The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has expressed strong objections to the recent suspension of local government chairmen in Edo State by Governor Monday Okpebholo. This suspension, affecting 18 local government chairmen and their deputies, was enacted on December 17 by the state House […]
Politics
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to direct governance, stating that he will not depend on external consultants to manage state affairs. This declaration was made during an oath-taking ceremony held on Tuesday for newly appointed members of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Local Government […]
Edo State’s political landscape has taken a dramatic turn with the suspension of all 18 elected local government council chairmen. The Edo State House of Assembly unanimously suspended all the 18 elected local government council chairmen in the state, citing allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. This decision, made during […]
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 Edo governorship election, has voiced intentions to take legal action against Jarrett Tenebe, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing allegations of defamation. In a legal notice issued by the law firm Banwo & Ighodalo, Ighodalo […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented a comprehensive budget proposal of N605 billion for the fiscal year 2025 to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Dubbed the “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” this proposal marks a 25% increase compared to the previous year’s budget. […]
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 […]
Residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) have raised concerns about the continued marginalization of the area in state governance and infrastructure development, urging newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to address their grievances. The protest, articulated in a letter from the Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), highlights systemic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has reaffirmed his commitment to working with Governor Godwin Obaseki. On Monday, Shaibu inspected several ongoing projects in Benin, including the Raddison Blu Hotel, Museum of West Africa Art (MOWAA), Sepele Road, and various road construction sites. Shaibu expressed […]