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Governor Okpebholo Approves Refund of Over ₦17 Million Uniform Debt Owed by Previous Administration

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of more than ₦17 million owed to executive principals of senior secondary schools in the state. The debt was incurred by the previous administration over unpaid uniform fees. The decision followed an appeal by a committee of executive principals from selected government schools, who visited […]

Governor Okpebholo Flags Off Construction of Second Flyover Bridge in Benin City

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially flagged off the construction of a second flyover bridge in Benin City, located in the Edo South Senatorial District. The project, sited at the Adesuwa–Sapele Road intersection, is part of the government’s strategic infrastructure drive aimed at improving road connectivity, easing traffic congestion, and enhancing economic activities […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo reconstitutes Edo State Judicial Service Commission

October 10, 2025October 10, 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 reconstitution of the Edo State Judicial Service Commission with the following as members: The names listed above, apart from the statutory members, will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly […]

Police Arrest 12 Over Killing of ARISE News Anchor, Trace Weapons to Niger Republic

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, revealing that the gang sourced its weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the […]

Senate Refutes ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims, Calls Allegations False and Divisive

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday firmly rejected allegations of a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing claims made by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher as inaccurate, inflammatory, and capable of threatening national unity. The lawmakers made their position known during debate on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions Regarding […]

Edo State Government Issues Final Warning to Land Grabbers and encroachers

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal land transactions, encroachments, and speculative activities on Lot A of the Obagie Acquisition area, popularly known as Coral City, in Benin City. In a statement released by the government, authorities condemned the continued unlawful sale, purchase, and development of […]

Edo Government Appoints New Director General for Tourism Agency

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo Government Announces Appointment of New Director General for Tourism Agency The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of Mrs. Vivian Elabor as the Director General of the Edo State Tourism Agency, following the approval of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. Mrs. Elabor brings to the role over two decades […]

Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Scandal

October 7, 2025October 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation in a statement on Tuesday night. Nnaji came under scrutiny after PREMIUM TIMES reported that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to have obtained. […]