PRESS RELEASE NO 564/ EDSGH/ 2026OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE Gov Okpebholo Inspect Roads Across Benin Metropolis Says Massive Repair To Commence Edo State Governor senator Monday Okpebholo has embarked on inspection of roads across Benin metropolis promising his administration’s commitment to motorable roads in the State as massive construction work to commence as…
Three people have died after two helicopters collided midair near McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, United States, authorities have said. The collision involving a Robinson R22 and an Airbus helicopter occurred on Thursday afternoon, with both aircraft crashing into a field adjacent to a highway. The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said all three occupants died…
Edo Government Empowers Vulnerable Mother with Grinding Machine The Edo State Government has empowered a vulnerable mother, Joy Williams, with a grinding machine to support her livelihood and enable her to provide for herself and her child. The empowerment item was presented to Joy Williams by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon….
Adams Oshiomhole: There Is Nothing Wrong With Borrowing, The Real Issue Is Borrowing To Do What Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing plan, saying the focus should be on what borrowed funds are used for rather than borrowing itself. Oshiomhole said borrowing was a common practice among…
The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with the Braimoh Empowerment Foundation and the Healthcare and Support Initiatives (NCSI), Catholic Archdiocese of Benin, has organised a one-day free medical outreach to improve access to healthcare for residents. The outreach, held at the Edo State Secretariat premises, Benin City, provided free…
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced. The news was shared on his verified Instagram page on Friday, October 23, 2026. The family appealed for prayers and understanding as they mourn his passing. The death was also confirmed by the National President…
Edo State Government Strengthens Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Combat Gender-Based Violence The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the prevention of and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), with the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Eugenia Abdallah, calling for coordinated action, improved survivor support and justice for victims. Abdallah…
BREAKING: Former Delta governor Uduaghan dies at 71 Former Governor of Delta State Emmanuel Uduaghan has died just three days before his 72nd birthday, according to his family. A statement signed by his son Toju Anire Uduaghan on behalf of the family said the ex-governor died on Monday. “It is with hearts weighed down by…
ABDALLAH MOURNS VICTIMS OF OLUKU FIRE OUTBREAK, COMMISERATES WITH AFFECTED FAMILIES A STATEMENT BY HON.(MRS) EUGENIA ABDALLAH, EDO STATE COMMISSIONER FOR WOMEN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. I received with deep sadness the news of the tragic fire outbreak in Oluku, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The…
Many feared dead and several injured after a petrol tanker fell, spilled fuel and burst into flames near Oluku Market, Benin. Many people were feared dead and several others injured on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after a petrol tanker fell and burst into flames in the Oluku area of Benin City, Edo State capital. The…
