Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of celebrated Nollywood actress and humanitarian, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City, confirming that the appointment takes immediate […]
The Nigerian Army has formally commended the Edo State Government for its sustained logistical and administrative support in the ongoing offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes. This commendation was delivered during a high-level courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City on Wednesday, led by the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of […]
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 […]
The Edo State Government has returned 2,950 plots of land to 1,550 persons whose property was demolished at Oke-Oroma Community in Oredo Local Government Area by the previous administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The property was returned to the owners in fulfillment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s electioneering promises to the affected residents. The property was […]
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 […]
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has accused a Nigerian living in Russia and other diaspora actors of sponsoring what authorities describe as a well-organised riot in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, following a weekend demonstration over insecurity. The events began last Saturday when residents and youths, including some perceived to be from Ambrose Alli […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has declared his full support for Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state over his recent remarks concerning Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Wike, who spoke on Tuesday during the launch of the modern Edo Line mass transit service in Benin City, […]
Monday Okpebholo, the Edo state governor, has reiterated his directive that Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), must notify him before visiting the state. Okpebholo said the instruction was a security measure — not a threat — and insisted it was his responsibility to protect all residents and visitors in […]
BY TITUS AKHIGBE Barely few days to the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State, a novelty cum victory football match would be played in his honour by some select celebrities. Among the celebrities on the field of play would be ex-Super Eagles and Bendel Insurance of Benin stars comprising Mutiu Adepoju, […]