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Okaijesan Development Initiative To Inaugurate Board Of Trustees, Host Leadership Discourse On Rural Development

April 2, 2026 0

The Okaijesan Development Initiative (ODI), a Non-Governmental Organisations committed to grassroots transformation and sustainable rural development, is set to officially inaugurate its Board of Trustees at a high-level event scheduled to hold in Irrua, Edo State.

Youth Development: Edo State Government To Support Command Children’s School Sports

March 7, 2026 0

The Edo Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development through sports, describing it as a key tool for instilling discipline, resilience and teamwork among young Nigerians.

End Of The Road For Notorious Kidnapper In Edo State

March 4, 2026 0

Troops of 4 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps have neutralized a notorious kidnapper, rescued four people who were kidnapped in Warake Forest and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations in Edo State.

WASA 2025: Gov. Okpebholo Salutes 4 Brigade’s Proactivity, Crime Reduction

January 18, 2026 0

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr. Monday Okpebholo, has eulogized the leadership of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army for its proactive posture in the protection of lives and property across the state.

Gov. Okpebholo Praises Nigerian Airforce Over Water Project In Ohe Community

October 17, 2025 0

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has lavished encomium on the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its commitment to community development and social impact projects.

Edo Gov Urges Wealthy Nigerians To Emulate Dangote National Food Palliative Gesture

May 26, 2025 0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo at the weekend flagged-off the distribution of 13,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) for the economically challenged in the state with an appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the patriotic gestures of the foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote in collaborating with government at all levels to fight against poverty and hunger by creating job opportunities through investments.

Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo Spits Fire, Summons Security Meeting At Iyamho

April 22, 2025 0

In a daring move, geared towards addressing security challenges in the State, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area.

NGO Seeks Support For Human Trafficking Survivors In Edo

July 24, 2022 0

The Pathfinder Justice Initiative (PJI), says it is working with stakeholders to create a Coordinated Care Mechanism (CCM) for survivors of human trafficking in Edo.

’Nigeria Can Earn $20b Annually From Oil Palm’

August 11, 2021 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy from crude oil, noting that the nation can earn $20billion annually from the cultivation and production of oil palm.

Edo Budgets N153.4b For 2021

November 11, 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has presented a N153.4 billion budget proposal to the Edo State House of Assembly, for the 2021 fiscal year, representing a 9.7 percent increase from the revised 2020 budget.