APC Governorship aspirant In Edo Congratulates Oba of Benin Ownership, Custody Of Repatriated Artifacts.
Admin An aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr Joseph Ikpea, for the 2024 governorship election in Edo state has congratulated the Benin monarch Oba Ewuare II on the decision of the Federal Government that gave…
OPINION: Electoral Reform or Democratic Backslide? Nigeria Must Guard Against a One-Party State
By Paul Okojie Nigeria’s democracy stands at a delicate crossroads following the passage of the new electoral law by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led National Assembly and its approval by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the government argues that the legislation is…
Edo State Governor Orders Contractors to Expedite Work on Roads Ahead of Wet Season
Benin City-Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed contractors handling road construction projects across the state to intensify work and operate round the clock in order to beat the peak of the rainy season. Governor Okpebholo gave the directive during…
Governor Okpebholo’s 100MW Ologbo Initiative Seeks to Guarantee Reliable Energy
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Reliable electricity has always been central to the economic future of Edo State. From factories and small businesses to government institutions and households, steady power supply determines how efficiently people work, produce, and live. In…
Warri NUJ Passes No Confidence Vote On Oyowe, Delta NUJ Chairman Over Constitutional Breaches
Warri-The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Warri Correspondents’ Chapel has passed a vote of no confidence on Comr. Churchill Oyowe, Chairman, Delta State Council of NUJ over breach of the Union’s Constitution during an emergency Congress to deliberate on recent…
Gov. Okpebholo Approves Minor Shake-up in Edo Revenue Agencies
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor reassignment of key officials in the state’s revenue sector as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and administration. In a special government announcement dated March 11, 2026, and…
Tinubu Approves Fiscal Incentives for $20bn Bonga Deepwater Project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved targeted fiscal incentives to unlock the long-awaited Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) deepwater project, a development expected to attract about $20 billion in foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s oil…
Edo Governor Swears in Andrew Momodu as Commissioner, Urges Protection of Edo People’s Interest
Benin City- The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in Andrew Momodu as a commissioner in the state Executive Council, charging him to prioritise and protect the interests of the people. The swearing-in ceremony took place at…
IOM Commends Edo Government’s Efforts to Curb Irregular Migration, Reduce Poverty
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for its proactive initiatives aimed at combating irregular migration, reducing poverty, and supporting the reintegration of returning migrants. The commendation came during a courtesy visit by the…
Edo Govt Bans Roadside Vehicle Repairs to Ease Traffic Congestion
The Edo State Ministry of Transportation has announced a ban on the repair of faulty or broken-down vehicles on public roads across the state in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety. In a special government…
Okpebholo Unveils Road Maintenance Equipment to Tackle Poor Roads in Edo
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned newly procured light and heavy-duty equipment aimed at strengthening road maintenance and addressing deteriorating road infrastructure across the state. The governor performed the commissioning at the Ministry of Works premises along Sapele…