Tag: Edo

The long-drawn land dispute between former governor Godwin Obaseki led administration and 1,550 victims of Demolished Structures at Oke-Oroma Community has been brought to an end as Edo State Government through the Ministry of land and Housing begun issuing allocation letters to eligible property owners for the return of 2,950 plots to genuine owners. Commissioner […]

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the wife of Ubani Okuo, Chairman of the Youth Group of Igarra Community, the headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command confirmed the incident on Thursday, January 22, stating that the Commissioner of Police, Monday […]

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, where both leaders held extensive and forward-looking discussions on the future of aviation in Nigeria, with a strong focus on advancing Edo State’s […]

Traders, business owners and residents along the Sapele Road corridor in Benin City have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the ongoing rehabilitation of the long-neglected Benin–Sapele Road. Many described the road repairs as a major relief after years of hardship caused by its poor condition, which they […]

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old commercial bus driver, Osabuohien Ogieva, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Joy Jerome, and dumping her body near Ikpe River in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the incident followed a disagreement between the couple, during which the suspect allegedly struck the victim […]

The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality, speed, and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the state, declaring that government does not owe allegiance to any contractor but to the people of Edo State. The governor made this clarification  during a stakeholders’ meeting with major contractors handling […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for greater support for the Nigerian Armed Forces in recognition of their sacrifices toward preserving the unity and sovereignty of the nation. The governor made the call while speaking with journalists at the Museum Ground, Oba Ovonramwen Square, Benin City, during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day […]