The people of Akoko Edo, alive with hopes and expectations, desired a significant chapter in their political narrative with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. As we reflect on the promises made during his campaign and scrutinize the early achievements of his administration, it becomes imperative to remind not only […]
Politics
The Conference of Professionals within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a clarion call for unity among party leaders, members, and stakeholders to avert what they describe as an imminent collapse of the party. This appeal was made in Abuja on Monday by the group’s Protem National Coordinator, Obinna […]
In a statement to the press on Monday, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed his optimism regarding the impending judgment from the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. The tribunal has reserved its decision on the petition submitted by Dr. Asue Ighodalo and […]
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo State has reserved its judgment in the case brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, who is contesting the results of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, announced the […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has named Ms. Ivie Idahosa as the new general manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), effective immediately. The announcement was made on Friday via a statement from the Secretary to the State Government. Ivie Idahosa is well-qualified for her […]
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State are calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo to promptly redeploy staff at the Government House who previously served under former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The group, known as the Edo APC Leaders of Thought, expressed concerns that retaining these staff members poses […]
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has publicly criticized Senator Monday Okpebholo following comments made by the senator on TVC News’ program “Journalist Hangout.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, Ighodalo labeled Okpebholo’s assertion that “they are […]
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 […]
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 […]