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Gov Okpebholo Steps Up Oversight on Edo Road Projects, Warns Contractors Against Substandard Work

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has intensified oversight of ongoing road projects across the state, demanding speed, quality, and accountability from contractors to ensure delivery of durable infrastructure. On August 31, 2024, the Governor embarked on an extensive inspection tour of key road projects shortly after returning from Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area. […]

Edo PDP Condemns Planned July 2026 LG Elections, Calls Move “Illegal and Unconstitutional”

September 1, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the move by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) to conduct local government elections in July 2026. The development comes months after the Edo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, removed all 18 local government chairmen in the […]

Phyna’s Sister, Ruth Otabor, Passes Away at 28

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has passed away. The sad news was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the family, announcing the death of Ruth Otabor. According to the statement, Ruth died in the early […]

Former IGP Solomon Arase Passes Away at 69

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of its 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, FCIA (Rtd.). Arase, aged 69, died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. His passing was formally […]

Gov. Okpebholo Mourns Ex-IGP Solomon Arase, Hails Him as Reformer and Dedicated Officer

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, describing him as a reformer, patriot, and illustrious son of Edo State. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor said the late Arase was a “great […]

Gov. Okpebholo Personally Rescues Over 10 Victims in Benin–Auchi Highway Accident

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, demonstrated decisive leadership and empathy when he intervened at the scene of a fatal road traffic accident along the Benin–Auchi highway. The governor, who was traveling with his convoy to Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, encountered a major gridlock shortly after the bypass […]

Okpebholo at 55: Governor Marks Birthday with Thanksgiving, Declares Victories Against Crime in Edo

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to stamp out cultism, kidnapping, and other crimes in the state. The Governor made the declaration during a special thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Benin City, to mark his 55th birthday. Represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, Okpebholo recalled […]

Edo Sports Commission Boss Felicitates Governor Okpebholo on Birthday

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has extended warm felicitations to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement released on Friday through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described Governor Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development […]