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Gov Okpebholo Orders Cultists Out of Edo, Demolishes Shrine Used for Initiations

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern ultimatum to cultists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements to leave the state immediately or face decisive government action. The governor’s warning came after the demolition of a building in Egbaen Community, along Upper Siluko Road in Egor Local Government Area, identified as a base for […]

Edo Assembly Advances Bill to Tackle Cultism, Targeting Sponsors and Enablers

August 22, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The bill seeking to amend the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law has scaled its second reading at the Edo State House of Assembly. During the debate, Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, explained that the amendment would empower the government to prosecute not only individuals involved in cult activities but also their sponsors. He […]

AAU Tightens Security After Killing on Campus

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Professor Olowo Samuel, has announced heightened security measures following the killing of a non-student within the university premises. Speaking with journalists at the institution’s administrative building, Professor Samuel said the incident forced management to introduce stricter access control. He noted that students and visitors without […]

Gov Okpebholo Restores Water to Edo Central Communities

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Revamp of Ojirami, Ikpoba River Dams Underway to Strengthen Supply Across Edo North, South The Edo State Government has achieved a major breakthrough in its efforts to ensure clean and sustainable water supply across the State, with the full restoration of the Ugboha Water Supply Scheme in Edo Central. The rehabilitation project, which now delivers […]

Prof. Victor Adetimirin Pledges Transformation as New Vice Chancellor of Edo State University

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Edo State University, Iyamho, Professor Victor Adetimirin, has pledged to transform the institution into a center of excellence through functional, impactful, and globally relevant education. Speaking during his maiden press briefing at the university, Prof. Adetimirin outlined his vision of positioning the institution as one of the best in […]

Edo Assembly Clears Eight Commissioner Nominees, Flags Gender Imbalance

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the clearance of eight commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The approval followed a request from the governor, which was reviewed by the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House. The committee presented a report containing eleven findings and one recommendation, which the lawmakers subsequently […]

AAU to Enjoy Uninterrupted Power Supply as Okpebholo Approves 1.5 Megawatts of Alternative Energy

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, is set to experience uninterrupted power supply following the approval of 1.5 megawatts of alternative energy by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The Vice Chancellor of AAU, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, disclosed this at a press briefing in Ekpoma, noting that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has also […]

Okpebholo Approves Five Commissioner-Designates for Edo State

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State Government has announced that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the nomination of five individuals as Commissioner-Designates. The nominees are: Profiles of the Nominees Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas UwadiaeA distinguished legal practitioner and member of the International Bar Association, Hon. Uwadiae holds an LL.B (Hons) from Ambrose […]