The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo State has reserved judgment in the Action Alliance’s (AA) petition challenging the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The hearing took place on Tuesday in Abuja, presided over by Justice Wilfred Kpochi and a panel of two additional members. Following a […]
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The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of empowerment items to 18,500 women across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). This initiative is being overseen by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President (OSSAP) on Sustainable […]
The Edo State Government has alleged that former consultants hired by the previous administration under Godwin Obaseki were paid N5.7 billion to subscribe to the e-governance platform. This claim was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, during the launch of Project SHINE at an event […]
The Edo House of Assembly has officially relieved all political appointees associated with its members of their duties, effective immediately. The announcement was made during a plenary session on Wednesday in Benin by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku. Agbebaku revealed that the decision was reached collectively by all 24 members of the […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, have engaged in a public dispute concerning allegations of a staggering N96 billion misappropriation of local government funds. During a recent event, Okpebholo announced that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute several recently impeached […]
In a significant move for infrastructural development, the Edo House of Assembly passed two bills during their second reading on Monday that aim to establish the State Road Fund Board (SRFB) and the Edo Rural Access Road Agency (RARA). The legislative session took place in Benin and focused on funding […]
In the wake of the recent suspension of 18 local government chairpersons and their deputies, Tom Obaseki, the Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Acting Head of Administration/Director of Finance and Accounts. The ultimatum demands an explanation for the non-payment of salaries spanning […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has closed its defense in the ongoing petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which contests its victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. As the third respondent in the case, the APC concluded its proceedings after four witnesses provided testimonies to support […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working alongside the Federal Government to advance the state’s development and make it a model for others. This promise was made during a courtesy visit from the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, at the Government House in […]
Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo-Anani, coordinator of the Edo governor’s wife’s office, emphasized the significance of unity among women during a recent meeting with representatives of the Afemai Women in Politics in Benin. Okpebholo-Anani underscored the necessity of harmony across ethnic backgrounds for achieving shared objectives. “We must focus on oneness and […]