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Gov Okpebholo Visits Gov Ododo, Condoles Over Father’s Demise

August 23, 2025August 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to his Kogi State counterpart, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, following the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo. During the visit, Governor Okpebholo prayed that Almighty Allah grants the late Alhaji Ododo Al-Jannah Firdaus. He also asked for divine comfort, strength, and […]

Gov Okpebholo Orders Cultists Out of Edo, Demolishes Shrine Used for Initiations

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern ultimatum to cultists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements to leave the state immediately or face decisive government action. The governor’s warning came after the demolition of a building in Egbaen Community, along Upper Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area, identified as a base for […]

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unfulfilled FG Agreements

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an impending nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of reneging on key agreements aimed at revitalising and properly funding Nigeria’s public universities. At a press conference in Jos, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said university lecturers have endured more than two years of government’s delay tactics […]

Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Support Nation’s Growth

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians living abroad to contribute their expertise and resources toward consolidating national development and building a more prosperous nation. The President made the appeal on Thursday at the Kahala Hotel and Resort in Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive session with selected members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines […]

Over 500,000 Nigerians Register Online Within Five Days of INEC CVR Launch

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 505,906 Nigerians have completed pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, just five days after the launch of its online portal. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known during a roadshow in Abuja to mark the official commencement of the 2025 CVR. Represented by […]

Gov Okpebholo Restores Water to Edo Central Communities

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Revamp of Ojirami, Ikpoba River Dams Underway to Strengthen Supply Across Edo North, South The Edo State Government has achieved a major breakthrough in its efforts to ensure clean and sustainable water supply across the State, with the full restoration of the Ugboha Water Supply Scheme in Edo Central. The rehabilitation project, which now delivers […]

Prof. Victor Adetimirin Pledges Transformation as New Vice Chancellor of Edo State University

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyamho, Professor Victor Adetimirin, has pledged to transform the institution into a center of excellence through functional, impactful, and globally relevant education. Speaking during his maiden press briefing at the university, Prof. Adetimirin outlined his vision of positioning the institution as one of the best in […]

Edo Assembly Clears Eight Commissioner Nominees, Flags Gender Imbalance

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the clearance of eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The approval followed a request from the governor, which was reviewed by the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House. The committee presented a report containing eleven findings and one recommendation, which the lawmakers subsequently […]