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In a bid to eliminate drug stockouts, the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDPHDA), Dr. Coulson Osoikhia, has inaugurated the Healthcare Drug Revolving Fund Committee (DRF). He reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment to strengthening primary healthcare in the state....

Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has disclosed that the state have recorded three deaths and six confirm cases from Diphtheria since the outbreak of the disease in the state. Dr Cyril disclosed this in  Benin in an interview with journalists while giving an update on the outbreak of the disease in the state....

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Police operatives have exhumed the remains of 21-year-old girl, Osato Edogiaweria, allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Osaigbovo, from a shallow grave in Iyanomon community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, revealed that the deceased was reported missing by her moth...

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...