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Edo Breaks into Nigeria’s Top Five in Fiscal Performance Ranking Under Governor Okpebholo

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State has achieved a major governance milestone, emerging among the top five best-performing states in Nigeria’s 2025 State of States Fiscal Performance Ranking — a first in its history. The independent report, which assesses how effectively states manage their finances, ranked Edo fifth nationwide, alongside Anambra, Lagos, Kwara, and Abia. This marks a significant […]

Two Edo Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom After Paying ₦10m Each

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Two of the passengers kidnapped by gunmen in Edo State have reportedly regained their freedom after paying ₦10 million each as ransom. The victims were among the 13 passengers abducted on Saturday, October 25, 2025, around the NIFOR area near the Aso-Rock Police Checkpoint along the Benin–Sobe–Akure Road. The assailants had earlier released the driver […]

Idahosa Decries Substandard Work at Radisson Hotel Benin, Demands Compliance with Safety Standards

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has expressed disappointment over the quality of ongoing construction work at the internationally branded Radisson Hotel Benin, urging the architectural firm handling the project to strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental standards. Idahosa, who led a government delegation on an inspection tour of the five-storey hotel building, […]

SWAN Names Governor Okpebholo as Distinguished Governor of the Year

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Leadership of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has named Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the Distinguished Governor of the Year in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria. According to SWAN, the award will be formally presented to the Governor on Friday, October 31, during the […]

Edo Government Gives Former Deputy Governor One-Week Ultimatum to Return State Property

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to the former deputy governor, Mr. Godwin Omobayo, directing him to immediately return all government property and assets still in his possession. According to a statement from the Government, it has observed with dismay that several official items — including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets […]

Okpebholo Approves New Appointments in Edo State

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Okpebholo Approves New Appointments in Edo State The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of key officials into various strategic positions within his administration. In a statement issued by the Government, the following individuals have been appointed to serve in different capacities: According to the statement, the appointments take effect from […]

Okpebholo Reiterates Zero-Tolerance for Corruption, Warns Non-Performing Contractors

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that no contractor in the State has paid any form of bribe to secure government projects since he assumed office last year. The Governor made this known when the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Edo State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government […]

Okpebholo Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Protection of Oil Infrastructure

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace and safeguarding vital oil infrastructure across the state. The Governor gave the assurance when he received the leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Edo State Chapter, led by its newly elected Chairman, Mr. Michael Ogiamen, at the […]