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Gov Okpebholo Announces Major Restructuring of Edo APC as Defections Surge

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed plans for a major restructuring of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to accommodate the increasing wave of defectors joining the party. The governor made the announcement over the weekend during the campaign tour of APC candidate Joe Ikpea in Esan West Local Government Area, […]

Okpebholo and Idahosa: A Rare Model of Unity in Edo State Governance

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a political climate where power struggles often dominate the headlines, Edo State stands out with a refreshing example of harmony at the helm of leadership. Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Right Honourable Dennis Idahosa, are redefining what partnership in government looks like. Their relationship goes beyond the standard political arrangement—it is built on […]

Gov Okpebholo Hails Deputy Gov Idahosa as Trusted Partner on Birthday

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has felicitated with the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on the occasion of his birthday, was described as a trusted and dedicated partner in the service of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Governor Okpebholo commended the Deputy Governor’s unwavering support and cooperation […]

PDP’s Hypocrisy and Desperation: Edo Government Fires Back at Opposition’s “Baseless Claims”

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has dismissed as “baseless, ill-informed, and laughable” a recent statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, describing it as the “desperate wailings of a dead political party.” In a statement on Monday, the government took aim at the PDP’s spokesperson, Chris Osa Nehikhare, calling him “an ever-noisy but […]

Governor Okpebholo Appoints Prof. Victor Adetimirin Olawale as Vice Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Prof. Victor Adetimirin Olawale as the new Vice Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho. The appointment takes immediate effect. About Prof. Victor Adetimirin OlawaleProf. Olawale is a distinguished academic and seasoned administrator with decades of experience in teaching, research, and university […]

Gov Okpebholo: Edo’s First Flyover Bridge to be Delivered April 2026 — Four Months Ahead of Schedule

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced that the State’s first-ever flyover bridge will be completed by April 2026, four months earlier than originally planned. The Governor made the announcement during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Esan North-East Local Government Area ahead of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election slated for August […]

Edo Special Security Squad Cracks Down on Cult Leaders in Ekpoma, Auchi, Uromi, and Other Hotspots

August 9, 2025August 9, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government’s Special Security Squad, Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, over the weekend carried out a coordinated “Operation Show of Force” across Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts to reinforce its presence and deter criminal activities. The action, which took place in key locations including Uromi, Ekpoma, Irrua, Warake, Iyeki Road, […]

WAEC Temporarily Withdraws 2025 WASSCE Results Over Technical Glitches

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily withdrawn access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results after detecting technical bugs in the recently released scores. In a statement issued by its Public Affairs Department on Thursday, the council said the issue came to light following public complaints and an internal […]