Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured residents of renewed hope, stronger security, and accelerated development in 2026, pledging that no community will be left behind as his administration builds on the gains of its first year in office. In his New Year message, signed by his Chief Press […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo has unveiled the 2026 Appropriation Bill valued at ₦939.85 billion, describing it as the Budget of Hope and Growth. The proposal, presented on Tuesday to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlines an ambitious fiscal roadmap designed to consolidate the administration’s first-year achievements and restore public confidence […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State began its 2025 Batch C Orientation Course with a total of 1,422 corps members taking the oath, comprising 689 men and 733 women. The pledge ceremony featured Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, who attended on behalf of the […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to embrace purposeful governance, institutional discipline, and people‑centered development as his administration enters its second year. Speaking at a press conference in Benin City on Thursday, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the PDP, reviewed […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo has made an urgent appeal to the state government to address the numerous infrastructure and operational challenges confronting the orientation camp in Okada. Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie, Coordinator of the NYSC in Edo, made the appeal during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has announced that education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure are at the forefront of its development agenda. Mr. Bugie Okhuemoi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, shared details of the administration’s focus in an interview with the News Agency […]
Members of the Ugu Youths Development for Change (UYDC) in the Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State staged a protest on Monday against the recent inauguration of the Abraka-Oben Road by the Ministry of Regional Development. The protest, which took place in Benin City, was organized by youth representatives […]
In an effort to rejuvenate the transport infrastructure in Edo State, the government has welcomed a delegation from the World Bank. This visit is part of a preliminary mission for urban mobility in the state, highlighting the state’s dedication to enhancing transportation with global assistance. The World Bank team, led […]