OPINION: Nigeria Constitution: A Mere Figure Of Speech For Politicians
By Eben Enasco The rules of law have become a mere figure of speech in Nigeria severely abused by the few Political groups. This has led to the people’s right to participation arbitrarily suspended or violated by those expected to…
OPINION: GOV OKPEBHOLO’S STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS: ATTRACTING FEDERAL PRESENCE FOR EDO’S DEVELOPMENT
By Fred Itua In a federal system of government, such as Nigeria’s, subnational governments enjoy a level of autonomy that allows them to pursue development aggressively within their jurisdiction. However, this autonomy does not render federal collaboration irrelevant. On the…
PRESIDENT TINUBU FLAGS-OFF BENIN-ASABA HIGHWAY, AS UMAHI HAILS GOV OKPEBHOLO
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, flagged-off the 125km Benin-Asaba Highway, expected to be completed within 30 months. President Tinubu was represented at the flag-off by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. At the flag-off, Minister of Works,…
GOV OKPEBHOLO EXCITED, AS WORK ON FIRST FLYOVER BRIDGE IN EDO STATE REACHES ADVANCED STAGE
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed joy over the pace of work at the construction site of the first flyover bridge in Edo State, located at Ramat Park, in Benin City. The project expected to be completed in…
GOV OKPEBHOLO COMPLETES REMEDIAL WORKS ON 55km BENIN-IRUEKPEN FEDERAL ROAD
Benin City- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has completed remedial works on the Benin-Iruekpen federal road to make movement easier for motorists. Okpebholo, who undertook a tour of the expressway from Aduwawa, Obadan junction, Ugha, Okhuo, and Obagie…
GOV OKPEBHOLO TO PROBE OVER $10M SPENT ON STATE-OWNED NEWSPAPER THE NIGERIAN OBSERVER BY OBASEKI’S ADMINISTRATION
Benin City- The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has hinted of plans to probe the reported sinking of $10 million in the State-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer by the immediate-past governor of the State, Godwin Obaseki. In a press…
Task Force Operatives Storm Kidnappers’ Hideouts In Edo Central
In a continued effort to curb kidnapping in Edo State, the State Government, on Friday, stormed a major hideout used by kidnapper in Esan North-East Local Government Area, Edo Central Senatorial District. The Task Force during the operation cleared abandoned…
Edo State Government Appoints Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor as Director-General of Diaspora Agency
Benin City, March 10, 2025 – The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor as the new Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency. The announcement was made through a special government release signed by…
EDO SECURITY: Rev. Fr. Ekeli Kidnappers Had no Choice But to Bow to Our Operatives – CP. Ibadin (rtd), ESSC Boss
Benin City- The Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, a retired Commissioner of Police has commended the joint collaboration of security agencies in the State which led to the rescue of the kidnapped Reverend Father, Philip Ekeli. Ibadin…
The Suspension and Recall of Edo State Attorney General Hon. Samson Osagie
By Paul Okojie Benin City-The suspension of Hon. Samson Osagie, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo State, sent shockwaves through the political and legal circles of the state. It had all started three months earlier when allegations…