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The Edo State Executive Council, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a series of landmark projects aimed at strengthening education and community development across the state. The approvals include the construction of a 1,500-seater lecture theatre, two additional 300-capacity lecture theatres, and a 600-bed hostel at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. According to the […]
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The Edo State Government has announced sweeping education reforms aimed at strengthening stability, consistency, and quality learning across schools in the state. In a statement released by the Ministry of Education, the new policies will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session and cover textbook usage, graduation ceremonies, and compulsory skills training for junior secondary […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended his condolences to two prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the loss of their parents. In a statement on behalf of the government and people of Edo State, Governor Okpebholo commiserated with Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, on the passing of […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has summoned contractors handling the Benin-Sapele Road project to explain the slow pace of work despite being financially mobilized by the government. The governor, who expressed displeasure over the delay, warned that contractors who fail to provide satisfactory reasons risk facing serious sanctions. Governor Okpebholo made this known on […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that the outcome of last Saturday’s by-election in the state has further affirmed the legitimacy of his victory in the September 21, 2024 governorship election. Governor Okpebholo made the remark on Monday when he received the Member-elect of Ovia Federal Constituency, Hon. Gabriella Omosede Igbinedion, who was […]
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Senator-elect Joe Ikpea and House of Representatives Member-elect Omosede Igbinedion on their victories in the Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia Federal Constituency by-elections held last Saturday. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo lauded the massive turnout of voters who overwhelmingly […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Saturday, August 16, 2025, participated in the Edo Central Senatorial By-election, expressing dissatisfaction with the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Okpebholo arrived at Ward 2, Unit 1, Udomi Primary School in Esan Central Local Government Area at about 9:45 a.m., completed accreditation, and cast […]
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EKPOMA, Edo State – In a stunning political twist ahead of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election, key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo Central have publicly declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joe Ikpea, abandoning their own party’s flagbearer, Prince Joe Okojie. The endorsement, announced Thursday in Ekpoma, Esan […]
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