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‘We’ll do in one year what PDP couldn’t in eight’ — Okpebholo taunts Obaseki

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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

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S’Court affirms Gov. Monday Okpebholo’s election as duly elected

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 July 2025 0

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 […]

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Okpebholo approves N1Billion bursary for Edo students in tertiary institutions

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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 […]

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PDP Blasts Okpebholo over hosting of APC govs, party summit In Edo

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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 […]

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Okpebholo flags-off road construction in nine Edo communities 

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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

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Okpebholo: June 12 calls for renewed commitment to Democratic ideals

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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 […]

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Okpebholo seeks traders’ cooperation over reconstruction of burnt Oba market

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 June 2025 0

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 […]

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Akwa Ibom Gov’s defection ‘ll unlock more opportunities for South South–Okpebholo

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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 […]

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Appeal Court Victory: Okpebholo counsels Ighodalo to accept judgement, end abuse of processes

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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 […]

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2027: Tinubu’s second term not negotiable–Gov Okpebholo

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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 […]

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Okpebholo, APC weaponising fight against criminality to hound opposition, Edo PDP alleges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2025 0

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 […]

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May Day: Okpebholo raises minimum wage for Edo workers to N75,000

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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 […]

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Insecurity: Okpebholo commences demolition of properties connected to kidnapping

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2025 0

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.

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Controversy surrounds alleged medical bill payment by Gov Okpebholo, beneficiary claims no assistance received

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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 […]

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Ighodalo, PDP appeal ‘ll crash at appellate Court, says Gov Okpebholo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 April 2025 0

By Our Reporter Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo’s appeal will crash at the Appellate Court. Governor Okpebholo said this while speaking at Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, venue for the celebration of his election Tribunal […]

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Tribunal affirms Gov. Okpebholo as duly elected Edo state Governor

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By Andrew Orolua The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. The tribunal in a unanimous judgment on Wednesday held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state […]

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Okpebholo demands apology over PDP chieftains’ defamatory remarks

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 March 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given two chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a five-day ultimatum to issue an unreserved apology over what he described as defamatory remarks made against him. The governor threatened legal action if the apology was not rendered within the stipulated time. The two PDP […]

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Okpebholo suspends response team over misconduct

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By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the activities of the Public Safety Response Team(PSRT) indefinitely. It was gathered that there have been several complaints of misconduct by the PSRT, with the latest resulting in the death of a two-year-old girl on Wednesday. Officers of the PSRT at Ring Road in […]

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Okpebholo restores N100 million monthly subvention to Edo Varsity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 March 2025

By Titus Akhigbe Edo State governor ,Senator Monday Okpebholo has restored back the N100 million naira monthly subvention to Edo University, Iyamho which was earlier withdrawn by the immediate past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo ,who was represented by the Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources ,Dr. Washington Osifo disclosed this at the 6th […]

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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, Crusoe Osagie ,who stated this in a press statement made […]