Benin City, Edo State – In a heartfelt address during the Edo Christmas Carol 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo emphasized the unifying spirit of Christmas, highlighting its significance beyond tribal, religious, and political affiliations. The event took place on Sunday at the Lawn Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, drawing […]
An Edo State High Court has mandated the immediate reinstatement of local government chairmen and their deputies who were recently suspended. The ruling was handed down by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba on Friday, following a lawsuit filed by the affected officials contesting their suspensions. The court issued an injunction that bars […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has formally approached Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun regarding an alleged incursion into its secretariat in Edo State, which reportedly resulted in the confiscation of its property. In letters sent to both officials, NLC General Secretary Emmanuel […]
The Edo State Assets Verification Committee, established under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has released preliminary findings revealing possible fraudulent activities in the execution of projects by the previous administration led by Godwin Obaseki. This announcement was made during a recent press briefing geared toward informing the public about […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has expressed strong objections to the recent suspension of local government chairmen in Edo State by Governor Monday Okpebholo. This suspension, affecting 18 local government chairmen and their deputies, was enacted on December 17 by the state House […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to direct governance, stating that he will not depend on external consultants to manage state affairs. This declaration was made during an oath-taking ceremony held on Tuesday for newly appointed members of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Local Government […]
Edo State’s political landscape has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of all 18 elected local government council chairmen. The Edo State House of Assembly unanimously suspended all the 18 elected local government council chairmen in the state, citing allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. This decision, made during […]
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 Edo governorship election, has voiced intentions to take legal action against Jarrett Tenebe, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing allegations of defamation. In a legal notice issued by the law firm Banwo & Ighodalo, Ighodalo […]
Benin City, Edo State – On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Edo State government officially launched the emblem appeal fund in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The event took place at the Government House in Benin City, with the Secretary to the State Government, […]
The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) has announced the promotion of 109 officers to various ranks. The formal decoration ceremony took place on Thursday in Benin City, led by the State Controller of Corrections, Philomena Emehinola. During the event, Emehinola, who herself was elevated to the […]