Edo State

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, launched the Edo Digital Policy Project in furtherance of the government’s efforts to expand the state’s digital economy and drive sustainable growth and development across the State via technology. The governor...

July 06, (THEWILL) - The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has disbanded the Police Tactical Team in Edo State over misconduct by some of its officers. The errant officers had, on June 29, at Ekpoma, Edo State, used...

Youths in Edo State have applauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration's commitment to improving the lives of youths with the implementation of ongoing reforms in education, skills development and other sectors. In a statement to celebrate the governor’s 66th birthday...

July 01, (THEWILL) - The immediate past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has felicitated former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr Pius Egberanmwen Odubu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday on...

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Ekpoma, Edo State. A statement on Friday, by the Force Public...

June 29, (THEWILL) - At least eleven persons have been confirmed dead and eight others injured on Thursday, in a fatal accident involving a Toyota Hiace 18-seater bus and a truck belonging to Dangote. The incident occured around 11am...

June 22, (THEWILL) - Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the assignment of portfolios to the new Commissioners recently inaugurated as members of the Edo State Executive Council (EXCO). The Governor had, on Tuesday, June 13, inaugurated 15...

June 20, (THEWILL) - The Edo State Government said the internet connectivity project across the 18 Local Government Areas in the State is about 97 percent completed. Governor Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this in Benin City, said the State is...

June 20, (THEWILL) - The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, has berated the immediate past Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, for not extending the benefits of his ministerial appointment to...

June 16, (THEWILL) – The member representing Owan West constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has been elected as the new Speaker of the 8th Assembly. Agbebaku is a two-time member of the Edo...