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Okpebholo’s asset verification report filled with deliberate falsehood to malign the image of Past administration,Says Obaseki ‘s Aide

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By Titus Akhigbe Media Adviser to the immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr.Godwin Obaseki has claimed that the assets verification report submitted to Governor Monday Okpebholo is filled with deliberate falsehood to malign the good image of his principal. According to the Media Adviser,

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Okpebholo declares war on criminals in Edo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured Edo people that his administration will collaborate with all security agencies to fight crimes and criminality in the State. Okpebholo, who disclosed this when he received in audience the new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Betty Enekpen Isokpen Otimenyin, said his administration is […]

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“AGF does not represent the Constitution. Chairmen remain suspended” – Edo Government

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 December 2024 0

The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their suspension of all 18 local government chairmen, defying a High Court order reversing the suspension and prohibiting further interference in local council affairs. Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of […]

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Data breach: Gov Okpebholo orders urgent review of Edo e-governance platform

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 November 2024 0

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform. The order was contained in a “Government Special Announcement,” dated 25th November 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the review became necessary following a discovery

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Gov Okpebholo swears in Oshiomhole’s son as commissioner for health

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2024 0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, November 19, swore in the new Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, charging him to take the sector to the next. Governor Okpebholo directed the Commissioner to hit the ground running, assuring him of his administration’s support in ensuring his success in his assignment. His words: […]

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Okpebholo congratulates Aiyedatiwa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 November 2024 0

Edo State governor , Senator Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his election as Ondo State governor. Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress was on Sunday declared elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after winning in all 18 local government areas in the election held on Saturday The governor in […]

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Okpebholo, Idahosa sworn-in as Edo Governor, Deputy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 November 2024 0

..Oshiomhole’s son, others get appointments BY TITUS AKHIGBE Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa were on Tuesday Sworn- in as Executive governor and deputy governor respectively. The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa administered the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Okpebholo at 12.54Pm at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in […]

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Transition: Okpebholo appoints Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Mr. Fred Odianosen Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment, the first of the incoming administration, will take effect on November 12, 2024, according to a statement personally signed by Senator Okpebholo. Mr. Itua is a distinguished journalist with a […]

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Okpebholo vows to usher in new era of development for Edo State

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2024 0

Senator Monday Okpebholo, newly elected Governor of Edo State, has vowed to lead a transformative era of development in the state, with a focus on education, infrastructure, and inclusive governance. In his victory speech, Okpebholo reassured the people of Edo that his administration would prioritize service, transparency, and growth. “For me, I’m coming as a […]

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Southern Senators Forum congratulates Okpebholo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 September 2024 0

By Haruna Salami The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum has extended its heartfelt congratulations to one of its distinguished members, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his successful election as the Executive Governor-Elect of Edo State in the just-concluded election held on September 21, 2024. In their congratulatory message personally signed by it’s Chairman, Senator

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Okpebholo promises building flyover in Benin in first six months in office

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 June 2024 0

By Titus Akhigbe The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 21 Edo Governorship Election, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised that his administration will build a flyover in Benin City to address the road infrastructure deficit, arrest traffic bottlenecks as well as improve the road aesthetics of the ancient city. The […]