Edo State

September 13, (THEWILL) - There are concerns that Nigeria’s deepening revenue challenge may escalate into a financial implosion, with the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (sub-nationals), being the worst hit. The situation is aggravated by the nation’s escalating...

September 10, (THEWILL) - Any public school teacher in Edo state who is yet to take the coronavirus vaccines by the middle of September, will either choose between work or stay at home, the state government has said. Permanent Secretary...

September 02, (THEWILL) - The Edo State Government has said it will by mid-September 2020, enforce the directive on denial of access to large gatherings in public and private places in the state for persons who choose not to be...

September 02, (THEWILL) - The Edo State government has confirmed the death of 13 persons who were not vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus in spite of the state government's attempt to inoculate the citizens against the virus. Edo State COVID-19 Task...

August 31, (THEWILL) - In an apparent move to enforce Governor Godwin Obaseki’s compulsory vaccination in Edo State, civil servants in the Ministry of Health have been issued a seven-day ultimatum to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The ultimatum was contained...

August 30, (THEWILL) - A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Monday, staged a protest in Benin-City, the Edo State capital, against plans by the State government to restrict movement of persons without COVID-19 certificates. The protesters, who wore t-shirts with...

August 29, (THEWILL) - Two children based in Lagos have been rescued following their abduction allegedly by a nanny. The nanny, identified as Precious, was said to have absconded with the minors (a four-year-old boy and two-year-old girl) on Monday and...

August 04, (THEWILL) - At least 17 graduates deployed to Edo State for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been admitted to the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in the state for treatment. Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Osagie...

August 03, (THEWILL) - The Edo State Government has suspended the Principal of Edo College, Benin City, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi, over a viral video showing senior students of the school assaulting their juniors. The senior students, as seen on the...

July 30, (THEWILL) - The Edo State Police Command on Thursday night said the remaining four students of the Naval College of Engineering, Sapele, Delta State and one mechanic, who were kidnapped at Iruekpen, in the Esan West Local...