The former Edo State Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources, Barr. Washington Osifo, has given reasons why he took the bold step to opt out the Edo State cabinet. He said it was in compliance with the state government’s directive to political appointees interested in contesting for elective offices to opt out of his cabinet and […]
The Edo State Branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Sunday refuted a recent social media posts targeting the management and clinical operations of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). A viral posts suggested that the hospital’s leadership had improperly engaged a private laboratory for healthcare services. In a statement signed and made […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State has condemned the recent decision of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to make the real-time electronic transmission of election results optional. In a terse statement by the state Publicity Secretary of the opposition PDP,Barr. Dan Osa-Ogbegie,he described the Senate’s decision as retrogressive.His words:”this retrogressive move […]
A popular group, Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide, on Saturday raised concerns over the troubling trend of individuals seeking the senatorial seat despite past failures to fulfil constitutional responsibilities. Specifically, the group criticized a former lawmaker rumored to be vying for the senatorial ticket. They stated that this individual lacks a demonstrable history of advocacy, developmental initiatives, […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that it is impossible to replace a performing President like Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President’s bold and courageous reforms are already transforming Nigeria. Okpebholo made the declaration during the inauguration of Senatorial, Local Government Area (LGA), and Youth Coordinators for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. The event […]
A popular socio-cultural group in Edo North Senatorial district, Owan Conscience has disowned the purported endorsement of Senator Adams Oshiomhole for a second term in the National Assembly by some leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan East Local Government Area. In a well-attended press conference addressed on Thursday in Benin by […]
Following the recent incessant outages in Edo,the management of Ossiomo Power plant has condemned the alleged illegal activities of a Chinese firm, CCETC in its facility The communication Director of Ossiomo Power Plant,Mr.Jonathan Ukidi in a terse statement raised grave concerns about respect for the rule of law, corporate responsibility, and the protection […]
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Edo State Branch, has declared that the ongoing strike action by doctors in the state will continue due to the unacceptable insecurity situation in the state. The Edo NMA expressed strong disapproval of the prevailing insecurity, emphasizing that services will remain suspended until the safe release of their […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a blistering condemnation of the All Progressives Congress (APC)–led Edo State Government under Senator Monday Okpebholo, describing its handling of the rising insecurity in Ekpoma and environs as a combination of incompetence and indifference. In a terse statement released to newsmen by the Publicity Secretary of the Party […]
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties ( CRPP) has condemned Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo over alleged insensitivity while handling the violent protest that erupted in Ekpoma as a result of incessant kidnapping in the area. According to a statement issued and signed by the National Chairman of CRPP,Dr.Samson Isibor after their […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended road contractors delivering quality jobs across Edo South Senatorial District, while warning firms lagging behind to sit up or risk losing their contracts. The governor gave the commendation during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects in Edo South, as part of his administration’s push to […]
Hon. Omorede Osifo, the All Progressives Congress (APC ) Deputy National Treasurer, who is also the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Women Mobilisation (State), has stated that “the New Year presents us with renewed hope, a shining future, fresh opportunities, and a strengthened resolve to deepen inclusive governance, women empowerment, and grassroots […]
The Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Hon. Omorede Osifo has predicted that at the end of his first four years tenure, the Governor would be begged to complete the next four years based on his level of achievements. According to a terse press statement signed by Osifo,”Senator Monday […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has received the report and resolutions of a five-man committee set up to investigate the state’s stake in the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Hotel projects. Receiving the report at Government House, Benin City, Governor Okpebholo assured that the findings would be fully implemented, disclosing […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has received a significant boost to its healthcare delivery capabilities with the donation of a state-of-the-art 160-Slice CT Scan Machine from the government and people of Japan. The Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu expressed her gratitude for the generous contribution, highlighting its potential to […]
The Edo State Government has said the 2026 Appropriation Bill presented to the State House of Assembly by Governor Monday Okpebholo is strategically designed to accelerate infrastructure renewal, expand employment opportunities, and strengthen social services across the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Engr. Emmanuel Okoebor, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the details of the […]
A former Commissioner of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Henry Omoregie Williams Idahagbon, has petitioned the Senate President, accusing Senator Adams Oshiomhole of making “reckless, false and malicious” allegations of corruption against him during a Senate confirmation hearing. In the petition dated and addressed to the Senate President, Idahagbon said Oshiomhole’s objection to his […]
Edo state government has opened its audited records around how money was channeled towards a controversial project executed by ex-governor ,Godwin Obaseki, saying he took the sum of N25 billion bond to finance the hotel he later allegedly sold to one of his cronies for peanut. This revelations was contained in a video posted by […]
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo has called on the State House of Assembly, the National Universities Commission, NUC, and the Council of Legal Education, CLE, to investigate the alleged controversial Professor of Law title conferred on the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Roland Otaru, SAN. The party said the call for […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sacked Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. The Secretary to the State government, Barr.Umar Musa Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement dated December 4, 2025 and made available to newsmen in Benin-City. Ikhilor, who did not give any reason for the sudden sack, however, announced the appointment […]