INSECURITY: GOV OKPEBHOLO TALKS TOUGH, SUMMONS SECURITY MEETING
In a daring move, geared towards addressing security challenges in the State, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders,…
BREAKING: Edo State Governor Suspends Agenebode Monarch Over Kidnapping Allegations
Benin City — In a swift and unprecedented move, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr. George Oshiapi Egabor, the traditional ruler of Agenebode and Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, over escalating security concerns in…
GOV OKPEBHOLO: RECRUITMENT OF MORE TEACHERS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDERWAY IN EDO STATE
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. Governor Okpebholo made the pledges when he inspected ongoing renovation…
BREAKING NEWS: Pope Francis Dies at 88
By Paul Okojie Rome- Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church and its first Latin American leader, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that he passed away at 7:35 a.m. CEST on Easter…
GOV OKPEBHOLO ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF MORE INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS ACROSS THREE SENATORIAL DISTRICTS
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has highlighted his administration’s commitment to fulfilling electioneering promises through the initiation of more developmental projects. Speaking during a service at the St. Anthony Catholic Cathedral in Uromi, Edo State, Governor Okpebholo revealed that…
EASTER: GOV OKPEBHOLO CALLS FOR RENEWED HOPE, FAITH, UNITY IN EDO STATE
PRESS RELEASE NO.97/EDSGH/2025 His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt best wishes to all Edo State residents, both at home and in the diaspora, on the joyous occasion of Easter. In his message, Governor Okpebholo reflected…
GOV OKPEBHOLO INSPECTS 400 HECTARES OF FARMLANDS, ROAD PROJECTS IN EDO CENTRAL
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inspected Uwesan Farm Settlement in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The Governor said his administration has put modalities in place to boost food security in the State. He also inspected…
GOV OKPEBHOLO: DEATH PENALTY BY HANGING AWAITS KIDNAPPERS IN EDO STATE ■ VIGILANTE MEMBERS TO BE RECRUITED INTO STATE CIVIL SERVICE
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, said kidnappers caught in Edo State will face the death penalty, specifically by hanging, expressing readiness to sign the death warrants of convicts. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this at the stakeholders’ session at the Uromi…
GOV OKPEBHOLO PAYS APRIL SALARIES, PENSIONS AHEAD OF EASTER FESTIVITIES
Benin City-Determined to ease the financial burden of workers and retirees ahead of the Easter celebration, the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has paid the April salaries and pensions of civil servants and pensioners across the State. The early…
Gov Okpebholo Orders Removal of Acting Provost in State College of Education
Benin City, — In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State Government has announced the immediate removal of the Acting Provost of the Edo State College of Education. The directive, personally ordered by the Executive Governor of Edo State,…