Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched an investigation into the $10 million reportedly spent by the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki to revitalize the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. The announcement followed an unannounced visit by Governor Okpebholo and top officials to the newspaper’s premises in Benin City […]
Politics
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally notified the Edo State House of Assembly that it now holds the majority, a development confirmed by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku during Tuesday’s plenary session. The shift in power dynamics stems from the defection of four lawmakers from the […]
The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the State House of Assembly to recall the 18 local government chairmen who were suspended in December 2024, citing the need for effective grassroots governance and alleging financial impropriety in their absence. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
The Edo State government has levied serious accusations against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleging that the party is responsible for the rising insecurity in the state. In a statement released on Sunday, the government, through the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, claimed the PDP […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has lauded the Edo State Chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) for their critical support to legislators in driving policy-making and development initiatives throughout the state. The commendation came during a meeting held on March 13th at the Edo […]
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 […]
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 […]