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Tinubu stabilising economy, Nigeria in safe hands — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that the economic reforms currently being pursued by the Federal Government will ultimately steer Nigeria toward stability. The governor made these remarks on Thursday at the “Operation Rescue Benin-Asaba Road” event held in Edo State, where he called on […]

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Edo issues licences to CCETC Ogua for 100MW project

The Edo State Government has issued transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited as it expresses confidence that the 100-megawatt power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state will be completed this year. According to The PUNCH, the state Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, disclosed this in a statement made available […]

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NDLEA destroys ₦2.8bn worth of illicit drugs in Edo

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has destroyed 73,463.21 kilogrammes of illicit drugs and psychotropic substances valued at N2.8 billion in Edo State. The public destruction exercise was carried out on Thursday in Benin City and was attended by representatives of the Edo State Government, members of the National Assembly, NDLEA officials, security stakeholders and […]

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Customs seizes tramadol, codeine worth over ₦1bn in Edo

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone C, Owerri, has intercepted over two million tramadol tablets and 10,000 bottles of barcadin codeine syrup worth N1.056 billion along the Okada/Ofosu Expressway in Benin City, Edo State. The zone described the operation in a statement on Saturday as a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit […]

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Engine failure forces Rivers-bound Arik flight to Edo

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has revealed that an engine anomaly caused the emergency diversion of an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft on February 11, 2026. The incident involved the aircraft bearing nationality and registration marks 5N-MJF, which is operated by Arik Air Limited. A statement signed by Funke Arowojobe, Director of Public Affairs and […]

Agribusiness

Presco gets $100m FDI to boost Edo palm oil production

Edo State will receive a $100 million foreign direct investment as Belgian agro-industrial group SIAT NV injects fresh capital into Nigerian palm oil producer Presco Plc, part of a longer-term $1 billion commitment to expand operations in the country over the next decade. The funds, which constitute the first tranche of the wider investment program, […]

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Reps investigate Benin museum over foreign control allegations

The House of Representatives on Tuesday initiated an investigation into the establishment, funding, and governance framework of the Museum of West African Art located in Benin City, Edo State. This action was prompted by growing concerns that the new cultural complex might be operating under arrangements that afford undue influence to foreign and private interests. […]

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Halt Delta oil drilling over land dispute, Edo begs Tinubu

The government of Edo State has called on President Bola Tinubu to halt any further crude oil drilling activities in the disputed oil wells located between Edo and Delta states until the ownership matter is officially resolved. Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, made this crucial appeal during a meeting held over the weekend […]

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Edo absorbs 4,000 volunteer teachers, recruits 500 more

The Edo State Government has announced the absorption of 4,000 volunteer teachers under the EdoStar Teaching Programme and the recruitment of 500 new teachers to strengthen the state’s education system. Dr. Paddy Iyamu, the Commissioner for Education, made this disclosure on Sunday in Benin during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, which was themed “Recasting […]

FG terminates Benin–Warri road contract over abandonment
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Lagos-Calabar coastal highway extended by 100km to include Edo

The Federal Government has approved an additional 100 kilometers to the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, allowing it to pass through Edo State, South-South Nigeria. This extension increases the total length of the highway to 800km and brings the number of covered states to nine. Nigeria’s Minister for Works, David Umahi, disclosed this development at an Independence […]

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Edo laments tax evasion, revenue loss to Delta

Stakeholders in Edo State, including commissioners, senior civil servants, and members of the judiciary, have lamented the continued loss of revenue through tax evasion. It was revealed that many people working in Edo State pay their taxes to the Delta State government. The Edo State Inland Revenue Service has adopted a Treasury Single Account to […]

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