The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to implement the Proof of Address (POA) System across all 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, as part of its broader strategy to improve governance, enhance security, and streamline service delivery. The POA initiative, which is anchored on verifiable street names and house numbers linked to a centralized national address database, will serve as a key infrastructure for both public and private sector operations. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made this known at the Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Programme for Northern Geopolitical Zones, organized in partnership with…
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Edo State government has announced the cancellation of June’s Environmental Sanitation Exercise due to the Nationwide Polio Immunisation Campaign exercise which coincides with the date of the sanitation exercise. The monthly exercise was scheduled to take place across the State on Saturday 28th June, 2025 has been cancelled. A statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. Secretary to the State Government, said the cancellation is “to enable Health Officers and other persons who will be involved in the exercise have unrestricted movement on that day”. The statement said, “Despite the cancellation, all Edo residents are encouraged to keep their immediate environments…
Edo State Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have advanced discussions on a strategic partnership that is focused on infrastructure development, urban renewal, youth employment, and human capital advancement. Om the sidelines of the 2025 National Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation from the State Government led by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor, met with an AfDB team headed by Dr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President for Infrastructure, Industrialization and Private Sector Development, alongside Dr. Abdul Kamara, AfDB’s Director General for Nigeria. The Edo State delegation presented its long-term development framework, “SHINE” —…
.Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has been awarded a Master’s Degree (M.Sc) in Public Governance and Leadership from the University of Abuja, following the successful defense of his thesis at the university’s Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC). Governor Okpebholo enrolled in the program in 2022 as one of the pioneer students of the ALC, a visionary initiative aimed at equipping leaders with strategic knowledge in governance and transformational public service. Multiple sources confirm that his research focused on innovative models for governance, although specific details of the thesis title remain private. The governor’s academic journey, which began before his tenure…
Edo State Government has launched an immediate investigation to determine why the reconstruction of the Special School for the Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, and Developmentally Challenged Pupils located within the Ivbiore Primary School premises in Benin City was abandoned. Currently, the school lies in a state of neglect, with dilapidated classrooms, vandalized buildings, and looted equipment meant for special-needs education. The pupils, who were forced to vacate the premises due to safety concerns, have left the school complex deserted and vulnerable to further damage. This revelation followed a facility tour of the school by the Edo State Commissioner for Education,…
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has banned the unauthorised use of foreign currencies—including the US Dollar —in local transactions, as part of renewed efforts to stabilise the Rwandan franc (RWF), according to agency reports. Under a new law—Regulation No. 89/2025—published in the Official Gazette on May 30, 2025, the bank has rolled out a framework that imposes financial sanctions on businesses and individuals who conduct transactions, price goods, or reference foreign currencies in Rwanda without its prior approval. According to a public notice by the bank Governor Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye targets are both direct and indirect use of foreign…
Applicants interested in joining the newly restructured New Edo Line Limited, under the supervision of the Edo State Transport Authority (ESTA), are reminded that the deadline for submission is 4:00 PM today, Monday, 23rd June 2025. All applications must be submitted in person in a sealed envelope containing the required documents. The Edo State Government recently announced a major recruitment drive into New Edo Line Limited, which is set to expand its inter-city and interstate operations this week, following the acquisition of new vehicles and transport infrastructure. According to the official announcement, applications are open for 13 key job positions,…
Edo State Government is asking parents and guardians to help Keep Polio at Zero in the State by ensuring that they bring out their children for vaccination against polio and other deadly but preventable diseases. Towards this end the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with key development partners including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, gas announced that the second round of the 2025 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) Vaccination Campaign will commence across the state on JUNE 28, 2025. According to the agency the campaign which is part of ongoing efforts to sustain Edo’s polio-free…
The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is set to hold simultaneous public hearings across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, focusing on critical amendments, including the constitutional recognition of local government councils and the creation of state police. According to a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President and Committee Chairman, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, the hearings will take place in Lagos (South West), Enugu (South East), Ikot Ekpene (South South), Jos (North Central), Maiduguri (North East), and Kano (North West). These consultations are…
Dr. Mkor Aondona, Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is being investigated for alleged involvement in sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, confirmed the suspension in a statement on Sunday. He said the governor acted swiftly after receiving a petition lodged with the EFCC accusing Aondona of multiple criminal offences. According to the petition, several female students alleged that Dr. Aondona recruited slim and attractive young women for ushering…