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The Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service, EDOGIS, Dr. Ehiaguina Bello, has identified fake, incomplete and irregular documents presented by applicants as major reasons for delays in the processing and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy in the state. Dr. Bello said although the agency targets 30 days for the processing of land…
No fewer than 72 cases of child abuse involving children between the ages of two and 10 years have been recorded in Edo State between January and August 2026, with fathers accounting for about 50 percent of the reported cases. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this at the monthly…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Command, has directed all individuals and businesses operating in the scrap metal value chain to register with the command within three months or risk arrest, prosecution and other legal sanctions. The State Commandant Akintayo Saidi Ayinla announced the directive during a press briefing in Benin…
The Edo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency has appealed to eligible voters, political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, credible and violence-free conduct of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026. In a statement signed by the State Director of the agency, Barrister Osahon Woghiren, the agency…
By Choice Ebuwa The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko Edo Local Government Area as part of measures to safeguard students, teachers, and other school personnel amid security concerns in the area. The affected schools are Ososo Grammar School, Ososo; Ososo Comprehensive High School, Ososo; and Makeke…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State is sharply divided over the celebration of Workers’ Day, as rival factions issue conflicting directives to workers. Chairman of the Edo NLC Caretaker Committee, Professor Monday Igbafen, has called on workers to boycott the May Day event, citing deepening divisions within the state’s labour movement. In a…
By Choice Ebuwa Gunmen decked in military camouflage, suspected to be kidnappers have gun down a resident of Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State, throwing locals into anguish. The victim’s wife, was taken into captivity by the hoodlums in the incident that occurred near Igbira Camp, near a fertiliser depot and close…
Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC ), Agun Gbenga, slumped and died on Thursday in Benin Gbenga slumped shortly after delivering his goodwill message at an event put up by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), held at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin. Immediately he slumped,…
Will the government’s efforts be enough to prevent future flooding and erosion, or will the challenges persist?
The Edo State Government’s digital skills training program for girls has given hope… Will these young women use their newly acquired skills to transform the state’s digital landscape, or will their journey come to an end here?