9 h. ago Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases

Tribune Online Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases He urged all healthcare workers across the state to be on high alert and to report any suspected case promptly. Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Oba of Benin blames past administration of starving palace of statutory funds

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin   The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has blamed the past administration in Edo State of deliberately starving the palace of its statutory funds. He made the allegation during a parley with the Journalists in his palace in Benin City. Ewuare II alleged that at first, the government slashed the funds […] The post Oba of Benin blames past administration of starving palace of statutory funds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Edo Govt Starved My Palace Of Funds For Seven Months, We Survived Without Support – Oba Of Benin

Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has disclosed that the Edo State government under the previous administration withheld the palace’s statutory funds for a period of seven months. He made the revelation while addressing journalists during a media parley held at his palace in Benin City on Friday, […] The post Edo Govt Starved My Palace Of Funds For Seven Months, We Survived Without Support – Oba Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NBM congratulates Oba of Benin on return of artefacts from Netherlands

Tribune Online NBM congratulates Oba of Benin on return of artefacts from Netherlands The Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa has congratulated the Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, and the entire Benin Kingdom on the return of some stolen Benin artefacts by the Government of the Netherlands. NBM congratulates Oba of Benin on return of artefacts from Netherlands Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re

Tribune Online Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for resisting alleged subterranean attempts by the previous administration in Edo State to re-loot the Benin artefacts through the construction of a private museum in Benin. Oba of Benin lauds Buhari, Tinubu for resisting attempt to re-loot Benin artefacts Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor Monday Okpebholo’s led administration, yesterday, announced its commitment to formalizing $7 billion annual remittances from its global diaspora into a visionary and transformative policy framework implemented by the Edo State Diaspora Agency to usher in a new era of engagement and empowerment for Edo State’s global diaspora. Press Secretary […] The post Edo Govt to tap into $7 billion annual remittances by Edo Diasporans for structured economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months

Tribune Online Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months The councillors had previously attempted to impeach the chairman three months prior, citing accusations of corruption, misconduct, abuse of power Fund mismanagement: Cross River Assembly suspends LG chair for three months Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Outbreak of Diphtheria in Edo going beyond expected scope, govt cries out

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, yesterday, expressed worry that the outbreak of Diphtheria in the state is going beyond expected scope as people that have been fully vaccinated have been found to be infected including people beyond age five who are not expected to be infected. This as the Government announced that […] The post Outbreak of Diphtheria in Edo going beyond expected scope, govt cries out appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition

From Ben Dunno, Warri The Federal High Court, Benin, has commenced hearing into the case filed by a philanthropic group, Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, against Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, over alleged unlawful trespass and illegal demolition of its national secretariat, situated at Oba Ewuare II Cultural Centre 7, Arena Way, Amagba, Benin […] The post Court begins hearing of NBM suit against Edo govt over property demolition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Lawsuit Over Alleged Defamation Against Okpebholo, Others

The Edo State Ministry of Justice has sternly warned one Mr. Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a social media publication allegedly described as malicious and defamatory against Governor Monday Okpebholo and members of the state executive council. In an official letter dated June 8, 2025, and signed by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson […]

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last month Edo Gov’t To Crack Down On Lounges, Clubs Others Without Valid Permits

The Edo State Government has announced clampdown plans on all lounge, club, and outdoor bar owners operating in the state without valid building or development permits. Managing Director of the Edo State Development and Building Control Agency (ESDBCA), Imoisili Darlington Igabali, who made this known on Wednesday, said the exercise has become necessary due to […]

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last month Edo govt assures traditional medicine practitioners of effective collaboration

Tribune Online Edo govt assures traditional medicine practitioners of effective collaboration "In order to work together, we are going to register and accredit Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Edo for easy identification and better working relationships with the state government. Edo govt assures traditional medicine practitioners of effective collaboration Tribune Online

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