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How Ajaero ‘Blackmail’ Okpebholo to Recognize His Edo NLC
Business/Economy By • Electricity supply returned to Edo State after an Abuja meeting in which Governor Monday Okpebholo agreed to recognise the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) caretaker committee installed by national president Comrade Joe Ajaero. The deal followed days of blackout triggered by a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) strike and rising tensions between the state government and organised labour.
Nigeria Reaches Constitutional Threshold as Edo, Enugu, Ogun, 21 other States Assemblies Approve State Police Bill
Crime/Social Justice By • Nigeria has crossed a historic milestone in its decades-long push to decentralise policing, with 24 State Houses of Assembly approving the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026. This meets the two-thirds majority required under Section 9(2) of the Constitution, clearing the path for the amendment to return to the National Assembly for final confirmation and presidential assent.
Tinubu Praises Oba Ewuare II on looted Benin Bronzes Repatriation
Inside Edo By • President Bola Tinubu has issued a formal tribute to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, marking the monarch’s 10th anniversary on the throne and his 73rd birthday on October 20. In the message on Wednesday by the Presidency, Tinubu specifically commended the Oba’s sustained efforts to recover the looted Benin Bronzes and his position as custodian of one of Africa’s oldest continuous monarchies.
Severe Neglect at Edo School Exposed as Group Demands Action from Okpebholo
Education By • Owan, Edo – MonITNG has decried the dilapidated condition of Uokha Grammar School in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, describing it as a “shameful neglect of education.” In a post on X on Monday, the civic technology group directed attention to both current Governor Monday Okpebholo and former Governor Godwin Obaseki, highlighting that students are forced to sit or lie on bare floors to learn in classrooms with leaking roofs, broken ceilings, and damaged windows.
Okpebholo urged to act over dilapidated state of Edo hospital
Health By • Owan, Edo – A civic platform has drawn attention to the dilapidated state of the General Hospital in Sabongida-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, describing it as the only general hospital serving more than 17 communities.
UBTH CMD Condoles Chris Oyakhilome's family following Passing of mother
Inside Edo By • Benin, Edo – The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, led management staff on a condolence visit to the family of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome following the passing of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome, at the age of 88. Speaking during the condolence visit to the Oyakhilome's family in Benin City, Prof. Ize-Iyamu stated that the transition of the family matriarch is heaven's gain. Prof.
Edo police officer accused of lending ₦50,000 to bus driver, issuing death threats over repayment
Crime/Social Justice By • Benin, Edo — A human rights group, AHMWFES – The Bail Is Free Campaign Organisation, has received and publicised a complaint against an unidentified police officer allegedly serving with the Edo State Police Command. According to the group, the complainant claims the officer lent him ₦50,000.
NMDPRA Culpable in Widespread Petrol Underdispensing Fraud – Momoh
Business/Economy By • BENIN, Edo – Public affairs analyst Dr. Ibrahim Momoh has strongly criticized the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), accusing the agency of being culpable in the rampant underdispensing of petroleum products at filling stations across the country. Speaking on a KUFM radio program in Benin City on Thursday, Momoh argued that the NMDPRA’s core mandate should center on regulation and consumer protection rather than mere existence.
Bayelsa hands over rescued São Tomé fishermen to envoy
International By • Agge, Bayelsa – Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has formally handed over two fishermen from São Tomé and Príncipe to the Chargé d’Affaires of the São Tomé Embassy, Carlos Moreno, after the men drifted into Nigerian waters and were rescued by local fishermen. The fishermen, Pedro Mateus and Isnaic Dafonseca, spent about eight days at sea before being found at Agge in Ekeremor Local Government Area.
Edo PDP chieftain Chief Dan Orbih dies
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UBTH Receives Federal Government Ambulance to Enhance Emergency Services
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Group petitions Edo police command over woman’s five-day detention in cocoa case
Inside Edo By • BENIN, Edo — The Bail is Free Campaign organisation has asked the Edo State Police Command to investigate the arrest and five-day detention of Mrs. Meye Okuncu at Iguobazuwa Police Station over cocoa found with a boy who used to sell the crop. The group, led by Justice Oni-Edigin, said vigilantes in the community stopped the boy after seeing him with cocoa.
Dangote Refinery Switches to Dollar Pricing, Sets PMS at $0.779/litre
Dangote Refinery Switches to Dollar Pricing, Sets PMS at $0.779/litre Business/Economy By Udo Inobeme • 13 Jul 2026 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new dollar-denominated pricing template for refined petroleum products, fixing the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, commonly known as petrol) at $0.779 per litre.
Okpebholo give ₦1 Million Grants to Edo Returnees from South Africa
International By • Benin, Edo - Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Monday welcomed Edo citizens who returned home safely after recent xenophobic tensions and attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. In a statement posted on X under his handle @m_akpakomiza, the governor described the situation as “unfortunate” and pledged immediate and medium-term support for their reintegration.
Infantino plans Expansion to 64-Team for 2030 World Cup
Sports By • As the inaugural 48-team FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico enters its final stages, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the organization will formally examine expanding the tournament to 64 teams as soon as the 2030 edition.
Circular road demolition victims begs Oyo governor, Makinde to hasten compensation
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Over 3,000 Nigerian Army Recruits Pass Out at Amasiri-Edda Depot
Over 3,000 Nigerian Army Recruits Pass Out at Amasiri-Edda Depot Impact By Udo Inobeme • 09 Jul 2026 Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi – The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, officially passed out more than 3,000 newly trained recruits at the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State.
INEC to launch self-service online portal July 8
Politics By • The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a groundbreaking online self-service option to make voter registration more accessible ahead of future elections, including the 2027 general polls. In a press release issued during the week, INEC announced that the nationwide CVR, originally scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, has now been extended to Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Edo Prioritizes Education with Major Investments, Reforms Under Okpebholo
Inside Edo By • Benin, Edo — The Edo State Government has highlighted significant strides in the education sector since Governor Monday Okpebholo assumed office in November 2024, positioning education as a cornerstone for human capital development, youth empowerment, and long-term economic growth.
Tinubu Transmits Constitutional Amendment Bill for State Police to Senate
Tinubu Transmits Constitutional Amendment Bill for State Police to Senate Crime/Social Justice By Udo Inobeme • 23 Jun 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a constitutional alteration bill to the Senate aimed at establishing state police forces in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in long-standing efforts to decentralize the country’s security architecture. The bill, transmitted on June 15, 2026, was read during plenary on Monday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
‘Set up special court for kidnappers, cultists’, Okpebholo writes Edo CJ, vows public executions for convicts
Inside Edo By • Benin, Edo – Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has taken decisive steps to fast-track justice against kidnappers and cultists by formally requesting the constitution of a special court dedicated to these offences. The move follows his strong public warning that convicted perpetrators will face execution by hanging, with sentences carried out publicly at Ring Road roundabout in Benin City.
Calls for Transparency as Promised Edo CNG Buses Remain Unaccounted For
Calls for Transparency as Promised Edo CNG Buses Remain Unaccounted For Inside Edo By Udo Inobeme • 16 May 2026 Benin, Edo – Amid ongoing public debates about mass transit challenges in major Nigerian cities, a prominent Edo-based journalist has spotlighted what he describes as a lingering gap in the state’s public transport modernisation drive, questioning the status of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses approved for procurement nearly two years ago.
Super Eagles soar to World Cup playoff final
Sports By • Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon in an exhilarating extra-time clash at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, propelling them into the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs. The standout performer of the night was Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, who netted a crucial brace to seal the win. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time, saw the Super Eagles come alive in extra time.
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