Author: Obianuju Nicole

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed profound gratitude to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, for presenting him with a royal birthday gift in honour of his recent celebration. The symbolic presentation took place on Monday, September 29, at the Governor’s Office in Benin […]

The Edo State Executive Council has approved a revised supplementary budget of N799.820 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, up from the initial N675.220 billion. The adjustment represents an increase of about N125 billion (18%). The approval came after an emergency executive meeting held on Monday, September 29, 2025, and presided over by the Chairman-in-Council […]

The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Ecological Funding and Management Commission to provide a legal and institutional framework for promoting sustainable environmental management in Edo State. This landmark initiative will ensure transparent and accountable mobilization […]

The Edo State Government announces that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the establishment of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The Commission will serve as the central regulatory authority for all lottery, gaming, and related activities within the State. Its key objectives include: To pioneer the Commission’s affairs, His […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Egiator Arase (Rtd), at his residence in Benin City. The late Arase, who passed away at the age of 69, is being remembered not only for his outstanding service to the Nigeria […]