The National Union of Electricity Employees threatens a nationwide grid shutdown following the alleged brutalization and arrest of its Edo State leaders by armed security personnel at BEDC headquarters in Benin City.
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ABUJA, NIGERIA — Following an emergency peace meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo reached an accord to suspend the regional power sector strike, directing electricity workers to restore power Read more…
BEDC Electricity Plc announces partial resolution of NUEE industrial action as strike is suspended in Delta, Ondo, and Ekiti States, while peaceful engagement continues in Edo State to restore full power supply across all four franchise areas.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, describing him as an embodiment of cultural dignity and historical consciousness on his 10th coronation anniversary and 73rd birthday.
The Benin Traditional Council has announced a Royal Children’s Party and Grand Royal Durbar for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Oba Palace as part of activities marking the 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Ewuare II.
The Edo State Council of the NLC has backed striking electricity workers under NUEE, demanding that BEDC address salary harmonization and minimum wage issues while warning against government interference.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo visits burn victims at UBTH, strongly warning residents against dangerous fuel scooping while promising to rebuild Oluku Market after Thursday’s tanker fire.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued 10,665 Permanent Voter Cards in Edo State within one week. INEC Spokesperson Toyon Buoro confirmed that card collection has now transitioned from registration wards to local government area offices across the state.
