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Edo State

Capital: Benin City

4.3M
Population
19,281 km²
Land Area
Benin City
Capital
Oil, Rubber, Tourism
Major Sector

About Edo State

Edo is one of the 36 states in Nigeria, known for oil, rubber, tourism. With a population of approximately 4.3M, the state plays a significant role in Nigeria's oil, rubber, tourism sector and continues to witness rapid development in infrastructure and education.

Latest News from Edo

Sunday Igboho Vows to Expose Politicians Behind Oyo School Abductions

Activist Sunday Igboho has promised to name alleged political sponsors behind the Oyo schoolchild kidnappings in Ahoro-Esinle and ...

04 Jun 2026

Supreme Court Lifts Asset Freezes on Nestoil and Neconde in $1.1bn Debt Dispute

Nigeria’s apex court overturns Court of Appeal orders against oil firms Supreme Court of Nigeria decision affects Nestoil and Ne...

03 Jun 2026

Femi Otedola Celebrates Son Fewa at 26 with Emotional Tribute and Family Messages

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola marks son Fewa’s 26th birthday with heartfelt posts, as DJ Cuppy and fans celebrate his jou...

02 Jun 2026

NUT Holds Nationwide Solidarity Rally in Oyo Over Abduction of Teachers and Pupils in Oriire

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, joins a nationwide protest in Ibadan alongside the Nigeria Labour Congress (N...

02 Jun 2026

Dave Announces First Headline Shows in Lagos for Emotional Homecoming Tour

British rapper Dave confirms back-to-back concerts in Lagos this October, marking a symbolic return tied to his Edo heritage and g...

02 Jun 2026

Ibadan Protests Erupt Over Abduction of Schoolchildren, Teachers in Oyo

Anger grows as residents demand action after gunmen kidnap pupils and educators in Oriire; Governor Seyi Makinde vows military res...

01 Jun 2026

Ecuador Unveil Star-Studded 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup Push

Sebastián Beccacece names Moisés Caicedo, Kendry Páez, and Enner Valencia in a balanced Ecuador squad aiming to surpass their h...

01 Jun 2026

Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards After Deadly School Abductions in Oyo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu orders enhanced forest security and rescue operations as Governor Seyi Makinde faces mounting pressure...

01 Jun 2026

Oyo Teachers Declare Indefinite Strike Over Abduction of Colleagues and Pupils

Nigeria Union of Teachers orders shutdown of public schools in Oyo State from June 1, 2026, demanding urgent government action to ...

31 May 2026

Fulani Militants Top Nigeria’s Religious Violence Toll, USCIRF Warns in New Report

A May 2026 report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) says Fulani militant groups are now ...

30 May 2026