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 […]
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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 […]
In a notable culmination of his administration, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, recently expressed profound satisfaction regarding his tenure in office, particularly highlighting the bold reforms and initiatives implemented across various critical sectors. During a commissioning event held on Tuesday, Governor Obaseki was joined by notable dignitaries, including his […]
The Edo Command of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) recently convened a conference aimed at tackling the rising tide of crimes in Edo State. The event, held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Agency, brought together stakeholders from across the state to forge a united front against crime. […]
The joint unions of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, comprising the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Non-Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (NASUP), and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANP), have urged the state government to address the four-month salary arrears owed to workers. The last salary received was […]
The Edo State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Edo Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The Edo Governor-elect has been accused of making unsubstantiated claims regarding looting and vandalization by government officials within the state. Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, articulated the government’s position […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has taken a decisive step to support former local government employees by approving the payment of gratuities for those who concluded their service in 2011. This announcement comes as part of the ongoing efforts to ensure that pensioners receive the compensation entitled to […]
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called on Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to fulfill his campaign promises, emphasizing that divine guidance will support him in his role. Oba Ewuare II offered this counsel during a visit by the governor-elect and […]
Honorable Donald Okogbe, the lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo II, has expressed gratitude to his constituents and supporters following his reinstatement by the Edo State House of Assembly after a five-month suspension. In a published statement, Okogbe thanked everyone who stood by him during the challenging period, particularly his constituency, for […]
After a five-month suspension, the Edo State House of Assembly has announced the recall of Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor, two lawmakers who were suspended alongside Bright Iyamu over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker and other principal officers. The situation unfolded on May 6, when the Assembly took […]