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Governor Okpebholo Vows to Fix Abandoned Roads in Edo Central, Blames Obaseki’s Administration

August 2, 2025August 2, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to fix the long-neglected roads in Edo Central Senatorial District, which he said were inherited from the previous administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. During an inspection tour over the weekend, Governor Okpebholo visited several failed road portions across the district, including the Onewa-Udomi-Ibhiolulu-Afada-Idumoza-Eko-Uwaya-Ewora axis, as well […]

Edo App-Based Drivers Protest Against Bolt, Uber, In-Drive Over Alleged Exploitation

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Members of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Edo State Chapter, staged a peaceful protest in Benin City on Thursday, decrying what they described as exploitative practices by app-based transport companies operating in the state. The protesters, who marched to the Edo State secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), called […]

NEC Urges Strengthening of State Emergency Agencies, Calls for Emergency Flood Response Funding

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for the immediate strengthening of State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) across all 36 states of the federation to enhance flood preparedness and disaster response. In a statement released on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), […]

Governor Okpebholo Nominates Four Commissioner Designates for Edo State

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a move aimed at strengthening the executive arm of the Edo State Government, the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of four distinguished individuals as Honourable Commissioner Designates. The nominations, which are to be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation, reflect […]

FG Directs FMBN to Partner with State Governors on Housing Projects

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has instructed the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to collaborate with state governors in developing bankable housing projects that will deliver homeownership solutions directly to Nigerians. The directive was issued by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Day at the 19th […]

FG Approves New Industrial Policy to Curb Strikes, Withdraws Controversial Circular

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

In a bold move to address recurring industrial actions across the country, the Federal Government has approved a comprehensive National Industrial Relations Policy aimed at promoting labour stability and reducing the frequency of strikes. The approval was granted during this week’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). According to the Minister of Information and […]

FG Begins Reconstruction of Collapsed Keffi Flyover, Accelerates Road Projects Nationwide

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction of the collapsed Keffi Flyover in Nasarawa State and is fast-tracking critical road infrastructure projects across the country. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, made this known while briefing State House correspondents after Thursday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Describing […]

Governor Okpebholo Appoints Barr. Kasimu Otono as Special Adviser on Oil & Gas

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Barrister Kasimu Otono as the new Special Adviser on Oil and Gas. This appointment follows the suspension of the former Special Adviser, Mr. Felix Isere. Barr. Otono is a seasoned legal practitioner, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and grassroots mobilizer. He […]