Monday, June 22, 2026

Edo

March 3, 2026

NCDC raises alarm over rising Lassa fever cases in Bauchi, Ondo, Benue, 15 others

Mr Idris described as the growing Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers as worrisome.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
March 2, 2026

Federal, state govts urged to take urgent action as Lassa fever kills health workers in Benue

The virologist warned that Nigeria’s recurrent outbreaks signal the need for robust national policies to protect health workers.

Lassa-fever
March 2, 2026

Digital payments driving Nigeria’s nightlife, says Moniepoint study

Moniepoint says digital payments now dominate Nigeria’s nightlife economy, particularly among local bars and informal community venues.

Digital payment
February 27, 2026

NBC moves to demarcate Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary

The National Boundary Commission has taken steps to physically demarcate the Edo-Kogi inter-state boundary.

Ododo with Okpebholo
February 25, 2026

TCN clears encroachments along Ihovbor-Ajaokuta 330kV line

According to TCN, the clearance exercise was carried out on the new Ihovbor–Ajaokuta 330 kilovolt transmission line in Ihovbor Community, Edo.

Transmission line
February 25, 2026

Tinubu’s APC promoting violence in Edo, Nigeria going into peril: Atiku

Words, when weaponised, often precede actions. What happened in Benin did not occur in a vacuum,” Mr Atiku stated.

Atiku with ADC chieftains
February 23, 2026

Weather Advisory: NiMet forecasts dust haze, cloudiness across Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted dust haze and cloudiness across the country from Monday to Wednesday.

An image of Dust haze weather to illustrate the story
February 17, 2026

Edo recorded 47 disasters in 2025: SEMA

Ms Williams said the meeting was designed to strengthen disaster management systems across the state.

Edo State
February 16, 2026

Two health workers die from Lassa fever, 13 hospitalised: NCDC 

Mr Idris called on states to establish operational isolation centres.

NCDC
February 6, 2026

Edo govt, NNPC partner to establish 10,000bpd condensate refinery

The Edo government and NNPCL say they will collaborate to establish a 10,000-barrels-per-day condensate refinery in the state.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo