Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has publicly criticized Senator Monday Okpebholo following comments made by the senator on TVC News’ program “Journalist Hangout.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, Ighodalo labeled Okpebholo’s assertion that “they are […]
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the recent violent assaults on seven farming communities in the Ovia South West Local Government Area, which resulted in the tragic loss of 22 lives and left numerous others injured. The governor also expressed outrage over the killings of two farmers, Batemue Ebo […]
A tragic incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City resulted in the death of Pius Etim, a driver, following the collapse of a mast during heavy rainfall on Thursday night. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, attributed the incident to alleged substandard construction work by contractors hired during […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has outlined an ambitious vision for his administration, aiming to position the state as the fifth largest economy in Nigeria. The governor made this announcement during a speech marking his first 100 days in office, emphasizing a strategic focus on agriculture, infrastructure, and youth skills […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, have engaged in a public dispute concerning allegations of a staggering N96 billion misappropriation of local government funds. During a recent event, Okpebholo announced that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute several recently impeached […]
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has secured government-sponsored vocational training in collaboration with Italy. The screening process for this initiative is set to begin on March 10, 2025, in Benin City. It is facilitated by Mater Africa, a non-governmental organization, in partnership with the Office of the First […]
The Edo State Waste Management Board announced on Friday that it has apprehended and prosecuted over 160 individuals for improper waste disposal, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat indiscriminate refuse disposal. The board has implemented several concrete measures to address this pressing issue. Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, the managing […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has authorized the promotion of 8,476 primary and junior secondary school teachers, a decision aimed at recognizing their dedication and improving the overall quality of education in the state. Mrs. Onomen Goodness Briggs, Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), announced […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has inaugurated the Back-to-Farm initiative aimed at boosting food production across the state’s three senatorial districts. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting with local farmers at a community farm settlement in Ovia South West Local Government Area. Governor Okpebholo described the initiative […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working alongside the Federal Government to advance the state’s development and make it a model for others. This promise was made during a courtesy visit from the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, at the Government House in […]