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Okpebholo Leads APC Rally in Ugo as Hundreds Defect Ahead of 2027 Elections

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday led a large delegation of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to Ugo in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, where hundreds of new members were formally received into the party in a major show of strength, unity and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The rally, described by […]

Okpebholo Presides Over APC Osun Governorship Primary, Hails Unity and Consensus

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday oversaw the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun State governorship primary election ahead of the 2026 polls, describing the exercise as a clear demonstration of party unity, internal democracy and collective commitment to progressive leadership. Okpebholo, who served as Chairman of the Osun State Governorship Primary Election […]

Okpebholo Urges APC Unity Ahead of Osun Primary, Pledges Credible Process

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on party stakeholders in Osun State to close ranks and intensify efforts to reclaim the state in the 2026 governorship election. Okpebholo made the call on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the […]

GODWIN OBASEKI’S SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND FRAUD

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Fibs, distortions, concoctions, contradictions, pretensions and lies in cold blood have become the pre-occupation of the beleaguered, factionalized and dithering opposition PDP in Edo state, as it struggles very poorly to remain afloat through its turncoat spokespersons. When they present their so-called viewpoints from their diabolic souls, one would almost wonder at their duplicitous canard. […]

Edo Assembly Service Commission Dismisses 324 Staff Over ‘Illegal’ Employment Letters

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Edo State House of Assembly Service Commission has terminated the appointments of 324 individuals after declaring their employment letters “unlawful, illegal, null, void, and of no effect.” The Commission, in a statement dated December 1, 2025, said the affected persons were issued appointment letters without due approval or authorization. The statement, jointly signed by […]

NUJ Edo Council Condemns Assault on EBS Reporter, Demands Arrest of Suspect

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has strongly condemned the assault on Juliet Enabulele Asein, a reporter with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), who was allegedly attacked by Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, during a public event in Benin City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. In a statement issued by […]

Edo Governor Applauds NDDC for Awarding Hosting Rights for 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for granting Edo State the hosting rights for the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival. The governor gave the commendation when the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, led a delegation—including the Commission’s Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; […]

Edo Speaker Summons Egor Lawmaker Over Viral Video

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has directed the Member representing Egor Constituency, Hon. Natasha Osawaru, to appear before the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges within one week. The summons comes in response to a viral video linked to the lawmaker, which the Speaker said […]