EDOHERMA TAKES STAND AGAINST QUACKERY: APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR MEDICAL OUTREACHES
In a bold move to safeguard the health of Edo citizens, the Edo State Health Regulatory and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned organizers of medical outreaches to seek approval before hosting events. Dr. Adesuwa Uroghide, CEO of EDOHERMA, emphasized the importance of regulation during the inaugural medical outreach, held in partnership with the Edo State […]
Sallah: Okpebholo calls for peace, unity
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid al-Adha to pray for the continued peace, security, and development of our state and country.” In a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Friday, Okpebholo urged Muslims to reflect on the core lessons of the celebration, which […]
Benin queen, others risk expulsion over Peller’s unauthorised palace visit
The Benin Traditional Council on Tuesday said that the Queen, who allowed streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly called Peller, to gain unauthorised access into the palace faces possible removal from the palace. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the BTC, Frank Irabor, and made available to journalists. Peller, who is […]
Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation Partners with Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation to Provide Free Eye Surgeries.
The Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation, in collaboration with Ministry for Health, Edo State and the Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation, is set to provide free cataract surgeries and comprehensive eye care services for 100 beneficiaries across communities in Edo State. The medical outreach programme will take place from 10am to 4pm on Thursday March 12 […]
BREAKING: Peter Obi escapes assassination as thugs invade ADC meeting in Edo
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, while attending an African Democratic Congress (ADC) meeting. The attack happened when armed individuals followed Obi’s delegation from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of former APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and opened fire on the gate, […]
GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO INAUGURATES AND DISTRIBUTES CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENTS TO 18 LGAs IN EDO STATE
As part of the SHINE AGENDA OF Edo state Government and in line the Renewed Hope Agenda OF President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,Edo state Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has distribute construction equipments to the 18 local governments areas of edo state to fast development and boost their revenue profile The ceremony, held at Garrick Memorial […]
Edo protest: Detained AAU students regain freedom
Students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were arrested and remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre over a recent protest, have been released alongside other detainees. The release was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele. The students were among 52 persons […]
Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom
An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. Dr Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger […]
38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner
The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
A Benin High Court on Monday ordered 52 persons remanded at Ubiaja Correctional Centre over last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan-West LGA, Edo Some Ambrose Alli University students were among those arrested and remanded following the violent protest in Ekpoma. The suspects were arraigned through an Exparte Motion filed by Police Counsel, Polycap Odion, but […]
