Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
The Edo State government has increased the minimum wage for civil servants Civil servants to work three days a week Edo Government working to deepen the EdoBEST@Home initiative to create more virtual classes EKo Hot Blog reports that like Kwara, the Edo state government has cut working days for civil servants and increased the state’s … Read more
Frederick Shaibu, the kidnapped younger brother of Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has been freed. The Deputy Governor paid a huge ransom to secure his brother’s release. Sources said Frederick, who was released from the den of kidnappers on Wednesday, was in good health but traumatised due to the horrible experience. One of them told … Read more
A younger brother to the Deputy Governor of Edo state identified as Frederick Shaibu has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen while going to drop his kids in the school near Benin City, the Edo state capital. The incident reportedly happened on Monday. As at the time of filing this report yesterday, Vanguard gathered that no … Read more
Daredevil robbers struck again in the Government Reserved Area of Benin and robbed a hotel, which is less than 500 metres away from the Edo State Government House. About 13 lodgers and workers of the hotel were dispossessed of their belongings, while the manager was critically injured and is receiving treatment in a private hospital. … Read more
A family of seven has been feared dead after eating a meal in Benin. The ugly incident happened at No 40, Otete Street, off Textile Mill Road, Ogida quarters, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. When Saturday Sun visited the victims’ house at No 40, Otete Street, off Textile Mill Road, Ogida Quarters, … Read more
The matriculation ceremony was held virtually in order to avoid physical gathering in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Student representatives from the various faculties/schools/colleges/institutes physically present at the matriculation ceremony that was held in Akin Deko Main Auditorium, University of Benin, Edo State. The University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, matriculated a … Read more
The Edo State Government has uncovered a baby-selling syndicate operating between Benin City and Anambra State, rescuing a one-week-old baby who was sold for over N300, 000. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the traffickers have been arrested and charged to court. According … Read more
The Edo State Government has said graduating pupils would resume effective 10th of August, a week before the commencement date of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The Federal Ministry of Education had said pupils in exit classes would resume on August 4 about five months after schools were shut due to lockdown … Read more