A coalition of women from Edo State has publicly called upon Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, to issue an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian populace. This appeal was made during a peaceful protest held in Benin City. The demonstration was spearheaded by Hon. Barr. Itohan […]
Politics
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor as the Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, signaling a renewed focus on engaging Edo indigenes abroad for the state’s growth. The announcement was officially made by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., […]
Following the House of Representatives’ adoption of reports on four key tax reform bills, the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James Faleke (APC-Lagos), has assured Nigerians that the resulting legislation will be broadly accepted and beneficial to the nation. The assurance came on Thursday after a rigorous review […]
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has reinstated Rt. Hon. Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, effective Wednesday evening. The reinstatement follows an investigation into allegations of financial impropriety, from which Osagie was exonerated. Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, Esq., communicated the governor’s directive in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called upon leaders and stakeholders in the South-South and Niger Delta regions to actively support his administration’s initiatives aimed at accelerating development in the oil-rich Niger Delta. The appeal was made in a statement released Wednesday by Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama, Director of Corporate Affairs at […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has vehemently refuted accusations from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, alleging PDP involvement in the state’s escalating insecurity crisis. The PDP characterizes these accusations as a calculated attempt to deflect blame and target the opposition. PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi, in a […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, represented by Mrs. Joy Adesina, SAN, asserted that leadership transcends mere power retention and necessitates creating tangible, positive change for the populace. This statement formed the core of his keynote address at the 2025 Youth Leadership Clinic held Wednesday in Benin City. Organized for secondary […]
A significant realignment has occurred in the Edo State House of Assembly as four lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Donald Okugbe (PDP – Akoko-Edo II), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Bright Iyamu (PDP – Orhionmwon South II), Richard Edosa (PDP – Oredo West), and Sunday Ojezele […]
The Nigerian Senate has formally requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye-elections for the vacant senatorial seats representing Edo Central and Anambra South. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, officially declaring the two seats vacant and underscoring the urgency of […]
In a move aimed at fostering unity and addressing recent internal challenges, the Labour Party (LP) has established a three-man Intervention and Truce Committee to reconcile with its members in the National Assembly. The initiative follows a series of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), raising concerns within […]