Forest Reserve: Okpebholo brokers peace between host communities, investors

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Wednesday brokered peace between host communities and investors over the use of government forest reserve land for agricultural purposes. The meeting, which took place in Benin City, was convened to resolve tensions surrounding the allocation of forest reserve land across Ovia South West and Ovia North East Local […]

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No Tinkering With Councils Fund Under Okpebholo” Says Egor LGA Chair

The Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Hon. Osaro Eribo, on Tuesday debunked claims that local councils are poorly funded, dismissing such assertions as unfounded. He also stated that Governor Monday Okpebholo does not interfere with council funds. Hon. Eribo explained that shortly after assuming office, he was able to execute several projects—including the renovation […]

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Gov Okpebholo Presents ₦939.85bn 2026 “ Budget of Hope, Growth” to Edo Assembly

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. Presenting the budget estimates, Governor Okpebholo commended the Speaker and members of the […]

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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. Ikhilor made the call while receiving members of the Governor’s Press Crew, Edo State Government […]

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Okpebholo Honours Fallen Heroes, Launches 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem Fund with ₦10 Million

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, acknowledging their supreme sacrifice as the foundation upon which the nation’s unity, peace and stability rest. The Governor made this declaration at the official launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal Fund, held at the Festival Hall, Government […]

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Gov Okpebholo Pledges to Address Inherited Salary Arrears, Gratuities at AAU Ekpoma

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, of his administration’s commitment to addressing accumulated unpaid salaries, gratuities and other critical challenges inherited from past administrations. The governor gave the assurance when he received the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie, and members of […]

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Church of Nigeria Condemns Appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has strongly criticised the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, describing the decision as “devastating” and inconsistent with the current challenges facing the Anglican Communion. In a statement released on Monday and signed by the Archbishop, Metropolitan, and Primate of the Church of Nigeria, […]

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