Tag: Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), stressing that the state is not at war with investors but will not hesitate to prosecute any wrongdoing uncovered in the project. Governor Okpebholo gave […]

The Edo State Government has dismissed recent comments by factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, describing them as part of a broader campaign of misinformation aimed at discrediting the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued on Friday, the government said Aziegbemi’s remarks on the structure and operations of the state’s […]

A farmer and furniture maker from Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Gonoh Michael, has recounted his harrowing 12-day ordeal after being abducted by armed men while working on his farm. Michael, who was kidnapped on October 28, 2025, said he was weeding his farm when nine armed men emerged from the […]

By Jumoke Ariyo. The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his One-Year Anniversary in Office as the Executive Governor of Edo State.Enabulele in a statement, praised Governor Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, describing his first year in office as […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday delivered a landmark anniversary address that radiated optimism, gratitude, and resolve as he marked one year of purposeful, people-centered governance in the state. Speaking before a distinguished audience in Benin City, the Governor declared that his administration had “restored hope, rebuilt institutions, and renewed the people’s confidence […]