The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the immediate removal of Mrs. Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin as the Commissioner of Police (CP) for Edo State, replacing her with CP Monday Agbonika. The decision follows the tragic killing of 16 Hausa-Fulani travelers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, on March […]
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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has lauded the Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to uphold the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the recent Edo State gubernatorial election. The commendation was given during a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on Thursday. During the […]
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is poised to begin enforcing its long-awaited space regulation and licensing mandate, backed by a N20 billion take-off fund approved by President Bola Tinubu. This announcement was made by NASRDA Director-General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju, in an exclusive interview with the News Agency […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which on Wednesday upheld the election of Governor Okpebholo. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September […]
The affirmation of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 19th gubernatorial election by the election petition tribunal has elicited a spectrum of reactions across Edo State. While the All Progressives Congress (APC) celebrates the ruling, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed disappointment and is considering its options. The […]
The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the 2024 gubernatorial election, dismissing all petitions filed by opposition parties challenging the outcome. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, solidifies Okpebholo’s position as Governor and reinforces the integrity of the state’s electoral process. The […]
In a move aimed at ensuring stability and continued governance, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed Festus Osagie Aiyeki, the Enogie (Duke) of Iguogie, to assume oversight of the Evbolekpen community in the Ovia North East Local Government Area. This directive follows the indefinite suspension of Chief […]
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, delivered its judgment on Wednesday, affirming the victory of Governor Monday […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has conveyed his warmest Eid-el-Fitr greetings to the Muslim community, both within Edo State and across the nation. The Governor’s message, released on Sunday, March 30, 2025, through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, lauded the Muslim faithful for their unwavering commitment, piety, and […]
In the wake of the tragic lynching of travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken decisive action, suspending all vigilante group activities and the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). The announcement, made through a statement […]