SSG Ikhilor Calls on Media to Support Govt Policies, Assures Better Welfare
The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., has called on members of the media to continue to support government policies and programmes through objective, professional and balanced reportage, describing them as critical stakeholders in governance….
Okpebholo Presents ₦939.85bn 2026 Budget to Edo Assembly
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly. The budget was presented at a plenary session presided over by…
Okpebholo Assures AAU Ekpoma of Action on Salary Arrears, Gratuities
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, of his administration’s commitment to addressing accumulated salary arrears, unpaid gratuities and other pressing challenges inherited from past administrations. The governor gave the assurance…
TROOPS OF OPERATION HADIN KAI THWART ISWAP ATTACK ON FOB MAIRARI, DESTROY VBIEDs AND TERRORIST LOGISTICS
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Mairari, dealing a significant blow to the group’s operational capability in the area….
Gov Okpebholo Presides Over Osun APC Primary, Hails Unity as Bola Oyebamiji Emerges Flag Bearer
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday presided over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls, describing the exercise as a strong affirmation of party unity, internal democracy and shared…
Okpebholo Celebrates Cardinal Okogie at 59 Years of Priesthood
Benin City- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated His Eminence, Anthony Olubunmi Cardinal Okogie, on his 59th anniversary in the Catholic priesthood, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most respected moral voices and a symbol of courage,…
Okpebholo Breaks Barriers, Appoints Visually-Challenged Lawyer in Justice Ministry
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a visually-challenged lawyer, Ms. Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa, as a Law Officer in the Ministry of Justice — a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity and…
Breaking News: Military Take Over Benin Republic as Soldiers Announce Overthrow of Government
By Paul Okojie Benin Republic has been thrown into uncertainty after soldiers took over the state broadcaster in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, announcing that they had removed President Patrice Talon, dissolved all state institutions, and suspended…
LABOUR PARTY CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL CONGRESSES ACROSS EDO STATE
The Labour Party (LP) in Edo State has concluded its ward, local government, and state congresses, recording what party leaders described as one of the most peaceful and well-coordinated internal electoral exercises in recent years. The congresses, which were held…
Edo Governor Approves Appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as Chief Press Secretary
Benin City — The Edo State Government has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Ebojele Akhere Patrick as the new Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor. The approval was granted by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of…