General News
Edo Muslims seek unity, reconciliation ahead of 2027 elections
By Usman Aliyu Muslim stakeholders in Edo have called for unity, reconciliation and stronger cooperation among members of the community to address internal…
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Health
Edo reviews VAPP Law to strengthen SGBV response
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government is reviewing the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) (VAPP) Law, 2021, to address implementation gaps and strengthen legal protection…
Entertainment
Edo Carnival targets 100,000 people, ₦1bn economic impact
By Joan Odafe Edo Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, says the Edo Carnival 2026 is targeting close to 100,000 participants and more than…
Health
Edo ministry says 60% of child abuse cases involve incest
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government says about 60 per cent of reported child abuse cases handled by its Ministry of Women Affairs and…
Health
Edo unveils policy to tackle digital GBV
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has unveiled a Policy Framework on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) to strengthen prevention, reporting, protection, response and accountability…
Politics
Okpebholo swears in Edo’s first physically challenged Perm. Sec
By Monday Ajogun Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Friday swore in the first visually-impaired permanent secretary in the state, Mr Melody Omosah,…
Politics
Edo govt. engages additional 500 sweepers
By Monday Ajogun The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB), Dr Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, says the state government has engaged…
Health
Family lauds Edo govt. for rescuing mentally ill woman
By Osayi Aghahowa The family of Madam Evbu Eguasa has commended the Edo Government for intervening in her rehabilitation after she reportedly lived with…
Defence/Security
Edo security squad gives July 30 deadline for businesses to install CCTV cameras
By Monday Ajogun The Edo State Security Squad (ESSS) has given July 30 as deadline for businesses in the state to complete installation…
Health
Edo seeks federal hospital partnership on mental health rehabilitation
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally ill…