Edo State

February 25, (THEWILL) — The political landscape in Edo State witnessed a significant shift on Tuesday, as former Labour Party governorship candidate, Olumide Akpata, officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a move widely viewed as part of...

February 24, (THEWILL) — Team Bayelsa added 5 more gold medals to their tally on day 4 of competition at the ongoing 2nd Niger Delta Games, Edo 2026. Bayelsa won 5 gold medals on the opening day, and added...

February 20, (THEWILL) — The 2nd Niger Delta Games, branded Edo 2026, officially opened on Friday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, capital of Edo State, with the competition scheduled to run through February 27. Organised under the...

January 19, (THEWILL) — For the second time in a year, Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has denied reports of any rift between him and Governor Monday Okpebholo. He called on citizens to treat the reports with a...

January 16, (THEWILL) — Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Osagbemwenrue Idahosa, has dismissed reports suggesting discord between him and Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing such narratives as false, sponsored, and aimed at destabilising the administration. In a post on his verified...

January 12, (THEWILL) — The Edo State Government has suspended the resumption of all public and private schools in Edo Central Senatorial District for the second term academic session, following worsening security conditions in the area. The suspension comes...

January 12, (THEWILL) — Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, following a protest over insecurity that degenerated into violence, blockage...

December 18, (THEWILL) — The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that 25 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries following multiple explosions triggered by a fuel tanker accident on Wednesday evening in Auchi, Edo State. Sources familiar with...

December 17, (THEWILL) — Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlining an ambitious fiscal plan centred on security, infrastructure...

December 05, (THEWILL) — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has condemned the assault on Juliet Enabulele Asein, a reporter with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), who was attacked during a public function in Benin City...