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 Updates
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 […]
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 […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Edo State’s newly inaugurated governor, has hit the ground running with key appointments and a comprehensive development plan. Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Â son of the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, Musa Ikhilor, and Samson Osagie have been nominated as Commissioner of Health, Secretary to the State […]
In a significant political transition for Edo State, Mr. Monday Okpebholo was inaugurated as the new governor on Tuesday, marking a new chapter in the state’s governance. His election follows the completion of a second term by former Governor Godwin Obaseki, signifying a shift in leadership that promises to address […]
On Thursday, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, commissioned a state-of-the-art Digital Radio Studio and Transmission Room for the Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS). This significant development was marked by a ceremony attended by key officials, including the State Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Chris Nehikhare, who represented the […]