EBS New Flagship News Programme “EBS Tonight” Debuts May 5

EBS new flagship news programme “EBS Tonight” will make its debut on May 5.

Glamtush reports that the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) has announced the retirement of its long-running primetime news broadcast, EBS Comprehensive News, marking the end of an era in regional journalism. The final edition of the programme will air on May 4, at 8 PM.

This is contained in a press statement titled, “Notice to Team EBS and Esteemed Viewers” by Sulaiman Aledeh, MD/Editor-in-Chief
Edo Broadcasting Services.

According to the statement, in its place, EBS will debut a dynamic new show titled EBS Tonight, set to launch on May 5. The station says the new programme is designed to “elevate coverage to new heights” and offer viewers a more immersive, engaging news experience.

EBS Tonight will initially run as a one-hour show, with future plans to expand into a two-hour, uninterrupted news talk format, the statement adds.

Read the full statement below.

Notice to Team EBS and Esteemed Viewers

Dear Team EBS and Valued Viewers,
We wish to inform you that our major news programme, EBS Comprehensive News, which airs daily at 8 PM, will broadcast its final edition on May 4, 2025. Beginning May 5, we are excited to introduce EBS Tonight—our new flagship news programme that promises to elevate our coverage to new heights.

EBS Tonight will feature a comprehensive look at news from all sectors of our national life, including significant international stories. One of the highlights of this new programme will be live interviews with esteemed guests from around the globe, allowing for in-depth discussions and diverse perspectives on the issues that matter most. Initially, EBS Tonight will be a one-hour show, with plans to extend into a two-hour uninterrupted news talk show in the near future.

After decades of dedicated service, we believe it is time to retire EBS Comprehensive News and embrace this innovative format with EBS Tonight. The changing landscape of news consumption calls for a fresh approach that not only informs but engages our audience in a meaningful dialogue. We are committed to providing compelling content that reflects the dynamic world we live in.

We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our viewers, including our esteemed EBS alumni in Nigeria and the Diaspora, for your unwavering support throughout the years. Your loyalty has been instrumental in our journey, and we especially thank EBS’s number one fan and brand ambassador, Governor Monday Okpebholo, for his belief in our vision and determination to see EBS compete with the leading players in the media industry.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to embarking on this exciting new chapter together.

Warm regards,

Sulaiman Aledeh
MD/Editor-in-Chief
Edo Broadcasting Service
April 19, 2025