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Edo

December 28, 2025

Oba of Benin leads thanksgiving service to mark Igue festival

Mr Edebiri said that God established the Benin throne in accordance with divine ordinance.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.
December 28, 2025

Man allegedly kills Europe-based childhood friend holidaying in Edo

The police spokesperson said the suspect went into hiding after committing the crime but was tracked and arrested.

Police officer
December 28, 2025

Edo, Italy share similar spirit, says Italian diplomat

Mr Foti described the situation as the direct opposite of the story told about Edo outside the state.

Okpebholo
December 27, 2025

20th Carnival Calabar kicks off with colourful cultural parade

Mr Uko said, “Many confuse tradition with culture but they are not the same. Tradition is the living practice; culture is the broader identity.”

December 25, 2025

NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, cloudiness from Friday

NiMet urged motorists driving under rain to drive with caution.

NiMet
December 23, 2025

Edo assembly asks Okpebholo government to take over Obaseki’s Radisson Hotel, MOWAA

The Edo assembly declared Mr Obaseki’s Radisson deal as “completely illegal” and “totally fraudulent”.

Monday Okpebholo and Gov Obaseki
December 19, 2025

Edo deputy gov. directs upgrade of rural primary healthcare centres

Mr Idahosa reaffirmed that health remained a central pillar of the SHINE agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.

DENNIS IDAHOSA
December 19, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria recorded 1,069 confirmed cases, 195 deaths in 2025, says NCDC

The agency noted that the CFR of 18.2 per cent in 2025 was higher than the 16.5 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.

Lassa fever
December 17, 2025

Multiple explosions rock Auchi

Properties worth millions of naira were reportedly destroyed. 

Explosion
December 15, 2025

Edo Ijaw communities criticise lawmaker for opposing creation of Toru State

Mr Itebetebe, therefore, urged the National Assembly to reject the lawmaker’s motion and allow the democratic process to unfold.

Edo State