Friday, June 26, 2026

Edo state

November 28, 2025

I’ll resign if Edo doesn’t give Tinubu 3.5 million votes in 2027: Governor Okpebholo

“We promised 3.5 million votes, and we are not joking about it,” Governor Monday Okpebholo stated.

Tinubu in APC attire
November 14, 2025

Edo to prosecute culprits identified in West African art project’s alleged shady deals

The governor said, “There will be no hiding place for criminals in our land.’’

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
October 22, 2025

NCDC: Lassa fever kills 172 people in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says 172 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever in 21 states.

Morgue
October 14, 2025

Nigeria’s trade minister attends Osamede premiere as film receives another standing ovation

The film represents a shift in African cinema: a superhero story told entirely in Edo.

October 10, 2025

Edo chief judge urges collaboration in fight against corruption

Mr Okungbowa emphasised the judiciary’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Justice Daniel Okungbowau(Credit: Edo state judiciary)
October 5, 2025

NDLEA destroys 24,897kg skunk in Edo, Osun forests

Mr Babafemi said that a total of 10,897.35kg skunk was destroyed on four farms, measuring 4.358938 hectares at Ugbodo forest, Ovia North East LGA in Edo State, on Friday, October 3.

NDLEA
October 1, 2025

100 indigent Edo students get back-to-school support 

The principal of Utese Secondary School, Igbinadolor Ifuakor, described the event as unforgettable.

Edo State
September 28, 2025

NDLEA destroys 24,146kg of skunk in Edo forests

Mr Babafemi said two suspects were arrested and 345.5kg of processed substance was evacuated.

skunk
September 16, 2025

Edo deputy gov challenges medical lab scientists on vaccine production

The deputy governor stated that it was disturbing that Nigeria still lacked a vaccine manufacturing company, despite its pressing health challenges.

DENNIS IDAHOSA
September 9, 2025

Obi should quit Labour Party instead of playing anti-party politics: Spokesman

Mr Arabambi described Mr Obi as an “irredentist element.’’

Peter Obi