The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration to accelerating development across the state as Edo marks its 35th anniversary. Idahosa gave the assurance in a goodwill message on Wednesday in Benin while congratulating residents on the milestone. Edo […]
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The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has urged the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Yekini Idiaye, to promote unity, transparency and teamwork in the discharge of his duties. The governor made the call on Monday when he received Idiaye and 13 other lawmakers at the Government […]
A member representing Akoko-Edo Constituency I, Rt. Hon. Yekini Idiaye, has emerged as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly. Idiaye, a third-term lawmaker, takes over from Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, who resigned as Speaker on Monday amid moves by lawmakers to impeach him. His emergence was […]
The Association of Resident Doctors under Edo State Government Employment (ARD EDGE) has commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for implementing the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in line with the remuneration obtainable in federal hospitals. In a statement jointly signed by the President of ARD EDGE, Dr. Peter […]
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has given a strong endorsement to the ongoing training programme for 500 forest guards in Edo State, confirming that it fully meets the approved national standards. Maj.-Gen. Hilary Mabeokwu, Director of Defence Affairs at ONSA, conveyed this commendation on Thursday during a […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout recorded during the ongoing local government election across the state, describing it as a strong endorsement of his administration’s good governance. The governor made the remark shortly after casting his vote at Ward 2, Udomi Primary […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has expressed strong confidence in the quality of the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Sapele road, assuring residents that the concrete pavement being used will serve the state for up to 80 years with minimal major maintenance. The governor gave this assurance shortly after personally […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Mr. Anayochukwu (Martin) Oli, a businessman and community leader from Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State, as a Commissioner-nominee of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The confirmation followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, during plenary in Benin […]
The Head of Service of Edo State, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, has proudly declared that Edo State now ranks as the leading state in e-governance across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Dr. Okungbowa made the declaration on Monday while addressing Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other members of staff […]
The Edo State High Court of Justice is set to launch a dedicated Special Criminal Court in July to accelerate the prosecution of serious offences, particularly those involving cultism and kidnapping. This development was announced in an official statement signed by the Court’s Chief Registrar, Benson Osawaru, on Friday in […]