Agric Expert Attributes Persistent Increase In Prices Of Palm Oil To Shortfalls In Local Production
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief Research Officer of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), Mr. Omofomwan Isaac, has attributed the continuous increase in prices of palm oil to insufficient local production. He made the assertion while speaking with journalists in Benin City, Edo State capital. Mr. Isaac said the sector is facing serious […]
Gov Okpebholo Salutes Archbishop Akubeze’s Two Decades of Moral Leadership In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has commended the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, for demonstrating consistency in pastoral responsibility since his episcopal consecration in 2006. He gave the commendation in his congratulatory message to him onhis 20th Episcopal Anniversary. Governor Okpebholo described […]
Fuel Hike Sparks Protest in Benin as Drivers Block Roads, Increase Fares
Drivers in Benin City on Monday staged a protest along Upper Sakponba Road, blocking parts of the busy route over the sharp rise in fuel prices. The demonstration caused major disruption, leaving commuters stranded as some were forced to trek long distances after roadblocks were mounted at key points, including Aifuwa Street and Pioneer Junction. […]
Dismissed Igbinedion Students Face Prosecution Over Bullying As CP Orders Operation Safe Schools Initiative
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of students connected to a bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre (IEC), Benin City, with those involved now set to face prosecution. The Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, revealed this in a statement that the arrests followed a detailed investigation, adding that […]
UBTH CMD Celebrates Women’s Feats At LAPO Awards Ceremony
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has joined other women to celebrate excellence and resilience at the 14th edition of the Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) Outstanding Women Leadership Award (LOWLA), describing their roles as vital in nation’s sustainability. The event, organised by […]
Benin City Wins $1m Bloomberg Innovation Prize – Edo Govt
Benin City, the capital of Edo State, has secured a $1 million global innovation award in the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, emerging as one of the top cities selected from more than 600 entries submitted worldwide. The announcement was made on March 8, 2026, in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Edo […]
DSS Arraigns Assaulter Of Obaseki In Benin
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Department Of State Service ( DSS) has brought an Exparte Motion before an Edo State High Court requesting for Osaze Adun also known as” Kapuepue” to be remanded in prison for 14 days pending an Advise from the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ahead of a proper arraignment for the assault […]
Notable Benin Bakery Owner, Nosakhare Eghobamien Dies At 84
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Deacon Daniel Nosakhare Eghobamien, owner of Nosakhare Bakery and founder of Nosakhare Group of Schools is dead, age, 84. Eghobamien started the bakery business in 1968, becoming well-known for producing the popular “Plymouth Brown Bread” and “Bicycle Bread” in Benin City. Thereafter, he founded the Nosakhare Model Education Centre in 1996. The […]
Army Day Secondary School, Ekenhuan Commends Edo Gov Over School Remodeling
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Students, teachers, and management of Army Day Junior and Senior Secondary School, Ekenhuan, Benin City, have lauded the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, for comprehensively renovating and remodeling the school. The principals of the Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, speaking separately with newsmen, described the intervention as timely and life-changing, noting that […]
NIS DG, Shaibu Raises Alarm Over Conversion Of Nation’s Stadia Into Crusade Grounds
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has faulted the use of the nation’s stadia for religious activities He expressed his grievance when he took a tour of the NIS facilities at Etete, GRA, Benin City. Comrade Shaibu said the nation’s stadia should […]