The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the state government to assume full ownership of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Hotel, Benin, following investigations into alleged irregularities surrounding the facilities. The decision was reached during plenary on Monday after lawmakers considered […]
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The Edo State House of Assembly has taken a significant legislative step by repealing the existing 2025 Customary Court of Appeal Law and passing a new bill to re-establish the court under updated legal provisions. The decision followed a detailed clause-by-clause review during the committee of the whole session held […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has announced plans to investigate two high-profile projects initiated during the tenure of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The projects under scrutiny are the Radisson Blu Hotel development and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA), both of which have drawn public interest due […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed Prof. Roland Otaru as a member of the State Executive Council, despite a formal petition from a traditional ruler opposing his appointment. Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier, on August 8, 2025, nominated Prof. Otaru alongside Barrister Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a N100 billion loan for Governor Monday Okpebholo to facilitate infrastructural development projects throughout the state. The approval followed a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday. The letter, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, to explain the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a traditional ruler from Ikpeshi within the Assembly complex. The invitation, extended on Monday, requires Mr. Agbonika to appear before an executive session of the lawmakers […]
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 Edo State House of Assembly has lauded the Edo State Migration Agency for its decisive actions aimed at eradicating illicit drug trade and prostitution along Ihama Road and its adjacent Government Reservation Area (GRA). This commendation underscores the agency’s role in restoring order and enhancing the integrity of these […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has made significant legal reforms by passing the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025, which introduces the death penalty for convicted kidnappers. This development occurred during a session on Tuesday, where the majority leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, initiated a motion for the assembly to review the […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has officially approved a budget of N676 billion for the state government’s expenditures for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year. This decision was made during a plenary session held on Monday. The approved budget reflects an increase of N72 billion from the initial proposal of […]