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23 Jan
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged contractors handling various projects in the state to deliver as scheduled
15 Jan
Chaos erupted outside the Governorship Election Tribunal in Benin City today when an unidentified gunman, dressed in attire resembling that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), fired multiple shots into the air. The shocking incident has intensified tensions in the disputed Edo State governorship election, with the PDP accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…
22 Dec
The magic of the festive season lit up Crown Heights Pavilion on Sunday, December 8th, as Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single-malt whisky brand, brought in all the glitz, glam, and fun at its first-ever Experimental Night Concert held in the buzzing city of Benin. This landmark event, part of the Celebrate the Bold Future…
20 Nov
The Edo State Government has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge at Ramat Park in Benin City with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) engaged to handle the project. The construction is expected to be completed within an 18-month timeline, addressing traffic congestion and improving infrastructure in the city. The state governor…
5 Oct
The Sales Ville Africa has unveiled a new content studio in Benin city to further help and provide support to entrepreneurs and rising creators. The studio would provide creators and entrepreneurs with aesthetically pleasing space for content, as well as a hub for photographers, videographers, makeup artist to maximize without spending a lot of money.…
25 Sep
Edo Government on Wednesday raised the alarm over a series of intimidations and harassments of accredited revenue collectors by unknown persons in Benin City. READ ALSO:Five policemen returning from Edo election duty die in accident A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Joseph Eboigbe in Benin, said the acts…
22 Sep
A dramatic scene unfolded around 4:10 AM when Governor Godwin Obaseki was escorted out of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises in Benin City by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Frank Mba. Governor Obaseki reportedly entered the INEC office unannounced around 2 AM, allegedly to protest irregularities in the collation of results from some local…
27 May 2024
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has urged children to become worthy ambassadors for their families, communities, Edo State, and the nation. In a goodwill message issued on Monday by his media team in Benin City, Ighodalo emphasized the importance of raising children with…
26 May 2024
Defending Champions, Safety Babes and rave of the moment, Tojemarine Academy have emerged leaders after the end of the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League, which ended in Benin, Edo State on Friday. The two teams are yet to drop a point in the competition and a repeat performance in Lagos in the…
8 Feb 2024
Former national U-17 Coach, Godwin Izilien, who also led the Super Falcons to the African Women’s Nations Cup title, is dead. The ex-international, 81, died in Benin City yesterday from abdominal issues, according to reports.
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