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EDO STATE
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday in Benin, flagged off the 2025 farming season, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to making the state a leader in Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
Edo State High Court has approved jail terms for 21 internet fraudsters in Benin, according to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday.
The Edo State Government has approved the automatic employment of all First-Class graduates from Edo State into the state’s Civil and Public Service.
The Edo State government has announced the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki.
The Edo State Government has suspended all civil service recruitment and ordered a comprehensive review of employment processes executed since May 2024.
The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions.
The Edo State Government has suspended all market unions and associations across the state following reports that their exploitative practices have contributed to rising food costs and economic hardship.
U.S. Consul General Will Stevens paid a two-day visit to Edo State, highlighting the robust and enduring U.S.-Nigeria bilateral relationship that fosters inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity for both countries.
A militant group named "Ijaw Freedom Fighters" launched an attack on the Imariogha community near the Okomu Oil palm plantation on Sunday night, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The management of Okomu Oil Palm Plc has raised concerns that its multi-billion-naira investment in Edo State is at risk due to repeated militant disruptions and attacks on its personnel.
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has authorized an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000.
The Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issue, has empowered 200 women by providing them with Point of Sale (POS) machines and N4 million as a start-off grant.