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 […]
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 […]
Edo APC chieftain, John Mayaki, has praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his ₦2.5 billion intervention in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), describing it as a bold move that places the lives of Edo people above politics. Mayaki, in terse a statement on Wednesday, said Governor Okpebholo had once again demonstrated that leadership is […]
It was excitement as family, friends, and associates on Sunday joined the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu to express gratitude to God on her appointment as the 7th CMD of the tertiary health institution. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo graced the occasion as […]
The people of South Uneme communities in Edo North have pledged to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives 100 percent of votes in their domain following what they described as effective grassroot development of the current administration in the state and the federal level. They also affirmed a 100% backing for the Edo State […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Saturday, August 16, 2025, cast his vote in the Edo Central Senatorial By-election, even as he expressed concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The governor arrived at Ward 2, Unit 1, Udomi Primary School in Esan Central Local Government Area at about […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, says his government will soon begin commissioning completed projects across the state. He said the move will expose the failures of the past administration under Godwin Obaseki, who governed the state for eight years. Okpebholo made the statement at a rally in Igueben Local Government Area, where the […]
By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court Nigeria on Thursday’s dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo challenging the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who won Edo State Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. The apex court held in […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the sum of ₦1 billion as bursary support for students of Edo State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. Okpebholo, during a town hall meeting with young people in Edo State recently, pledged to look into a passionate request made […]
By Titus Akhigbe The opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Edo State has berated governor Monday Okpebholo over the hosting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and the South South Summit of the party in the state amid controversy surrounding the alleged N100 billion loan. It will be recalled that the Progressive Governors Forum held a […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, performed the official flag-off ceremony for a 14-kilometer road project in Edo spanning nine communities. The project encompasses nine communities and is expected to significantly improve connectivity and economic activities in the area. Speaking ,Okpebholo expressed gratitude to the elders of the community and […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on all Edo residents and Nigerians, to reflect on the enduring lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and unity. Okpebholo emphasized that June 12 serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo state government has appealed for cooperation towards the renovation of the burnt Oba market in fulfillment of the promises made by governor Monday Okpebholo. The Managing Director of Edo state Public Building and Maintenance Agency, Hon. Okoyomoh Bawa Mohammed, made the appeal with traders at the Oba market during a […]
By Titus Akhigbe Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on his recent and historic defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okpebholo commended Governor Eno’s bold and courageous decision to align with the progressive ideals and national vision of the […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the defeated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 21st September, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, Barr. Asue Ighodalo to accept Thursday’s judgment of the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the victory of His Excellency. The Court of Appeal, in […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has urged the support of South South Monarchs in support of the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The Governor spoke while receiving the South South Monarchs Forum at the Government House, Benin City appealed to them to support the President in 2027. He […]
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led government is weaponising the fight against criminality to intimidate, harass, and silence members of the opposition in the State. Speaking during a press conference on Friday, at its Secretariat in Benin City, the Chairman of […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70, 000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while delivering his May Day speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City Edo State. The Governor, while appreciating […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a crackdown on crime-related properties, beginning with the demolition of buildings connected to kidnappings and cult-related violence in the state. During the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. […]
By Titus Akhigbe Mr. Umoru Imokha Abdulahi, whose wife’s medical bills were reportedly settled by Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo after their detention at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has come forward to assert that his family did not receive any such assistance. Following media reports about the detention of Abdulahi’s wife […]