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 […]
Politics
A significant political shift has occurred in Edo State, with seventeen out of the eighteen legislative leaders, who assumed the role of acting chairmen following the impeachment of democratically elected local government chairmen, formally defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced on Monday, further consolidates the APC’s […]
A political storm is brewing in Edo State, as a group known as Edo North Conscience (ENC) has called for the removal of Speaker Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku from office. This development comes barely 24 hours after the All Progressives Congress (APC) notified the State House of Assembly of its […]
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 […]
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., […]