Idahosa Decries Substandard Work at Radisson Hotel Benin, Demands Compliance with Safety Standards

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has expressed disappointment over the quality of ongoing construction work at the internationally branded Radisson Hotel Benin, urging the architectural firm handling the project to strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards. Idahosa, who led a government delegation on an inspection tour of the five-storey hotel building, […]

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SWAN Names Governor Okpebholo as Distinguished Governor of the Year

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the Distinguished Governor of the Year in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria. According to SWAN, the award will be formally presented to the Governor on Friday, October 31, during the […]

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Edo Government Gives Former Deputy Governor One-Week Ultimatum to Return State Property

The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to the former deputy governor, Mr. Godwin Omobayo, directing him to immediately return all government property and assets still in his possession. According to a statement from the Government, it has observed with dismay that several official items — including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets […]

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Okpebholo Approves New Appointments in Edo State

Okpebholo Approves New Appointments in Edo State The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of key officials into various strategic positions within his administration. In a statement issued by the Government, the following individuals have been appointed to serve in different capacities: According to the statement, the appointments take effect from […]

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Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Protection of Oil Infrastructure

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and safeguarding vital oil infrastructure across the state. The Governor gave the assurance when he received the leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Edo State Chapter, led by its newly elected Chairman, Mr. Michael Ogiamen, at the […]

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Gov Okpebholo Shrinks Edo’s Debt, Expands Development Through Prudent Financial Management

In a political and economic landscape where debt accumulation has become a norm, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is quietly scripting a new narrative; one anchored on prudence, discipline, and purposeful leadership. His administration is redefining what is possible when integrity meets strategy in governance. The Debt Management Office (DMO) recent release, shows that […]

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Edo’s Education: Between the Illusion of Reform and the Reality of Restoration

The recent attempt to romanticize the so-called “re-enactment of Obaseki’s education reforms” is not only misleading but also a desperate effort to whitewash the failures of an administration that left behind a trail of disillusionment, deceit, and betrayal among Edo teachers. The ongoing narrative—deliberately sponsored and amplified by a few individuals nostalgic about the past […]

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