The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in partnership with the Edo State Drug Control Committee, on Saturday held the maiden edition of the Okpebholo and Marwa Mini-Marathon Race Against Drug Abuse for secondary school students in Edo State. The initiative brought together students from four secondary schools and was supported by the Department of…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying four commissioners to new ministries. The development marks the second cabinet reshuffle undertaken by the governor since he assumed office. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, said the changes were aimed at strengthening…

Traditional rulers and chiefs from Akoko Edo Local Government Area have paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, to congratulate him on his emergence as Speaker and appreciate members of the Assembly for their support. The delegation was received by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon….

The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday reconstituted its standing committees, with Speaker Hon. Yekini Idaiye announcing the new chairmen and members during plenary. Hon. Yekini Idaiye will chair the Selection Committee, while Hon. Atu Osamwonyi of Orhionmwon I heads the Tender Board Committee. Hon. Charity Iguodala of Ovia North-East I chairs the Public…

The Edo State House of Assembly has witnessed a major change in its leadership, following the resignation of Hon. Blessing Agbebaku as Speaker during Monday’s plenary. Agbebaku resigned from the position on Monday, August 17, 2026, after which Hon. Yekini Idaiye was inaugurated as the new Speaker of the House. Shortly after taking over, Idaiye…