The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Monday officially presented Certificates of Return to the chairmen and vice chairmen who emerged victorious in Saturday’s local government elections across the state’s 18 local government areas. The presentation ceremony took place at the commission’s headquarters in Benin, marking the formal conclusion […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all contested positions in the Edo State local government elections held on Saturday, securing every chairmanship seat and councillorship position across the state. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) announced the comprehensive results at a news conference on Sunday in […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout recorded during the ongoing local government election across the state, describing it as a strong endorsement of his administration’s good governance. The governor made the remark shortly after casting his vote at Ward 2, Udomi Primary […]
The Edo State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has commenced the distribution of debit cards to vulnerable residents under the National Cash Transfer Programme. The Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mrs. Andrea Olu-Martins, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Benin City. Olu-Martins stated that the […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, has announced that it will not be participating in the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday. The State Sector Commander, Mr. Preye Bedford, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Benin City. […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong confidence in the quality of the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele road, assuring residents that the concrete pavement being used will serve the state for up to 80 years with minimal major maintenance. The governor gave this assurance shortly after personally […]
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has announced its decision to withdraw from the forthcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday, July 11. Mr. Osagiede Osaze, Publicity Secretary of the faction led by Mr. Kennedy Odion, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the completion of comprehensive security arrangements for the upcoming local government election scheduled for Saturday. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in Benin City. Agbonika […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has assured residents of its complete readiness to conduct a peaceful, transparent, and credible local government election across the state on Saturday. The Chairman of the commission, Mr. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, gave this assurance while addressing a news conference on Thursday in Benin City. […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appealed to traditional rulers across the state’s 18 local government areas to partner with his administration in the ongoing battle against crime and insecurity. The governor made the appeal on Thursday while receiving a delegation of traditional rulers from Edo Central and Edo […]