“Swift Action by Edo Security Unit Averts Massacre, Restores Order in Volatile Benin Districts.”

Eva OrizuOctober 31, 2025

Swift intervention by the Edo State Security Squad has averted what could have been a major bloodbath in Benin City, following violent clashes that erupted in Ogheghe and Ohoghobi communities, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, led to the death of one […]

“Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms Catapult Edo to Top 5 in 2025 National Fiscal Rankings.”

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

In just one year under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, Edo State has achieved a major governance milestone, breaking into the top five best-performing states in Nigeria’s 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking. The report, which measures how well states manage their finances, ranked Edo fifth nationwide, alongside top performers like Anambra, Lagos, […]

1,500 Women Across Edo State to Benefit from Digital Literacy Training, Empowerment Schemes

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

The Edo State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Chief (Dr.) Bisi Idaomi, Esq., PhD, has participated in a high-level meeting in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the ministry’s commitment to driving positive change and building a bridge toward a more inclusive future for Edo State. The initiative aims to equip 1,500 women […]

HURIWA Backs Zamfara Governor, Warns FG Against Negotiating With Terrorists

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for his firm stance against peace deals with bandits, warning that such negotiations undermine state authority, embolden terrorists, and risk violating Nigeria’s counter-terrorism laws. In a statement issued on Thursday, HURIWA aligned with Governor Lawal’s position that allowing armed groups […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO BE INNOVATIVE IN ADDRESSING TERRORISM AND SECURITY THREATS

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to approach their assignments with the highest level of patriotism and dedication. […]

“PDP Slams Okpebholo for Dismantling Obaseki’s Development Structure

Eva OrizuOctober 29, 2025

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of dismantling development structures established by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The party criticized Okpebholo for abandoning existing security and education policies rather than building upon them. At a press conference, PDP State Publicity Secretary Dan Osa-Ogbegie stated that it is […]

NITDA charges Governors on quickening tech-driven, inclusive growth

Eva OrizuOctober 29, 2025

In furtherance of its quest to actuate digital growth for all Nigerians, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Kashifu Inuwa has charged sub-national governments on strategic alliance with the federal government. He said this during a high-level visit to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat in Abuja. Emphasising that “digital […]

“Lawal in Desperation Mode: PDP Crumbles in Zamfara, Triggering Tinubu Meeting Amid Re-election Fears and Admin Woes.”

Eva OrizuOctober 29, 2025

Governor Dauda Lawal is reportedly set to meet with President Bola Tinubu tomorrow amid growing fears over his re-election prospects, following a wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Just today, Lawal lost another member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Faru, who represents Maradun […]

“Distinguished Governor of the Year: SWAN Spotlights Okpebholo’s Achievements.”

Eva OrizuOctober 29, 2025

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the Distinguished Governor of the Year, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to sports development in Nigeria. According to SWAN, the award will be formally presented to Governor Okpebholo on Friday, October 31, during the association’s 60th Diamond […]

“Obaseki Open to Scrutiny Nationwide, PDP Affirms; Slams APC for ‘Obaseki Hysteria Syndrome’.”

Eva OrizuOctober 29, 2025

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Tuesday responded to the claim by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki had fled the country. The PDP also accused the Senator Monday Okpebholo administration of suffering from what it called ‘Obaseki Derangement Syndrome’, by claiming that […]

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