Month: February 2026

Mercy Johnson-Okojie Appointed as as Special Adviser on Public Engagement in Edo State

Benin City- The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The appointment, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., is…

Prince Andrew Arrested at 66 on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

London-Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on Thursday morning at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, according to reports by BBC. The arrest occurred on his 66th birthday at the royal residence owned by King Charles III in…

Massive Jubilation as Gov Okpebholo Inspects 90% Completed Ramat Park Flyover in Benin

Benin City- There was wild jubilation at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area as residents trooped out in large numbers to welcome Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during an unscheduled inspection of the Ramat Park flyover project, now…

“Owan is My Home and I Will Continue to Cherish the Owan People” – Gov. Okpebholo

Benin City- The Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okpebholo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and equitable development across Edo State, assuring that no community will be marginalised under his leadership. The governor gave the assurance while receiving…

Kidnappers Under Siege as Edo Deepens Military Alliance — Okpebholo Intensifies Security Offensive

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Army in tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps…

Okpebholo Calls for Unity in Edo and Nigeria as Ramadan, Lent Begin Simultaneously

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the simultaneous commencement of Ramadan and the Lenten season as a profound spiritual moment and a call for national unity. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press…

EDSG Gives Okiagheles 7-Day Ultimatum, Declares Five Cultists Wanted

The Edo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to three community youth leaders (Okiagheles) to appear before its Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” following renewed cult-related violence in Benin City. The Okiaghele of Obazagbon Community,…

Ogheghe, Charismatic Road Residents Praise Okpebholo Over Road Project

Residents of Ogheghe and Charismatic Road, off Ekenhuan Road in Benin City, have expressed gratitude to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his unwavering commitment to transforming infrastructure across the state. The residents praised the ongoing construction of their…

Gov. Okpebholo to Present 54 Construction Equipment to Edo LGs

The Executive Governor of Edo Sate Sen. Monday Okpebholo will on Thursday unveil 54 units of construction equipment for the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots infrastructure delivery. The presentation, scheduled to…

Okpebholo, APC Leaders Attend Idahosa Thanksgiving

The Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo on Sunday joined political leaders and associates at a thanksgiving service held in honour of late Charles Idahosa in Benin City. The Governor was accompanied by Edo State APC Deputy Chairman, Sylvester Aigboboh; APC…