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Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole has advised women with multiple previous pregnancies—such as one with multiple children—to be strongly discouraged from further childbearing, warning of the significant risks to maternal health.Dr. Oshiomhole made the statement while emphasizing the critical importance of family pl...

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to missionary organizations in Edo State. This decision was announced following a meeting between the Governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel G. Dunia, on Monday in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital. ...

The youths and Elders of Iyekogba community have protested the killing of a community leader Frank Osamede Osagie allegedly orchestrated by the Okaghele of Ikpebor community, Martins Agbotaen.The protesters who marched to the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists bearing different placards, decried the failure of relevant security agenci...

The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to the provisions of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act by ensuring that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as all government institutions, comply with the Act and simplify the request process to encourage citizen participation.The State Attorney General and Commissioner for ...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has fulfilled his campaign promise of providing a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready fo...

Hon. Marcus Onobun, member representing Esan West, Esan Central, and Igueben Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has strongly denied allegations linking him to cult-related activities in Iruekpen, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.In a statement titled “Disclaimer on Alleged Cult-related Issues in Iruekpen” and made available to journalists, Onobun dismissed the claims as “false, baseless, and politically motivated smear tactics” aim...

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District, has concluded plans to dump his party, the Labour Party, LP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.Imasueun, who disclosed this on Sunday, said he would formally declare for the APC on Thursday,...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, has declared full support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections under the proposed Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024....

The Department of State Services (DSS) is not interested in arresting anyone over the shadow government being proposed by a group led by the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Patrick Utomi....

The Edo State Government, through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Gender Issues, has rescued an allegedly abused pupil, Glory Joseph, and relocated her to a secure shelter in Benin City. The 10-year-old is currently receiving medical care and psychological supp...