Month: April 2025

Cult Blood bath In Edo: A Physio Therapist, Alex Ogunbiyi Gun Down In Error, Says UBTH Management, Staffers

. Eben Enasco “Was it not Friday last week i got a call while in the office, that at the Back gate, some people were shooting. I was not sure it would be one of us in the Physiotherapy department”….

Governor Okpebholo’s Unyielding Campaign Against Cultism and Kidnapping in Edo State

By Fred Itua Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides that “the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.” In alignment with this constitutional imperative, Governor…

OPINION: When The Vultures Gather

By Israel Adebiyi There is a strange rustling in Nigeria’s political forest these days — not of development or reform — but the frantic wing-flapping of politicians turning coats faster than a magician at a street carnival. Yes, once again,…

Cultism In Edo: Violence Claims Eight Lives As Governor OkpebholoTakes Action

Eben Enasco A wave of violence linked to cultism has hit Ibiwe, Water resources along Adesuwa Road, Sapele Road and Ugbowo areas in Edo State, resulting in the deaths of eight people. It was learned that, the clashes between rival…

Edo Government Commences Statewide Manhunt for Kidnappers and Cult Gang Networks

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…

Edo State Governor Suspends Healthcare Secretary Over Financial Irregularities

Benin City- In a decisive move that is already making waves across Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Caulson Osoikhia Oahimire. The announcement, made on April 29,…

Hon. Enabulele: Our Priority is Advancing Grassroots Sports Development in Edo State

In this interview with Hon. Amadi Enabulele , a seasoned politician and one of the finest hands in Governor Okpebholo administration, who doubles as the Chairman of Edo Sports Commission, shares his unique experience overseeing the activities of Bendel Insurance,…

GOV OKPEBHOLO: OBOREVWORI, OKOWA’S APC MOVE HAS SECURED TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated his Delta State counterpart, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governor, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Okowa; and other former PDP members on their recent move to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor…

Edo State Suspends Sanitation Exercise for UTME Candidates

Benin City, April 24, 2025 — In a move underscoring its commitment to youth and education, the Edo State Government has announced the cancellation of its much-anticipated Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise initially scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. The announcement,…

EDO: Government Approves Five-Month Salary Arrears For State Polytechnic Staff, With New Minimum Wage

Benin City- In a major relief to staff members of Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of five months’ outstanding salary arrears, alongside the prompt payment of the April 2025 salary….