The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday declined a request from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to alter the minority leadership structure of the legislature, citing failure to comply with established parliamentary procedures. The request emerged following the defection of three lawmakers who were formerly members of the […]
Edo State House of Assembly
Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a strong warning against “transactional politics” on Thursday as the party formally welcomed serving lawmakers from Edo State into its fold. The event, held in Abuja, was attended by a diverse group of political figures and delegates […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, has announced that the state government has procured eight bulletproof patrol trucks to strengthen security operations across Edo’s three senatorial districts. Agbebaku disclosed this during a high-level security meeting convened by the House on Friday in Benin City. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State appears to be steering through a turbulent factional period as its State Working Committee (SWC) temporarily lifts suspensions for some party members while keeping others in limbo. The developments emerged from a meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid ongoing tensions […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed four additional individuals as commissioner-designates, paving the way for their appointment into the state executive council. The confirmation followed a formal request from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who had nominated the individuals for key positions in his cabinet. The House had previously confirmed […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Kassim Afegbua and seven other nominees as commissioner-designates, following a screening process conducted by the House Committee on Rules and Business Committee, led by Majority Leader Jonathan Aigbokhan. Governor Monday Okpebholo had formally requested the Assembly to screen and confirm the […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has acknowledged a proposal from the “Owan Conscience” group to establish a University of Science and Technology in Owan. The proposal, which aligns with the Speaker’s vision, has been praised for its diligent work and […]
The Edo State House of Assembly convened its session promptly at 9:41 am today and proceeded with a decisive voting process that culminated in the impeachment of the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. With 18 out of the 20 present members voting in favour of the impeachment and one member […]
On Monday, the Edo State House of Assembly made significant progress on a pivotal bill for financial autonomy, advancing it to its second reading. The proposed law aims to grant the State Assembly the financial independence it is entitled to, as required by Section 121 of the Federal Republic of […]