Edo State News

Doctors under the Nigerian Medical Association, Edo State chapter, have commenced strike action over welfare issues and poor working conditions. The development has affected public hospitals across the state, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to restore healthcare services.

Governor Monday Okpebholo is holding an urgent meeting with the Benin Traditional Council today to resolve the lingering crisis surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). With a “soft opening” scheduled for later this month, the State Government is moving to prevent a repeat of the protests that occurred in late 2025. The dispute centers on the custody of Benin artifacts and the role of the Palace. Read the full update on the peace moves here.