The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to bolstering local government administration, focusing on security enhancement, infrastructure development, and economic empowerment across its 18 local government areas. This commitment was reaffirmed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Lucky Eseigbe, during an address to […]

A controversial bill aiming to remove immunity from prosecution for Vice Presidents, Governors, and Deputy Governors in Nigeria has successfully passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, one of 42 considered during Wednesday’s plenary session, marks a significant step in a potential overhaul of constitutional protections […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning widespread protests across the state with the aim of destabilizing the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Jarrett Tenebe, the APC State Chairman, made the allegations during a press conference on Wednesday, claiming that […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has publicly distanced himself from the South-South Governors Forum’s recent condemnation of the situation in Rivers State, according to a statement released Thursday. The statement, issued by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in Benin City, clarified the Governor’s position, stating that he was not […]

Elected local government councilors representing all 18 local government areas in Edo State have vehemently refuted claims of their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming their unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The councilors gathered at the PDP Secretariat in Benin City on Thursday to publicly […]

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