Nigeria’s premier women’s football team, Edo Queens FC, has earned a prestigious nomination for CAF Women’s Club of the Year, solidifying their status as a continental powerhouse. As the current champions of the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL), the team has consistently demonstrated impressive performance in both local and international […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to collaborate closely with traditional rulers across the state to address insecurity and other pressing issues at the grassroots level. His commitment was reaffirmed during a recent meeting with representatives from the Edo North Senatorial District. During the engagement, Gov. Okpebholo expressed […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the newly elected Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, urging him to refrain from meddling in the affairs of the state chapter of the Congress. In a statement released on Thursday, the NLC emphasized that it is premature […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to ensure the safety, welfare, and security of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members assigned to the state during their service year. The governor conveyed this assurance through his deputy, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch […]
A recent judgment handed down by the Oredo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Benin has sentenced Paul Okugbowa, proprietor of Calvary Crown Academy, alongside three of his teachers, for their roles in a case marked by negligence and verbal assault against a parent. The presiding magistrate, Caroline Oghuma, delivered her judgment […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has set a firm 48-hour deadline for the 18 local government council chairpersons to submit their financial statements. This directive was communicated by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement released to the media on Tuesday in Benin City. The […]
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has announced the establishment of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee. This committee is tasked with examining the asset management of the former administration led by Godwin Obaseki. The formal inauguration of the committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Government […]
Residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) have raised concerns about the continued marginalization of the area in state governance and infrastructure development, urging newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to address their grievances. The protest, articulated in a letter from the Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), highlights systemic […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed a revised Appropriation Bill amounting to N485.63 billion, a pivotal move aimed at advancing the state’s developmental initiatives. The bill, which received the green light from the Edo State House of Assembly, allocates N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken the unprecedented step of freezing all state-owned accounts in commercial banks. This order is effective immediately and remains in place until further notice, a directive that underscores the governor’s commitment to stringent financial oversight. The announcement, made public through a statement from Fred […]