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5 days ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world, to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has enjoined Christians to imbibe the spirit of love and selflessness exhibited by Jesus Christ. Idahosa said it is the surest way, in addition to being tolerant, that sustainable peace can be guaranteed.
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5 days ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the former governor of Edo state and the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District is to deliver the 28th series of the Independent Television and Radio Founders Day Lecture billed to hold on the 30th of April, 2025 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub Airport Road, Benin City.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – The South-South Zonal Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), under the leadership of Chief Dan Osi Orbih, has warned Debo Ologunagba, the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, to stop interfering in the affairs of the South-South zone of the party henceforth.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – The Edo state government has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation with the launch of a two-day high-level policy review workshop aimed at fostering an inclusive and enabling environment for digital growth and innovation. Organized under the Edo Digital Policy Project, the workshop is a pivotal engagement with the state’s digital governance leadership to ensure that the Edo Digital Policy remains relevant, responsive, and impactful.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman, Edo State Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Caretaker Committee hasdeclared that Chief Dan Orbih is no longer a member of the PDP and as such, lacked the authority and standing to rent, donate, or assign any property to the State Chapter of the party. This was contained in a statement signed by Aziegbemi and made available to newsmen in Benin on Thursday night.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
The National Vice Chairman, South-South of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has exonerated the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nysom Wike is not being held responsible for the intractable problem of the party, but those with entrenched interests want to contest every presidential election without adherence to the PDP’s Constitution. Chief Orbih asserted while donating a new Secretariat office to the Edo State PDP in Benin City, the state capital.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – Chief Dan Ossi Orbih, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Vice Chairman, South-South, hasaccused the immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki of killing and burying the PDP in the state, declaring that those who collaborated with him to kill the PDP in the state cannot be recognized as caretakers of the party.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – The Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Samson Osagie, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration for its significant progress in the Security Sector, ensuring improved safety and security of lives and property.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
BENIN – The traditional ruler of Ewatto community in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, HRH Onojie Zaiki Osagie Ikhumhen I, has called for the sustenance of tradition and custom of the people, saying it is what binds every society together. He made the call while marking this year’s Ukpe-Ebakor festival in the community. HRH Ikhumhe I said Ukpe-Ebakor which means a celebration of the harvests for the year is an annual festival observed every year in Ewatto.
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1 week ago | 
independent.ng | Francis Onoiribholo
The Deputy Speaker Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon (Mrs) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko,has assured the Nigerian Youth Parliament Of her total support for the youths development in Edo Central Senatorial District and the state in general. Edekor Stated this when the members of the Nigerian Youth Parliament from Edo Central Senatorial District visited her at the Edo State House of Assembly.
