Year: 2024

Lagos Imam To President Tinubu At Jumat Prayer: You Have Not Disappointed Us

BENIN CITY- President Bola Tinubu observed the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday afternoon alongside the Muslim faithful. According to the press release from the State House Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the…

Ex Edo Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Extols Gov. Okpebholo’s Performance, Hopeful For More In 2025

BENIN CITY- Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has scored Governor Monday Okpebholo high on his first one month in office, saying that he has set a new record in the history of governance in the State. Senator…

Edo State IGR Collection Process Is Very Healthy, Maintains A Steady Growth Rate

BENIN CITY- Recently, the management of Edo State Internal Revenue Service EIRS, has been taken aback by the claims and rumored reports that there is a drop in the State’s Internally Generated Revenue. Our response to this rumor is premised…

Food Security: Gov. Okpebholo Earmark Over N70BN For Agricultural Sector In 2025 Budget

. BENIN CITY- In line with his administration’s commitment to address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed Edo 2025 budget. The 2025 budget tagged,…

My Administration Will Prioritize Training Of Civil Servants In Edo State – Gov Okpebholo

Benin City – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, said his administration will prioritize training and retraining of Public Servants in Edo State for better, efficient and transparent service delivery. The Governor made this known on Tuesday, during the swearing…

CHRISTMAS: GOV OKPEBHOLO URGES CHRISTIANS TO EMULATE CHRIST’S VIRTUES

Benin City – As the world celebrates Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on behalf of the Government and the people of Edo State, I congratulate all Christians for witnessing yet another yuletide season. I urge…

Breaking News: Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Sign N675 Billion 2025 Budget Into Law

BENIN CITY- Today the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the 2025 Appropriation bill of N675 billion, tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope for A Rising Edo’ into law after the bill was passed by the Edo State House…

Edo: EDSG Reaffirm it’s Ban On Unlicensed Agents From Revenue Collection In The State

Paul Okojie BENIN CITY- The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in revenue collection. In a special announcement dated December 23, 2024, the government recalled its earlier ban on unlicensed agents and touts involved…

“We Will Create An Enabling Environment For Foreign Investments ” -Gov. Okpebholo

BENIN CITY- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has pledged his administration’s commitment to create an enabling environment that would attract foreign investors into the State. Governor Okpebholo made the commitment during a working tour of Rontgai Industry Park,…

NLC In Edo Dismiss Claims of Attack On Labour House Break-in by State Government

BENIN CITY- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Council, has dismissed claims by its national secretariat that the Edo State Government forcefully broke into and ransacked the Edo State Labour House. In a statement jointly signed by the Acting…