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OBA OF BENIN HONOURS GOV. OKPEBHOLO WITH ROYAL BIRTHDAY GIFT

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Edo Exco Approves N799.8bn Revised Supplementary Budget, Prioritizes Infrastructure

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Edo State Government Establishes Ecological Funding and Management Commission

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Edo State Establishes Lottery Regulatory Commission

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Gov. Okpebholo Pays Condolence Visit to Late IGP Solomon Arase’s Family, Recalls His Role in His Political Journey

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

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 […]

Experts Warn: Nigeria Losing Billions Daily to Oil Theft, Demand Urgent Digitalisation

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Industry experts on Monday warned that Nigeria is losing billions of dollars daily to crude oil theft, vandalism, and wastage, urging immediate digitalisation of production and monitoring systems to protect the economy. Presenting a joint paper at a leadership forum in Houston, U.S., Charles Deigh, a petroleum engineer at the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, and […]

AfDB Commits Fresh Support as FG Expands Agro-Industrial Hubs to 24 States

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has secured an enhanced funding commitment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to launch the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this on Monday via his official X handle, following a bilateral meeting with AfDB President Dr. Sidi Tah on the sidelines of […]

Gov. Okpebholo Assures Early Delivery of Sapele Road Project, Inspects Flood Control Canal and Drainage Works

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the ongoing Sapele Road reconstruction project on schedule, following an inspection tour of key flood control facilities and adjoining road networks in Benin City. The reconstruction of Sapele Road—an important Federal Government road linking the entire South-South zone—is being fully funded by […]