Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved a minor but strategic reshuffle of members of the Edo State Executive Council, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, announced in a statement issued on Friday in Benin City. According to Ikhilor, the realignment is part of the administration’s broader agenda to […]
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The Edo State Executive Council has approved the construction of additional road projects spanning the three senatorial districts. This initiative aims to enhance mobility and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and vehicles throughout the state. Hon. Felix Akhabue, the State Commissioner for Works, affirmed that this decision […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly denounced the state government’s recently announced plan to establish a state-owned airline. In a statement released on Friday, PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Dan Osa-Ogbegie characterized the proposal as a misallocation of resources, indicative of a disconnect between the […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Fred Itua of his duties as Chief Press Secretary (CPS), appointing Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele as his replacement. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, on December 4, 2025, and circulated […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a secure and enabling environment for investors and multinational corporations operating within the state. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa gave the assurance on Wednesday in Benin City after a closed-door meeting with representatives of Pan Ocean Oil Corporation Nigeria Limited and […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s preparedness to host the February 2026 edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival, pledging to deliver a world-class sporting event that will unite the region and showcase Edo’s athletic strength. The governor made the declaration in Benin City on Tuesday during […]
The Edo State Government has issued a stern directive to former Deputy Governor Mr. Godwin Omobayo, demanding the immediate return of all government-owned assets still in his possession. The ultimatum, delivered through a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, gives Omobayo seven days to comply […]
The residents of Aruogba, a community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, have made a passionate appeal to Governor Monday Okpebholo for urgent intervention in resolving persistent electricity challenges that have plagued the area for years. Speaking on behalf of the Landlord Association, Mr. Kingsley Ogbeide, the group’s […]
A devastating motor accident occurred on Saturday along the Benin-Auchi Road, leaving several people injured. Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was passing by the scene, sprang into action to rescue the victims. The accident involved four vehicles, including three commercial mini-buses and a Toyota Venza, which allegedly drove against traffic. Witnesses […]
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 […]