President Bola Tinubu has encouraged the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo to empower the Legislature and other vital government institutions throughout his administration. He urged Okpebholo to justify the confidence placed in him and the APC while fostering true democracy and effective governance in the State, Stating that a robust and independent legislature...
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Okpebholo suspends revenue collection in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the suspension of all revenue collection,. including motor parks and others indefinitely across the State. On Wednesday directive is contained in statement issued by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor who also ordered the State Commissioner of Police to arrest anyone who flouts the...
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Okpebholo, CJ recall judges rejected by Obaseki
The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday directed the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa to take necessary action without delay on the three judicial officers whose swearing-in were either denied by previous administration of Godwin Obaseki having been recommended and screened by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Obaseki had sworn-in five...
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Edo govt vests returned artefacts in Oba of Benin
The Edo State has vested all repatriated Benin artefacts and Benin bronze works that were looted away from the Benin Royal Palace by British invaders during the 1897 expedition, in Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin, eroding the infamous and indecisive stance by previous administration. This followed the...
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Okpebholo appoints Oshiomhole’s son, ex-Minority Whip, Ikhilor
Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointments of three Commissioners- designate into his cabinet, hours after his swearing-in on Tuesday. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor in a statement said Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s son, was appointed as the State Commissioner for Health. Itua said the Governor also approved...
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Okpebholo, Idahosa sworn-in as Edo gov, deputy
Senator Monday Okpebholo and Honourable Dennis Idahosa have been sworn-in as Edo State Governor and the State deputy Governor, pledging to uphold Nigeria Constitution. Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, administered the oath of allegiance and oath office on Governor Okpebholo at 12: 54p.m on Monday at Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City,...
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Lagos market accident claims three lives
There was pandemonium in Monday morning when a truck ploughed into a commercial tricycle and a car at Aiyetoro market in the Epe area in Lagos State, killing three persons on-the-spot. The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a post on X formerly known as Twitter, Monday. The agency blamed the...
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AIG sets up Edo vigilante 2 months after suspension
AIG Arungwa Nwazue, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5 Police Headquarters in Benin City, comprising Edo and Delta States Police Commands have reconstituted the vigilante Group, raising expectations amongst Edo residents whose fates have been hanging on cliff hanger. The new quasi security outfit codename Edo State Police vigilante...
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Ossiomo power, Raddisson, MOWAA missing in Obaseki’s handover note
The incoming government of Senator Monday Okpebholo and the outgoing government of Godwin Obaseki, appear set for showdown, following the non-disclosure of the ownership of Ossiomo power plant, Raddisson Blu Hotel and Museum of West Africa Arts (MOWAA) in the Report of the Transition Committee presented to Senator Okpebholo. In its recommendation, the Chairman of...
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Okpebholo appoints CPS ahead of inauguration
The Governor-elect, has announced the appointment of Mr. Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary, prior to his inauguration on Tuesday November 12th 2024. A statement personally signed by Okpebholo described Itua as a distinguished journalist with a wealth of experience having previously served as the Assistant Political Editor at The Sun newspaper. The statement...