Okpebholo woos investors as Edo inaugurates solar grid The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on investors and businesses operating in the state to partner with the government in driving development, assuring them of an enabling environment to thrive. Okpebholo made the call on Thursday through his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini…
Passengers stuck for hours in Benin bypass gridlock Passengers and commuters, who have been stuck in gridlock at the Benin bypass in Edo for about 12 hours, have lamented their fate and sought urgent intervention by the government. The cause of the gridlock, according to some of the travellers, is dilapidated portions of the road…
Tinubu orders funds recovered by EFCC channelled to NELFUND President Bola Tinubu has directed that all funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be channelled to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Tunji Alausa, minister of education, spoke on Wednesday during a press briefing at the State House shortly after the federal…
Murray-Bruce to Tinubu: Fix Refineries Now, Nigerians Are Tired of Promises and Explanations Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged President Bola Tinubu to make the rehabilitation and commercially viable operation of Nigeria’s government-owned refineries a “national obsession”, insisting that Nigerians are tired of repeated promises and explanations. Murray-Bruce made the call in a post on…
Edo Women Affairs Ministry Records Major Milestones Under Okpebholo — Abdallah The Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Eugenia Abdallah, has highlighted a series of interventions and institutional reforms undertaken by the Ministry since October 2025, saying the initiatives are strengthening the protection, empowerment and welfare of women, children and vulnerable…
Edo Women Affairs Ministry, Catholic Women Organisation Forge Partnership on Empowerment, Girl-Child Development The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Archdiocese of Benin, in the areas of women’s empowerment, skills acquisition, child welfare and family development. The commitment was made when…
Edo Govt, Stakeholders Unveil South South Girls Rock 2026, Champion Empowerment of Young Women The Edo State Government has pledged its full support for the South South Girls Rock 2026 movement, an initiative designed to empower young women, bridge mentorship gaps and create opportunities for girls across Nigeria’s South-South region. The commitment was made at…
PUBLIC NOTICE: CHILD FOUND WANDERING IN BENIN CITY The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development wishes to inform the general public that a young boy, identified as Gentle Kasimu, approximately 9 years old, is currently in the safe custody of the Ministry. Gentle was found wandering along St. Saviour Road, Benin City,…
Edo Unveils 2026 Technology-Facilitated GBV Policy, Sets Up Implementation Committee to Tackle Digital Abuse The policy was launched at an event organised by the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City. The event…
Edo Intensifies Fight Against GBV as Management Committee Holds 17th Quarterly Meeting The Edo State Government has renewed its commitment to intensifying the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), as the State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee (GBV MC) held its 17th Quarterly Meeting with stakeholders pledging stronger and more coordinated action to prevent violence and improve…
