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Snoop Dogg Mourns Loss of Granddaughter, Codi

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

American rapper Snoop Dogg and his family are mourning the loss of his granddaughter, Codi, following her passing at just 10 months old. The heartbreaking news was announced on Saturday, January 31, by Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, who took to social media to share her grief. Cori posted a black-and-white photo of herself smiling […]

Atletico Madrid Close In on Ademola Lookman Signing

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Atletico Madrid are edging closer to completing the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, with the Spanish side set to make the Atalanta star their first major acquisition of the winter transfer window. Los Colchoneros stepped up their search for attacking reinforcements following the departure of Giacomo Raspadori earlier in the window, prompting the club […]

Ebojele Reaffirms Okpebholo’s ‘New Edo’ Vision, Pledges Open Governance and Strong Media Partnership

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Edo State Governor, Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, has reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to building a “New Edo” anchored on transparency, accountability and strong collaboration with the media to drive development across the state. Dr Ebojele gave the assurance at a grand reception organised in his honour by […]

Gov Okpebholo Rewards Staff with Vehicles for Outstanding Service

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has donated new SUV vehicles to three staff members of the Government House and Protocol in recognition of their dedication and hard work. The presentation, which took place on Thursday at the Government House, Benin City, was aimed at motivating workers who have shown exceptional commitment to their duties. […]

You Can’t Replace a Performing President — Okpebholo Declares at Tinubu Re-Election Coordinators’ Inauguration

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that it is impossible to replace a performing President like Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the President’s bold and courageous reforms are already transforming Nigeria. Governor Okpebholo made the declaration during the inauguration of Senatorial, Local Government Area (LGA), and Youth Coordinators for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election. The […]

Building a New Edo: Okpebholo Showcases Massive Road Projects Across Edo South

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, says his administration is steadily building a new Edo where citizens will enjoy good governance, driven by massive infrastructural development to grow and boost the state’s economy. The governor stated this while speaking to journalists after an inspection tour of several roads and drainage projects across Edo South Senatorial […]

Army Day Secondary School, Ekenhuan Applauds Governor Okpebholo for School Renovation

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Students, teachers, and management of Army Day Junior and Senior Secondary School, Ekenhuan, Benin City, have commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the comprehensive renovation and remodelling of the school. The principals of the Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, speaking separately with newsmen, described the intervention as timely and life-changing, noting that the […]

How Okpebholo’s Cloud will Give Edo sovereign digital lungs

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The launch of Edo Cloud by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo has breathed new life into the state’s digital governance journey, while also bringing to light the deep structural flaws in the former fraudulent e-governance platform inherited from the previous government. That administration made efforts to digitise public service processes, but with a system […]