Benin City, Edo State – On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Edo State government officially launched the emblem appeal fund in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The event took place at the Government House in Benin City, with the Secretary to the State Government, […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has presented a comprehensive budget proposal of N605 billion for the fiscal year 2025 to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. Dubbed the “Budget of Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo,” this proposal marks a 25% increase compared to the previous year’s budget. […]
Benin City, Edo State – Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has made a strong commitment to elevate the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) into a leading media organization on the global stage. This pledge came during his recent inspection of various road construction projects across Benin City. Accompanied by senior government officials, […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to collaborate closely with traditional rulers across the state to address insecurity and other pressing issues at the grassroots level. His commitment was reaffirmed during a recent meeting with representatives from the Edo North Senatorial District. During the engagement, Gov. Okpebholo expressed […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to ensure the safety, welfare, and security of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members assigned to the state during their service year. The governor conveyed this assurance through his deputy, Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa, at the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024 Batch […]
Residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA) have raised concerns about the continued marginalization of the area in state governance and infrastructure development, urging newly sworn-in Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to address their grievances. The protest, articulated in a letter from the Akoko-Edo Development Association (AEDA), highlights systemic […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed a revised Appropriation Bill amounting to N485.63 billion, a pivotal move aimed at advancing the state’s developmental initiatives. The bill, which received the green light from the Edo State House of Assembly, allocates N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken the unprecedented step of freezing all state-owned accounts in commercial banks. This order is effective immediately and remains in place until further notice, a directive that underscores the governor’s commitment to stringent financial oversight. The announcement, made public through a statement from Fred […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Edo State’s newly inaugurated governor, has hit the ground running with key appointments and a comprehensive development plan. Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, son of the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, Musa Ikhilor, and Samson Osagie have been nominated as Commissioner of Health, Secretary to the State […]
The Edo State Government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Edo Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The Edo Governor-elect has been accused of making unsubstantiated claims regarding looting and vandalization by government officials within the state. Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, articulated the government’s position […]