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Edo’s Quiet Rebirth: How Governor Okpebholo Restored Peace to Benin City

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

There was a time, not too long ago, when the mention of Benin City stirred unease. Streets once alive with commerce and culture had become theatres of fear, haunted by cult clashes, street assassinations, and senseless violence. The air was heavy with tension. Lives were being wasted, families shattered, and businesses crippled by insecurity that […]

Okpebholo Pledges Support for NSCDC’s Fight Against Vandalism, Scrap Theft in Edo

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Okpebholo Pledges Support for NSCDC’s Fight Against Vandalism, Scrap Theft in Edo Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of his administration’s full backing in its ongoing efforts to combat vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State. The Governor gave the assurance on […]

Edo Governor Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Adibe Emenyonu

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep shock and sadness over the passing of veteran journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death served as the Edo State Correspondent for ThisDay Newspaper in Benin City. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described Emenyonu’s […]

Edo Medical Workers’ Planned Strike Loses Steam as Okpebholo’s Reforms Undermine Protest Basis

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The planned strike action by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Edo State has suffered a major setback, as emerging facts within the healthcare community indicate that the proposed industrial action is unjustifiable, ill-motivated, and lacking in merit. At the heart of this development is the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, […]

Governor Okpebholo Felicitates Oba of Benin on Birthday and 9th Coronation Anniversary

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the revered Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on the occasion of his birthday and the 9th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo commended […]

Edo Reintroduces Indigenous Languages Into School Curriculum — Okpebholo

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the state’s school curriculum, as part of his administration’s efforts to preserve the state’s cultural heritage and promote indigenous knowledge. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Esan Okpa Initiative to Government House, Benin […]

Okpebholo Absorbs Over 5,000 Contract Teachers into Edo Civil Service

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

…Promises better welfare, says teachers’ reward is here on earth In a landmark move for the education sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially absorbed over 5,000 contract teachers into the State’s Ministry of Education as permanent staff. The teachers, who had worked for years on contract under the previous administration with a […]

Edo State Government Announces Appointment of Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has announced the approval of the appointment of a new Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, by His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State. The newly appointed members are; The Governor’s approval reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening governance structures in the State’s tertiary institutions, with a focus […]