arrested an Assistant Superintendent and four other officers for allegedly abducting and extorting citizens in Benin City. The group reportedly collabo...
- Edo State Government Defends Governance Record Highlighting Extensive Road Projects and Massive Workforce Recruitment Drives
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Edo State officials have dismissed criticisms of Governor Monday Okpeholo’s administration, citing major infrastructural achievements including the construction of two flyovers and...
- Former Federal Lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma Quits All Progressives Congress in Edo State
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, a former member of the House of Representatives, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress. Speaking in Benin City on Wednesday, Agbonayinma...
- Four Brigade Commander Decorates Five New Lieutenant Colonels with Charge for Higher Responsibility
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade in Benin City, officially decorated five officers recently promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The commander emp...
- Former Reps Member Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma Dumps APC, Cites Undemocratic Practices and Marginalization in Edo State
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
Hon. Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, a former member of the House of Representatives and former Code of Conduct Bureau member, resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on April 8, 2...
- Edo State Lawmakers Demand Systemic Shift to End Marginalization of Women Within Nigerian Political Frameworks
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
During the inaugural Convergence of Women in Leadership and Impact Awards in Benin, prominent female leaders called for an immediate transition from grassroots mobilization to elec...
- Tragedy in Benin City as 52 Year Old Drug Suspect Collapses and Dies During Federal High Court Trial
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Titilayo Akindele, a 52 year old woman facing illicit drug charges, died on Tuesday after collapsing at the Federal High Court in Edo State. While family members allege medical neg...