Gov. Okpebholo Personally Rescues Over 10 Victims in Benin–Auchi Highway Accident

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, demonstrated decisive leadership and empathy when he intervened at the scene of a fatal road traffic accident along the Benin–Auchi highway. The governor, who was traveling with his convoy to Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, encountered a major gridlock shortly after the bypass […]

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Okpebholo at 55: Governor Marks Birthday with Thanksgiving, Declares Victories Against Crime in Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to stamp out cultism, kidnapping, and other crimes in the state. The Governor made the declaration during a special thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel, Benin City, to mark his 55th birthday. Represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, Okpebholo recalled […]

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Felicitates Governor Okpebholo on Birthday

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has extended warm felicitations to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement released on Friday through his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele described Governor Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development […]

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Edo Speaker Hails Governor Okpebholo at 55, Praises His Visionary Leadership

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has joined millions of Edo people in celebrating the 55th birthday of the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a goodwill message, Agbebaku described Governor Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the welfare of the people continues to inspire confidence […]

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Gov Okpebholo Decorates 42 Newly Promoted Police Officers, Charges Them on Professionalism

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has decorated forty-two police officers attached to the Government House, Benin City, following their recent promotion. He charged them to remain committed to duty, uphold integrity, and demonstrate professionalism in service to the state. The governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Gani Audu, congratulated the officers on […]

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Withheld Salaries: Judiciary Workers Laud Gov. Okpebholo for Approving Payment

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for approving the release of withheld salaries owed to judiciary workers in the state. In a letter of appreciation signed by its National President, Marwan Mustapha Adamu, and addressed to the Governor, the Union described the decision as a profound […]

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Oba Market in Benin Springs Back to Life as Gov. Okpebholo Sets June 2026 Completion Target

The long-abandoned Oba Market in Benin City, gutted by fire nearly a decade ago, is finally on the path to revival as Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has set June 2026 as the completion date for its reconstruction and remodeling. Governor Okpebholo, who inspected the ongoing works on Tuesday, reiterated his commitment to fulfilling […]

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