Tag: Edo

Benin City, Nigeria – The Federal Government’s latest importation policy has sparked mixed reactions among residents of Benin City, following the announcement that no procurement of foreign goods or services—when locally available—will be allowed without proper justification and a waiver from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). During a street interview conducted by Vibes FM […]

Auchi, Edo State – July 31, 2025 Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, flagged off emergency palliative work on failed portions of federal roads in the Edo North Senatorial District, declaring his administration’s commitment to improved infrastructure and security across the state. The road intervention covers approximately 9.61 kilometers and includes critical sections […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the fight against cultism, kidnapping, and all forms of criminal activity in the state. This declaration followed a high-level security meeting held on Wednesday evening at the Government House in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo met behind closed doors with commanders and senior […]

The Edo State Task Force for the Protection of Government Property has arrested a suspect caught attempting to steal iron materials from the premises of the defunct Bendel Brewery in Benin City. The arrest was made during a routine surveillance patrol by the Task Force, which is mandated to monitor, secure, and safeguard state-owned assets. […]

PRESS RELEASE NO.170/EDSGH/2025OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOREDO STATE GOVERNMENTWednesday, 30 July, 2025 Construction Begins on Benin-Asaba 10-Lane Expressway — 20km Set for Completion by December Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, carried out a comprehensive inspection of key ongoing infrastructure projects in Benin City, declaring them a clear demonstration of President […]

BENIN CITY — Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has reiterated the commitment of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration to the welfare of pensioners across the state. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Edo State Council, during a courtesy visit to his office at […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has credited his victory in the 2024 governorship election to his choice of running mate, Dennis Idahosa, describing him as a key factor in the successful outcome of the polls. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Friday Aghedo, Governor Okpebholo described Idahosa as […]