Category: Politics
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By EDOCELEBRITIES.COM | October 8, 2025 | Benin City The Benin Royal Palace has issued a public announcement reaffirming that the Iyaloja title — commonly used in parts of Nigeria — is foreign to Benin culture and tradition. According to the Palace statement, there is no such traditional title as “Iyeki General” recognized under the…
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By EDOCELEBRITIES.COM Barrister Omosede Gabriella Igbinedion, daughter of the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has been officially sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State. The swearing-in ceremony took place during plenary on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon.…
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BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has faulted the immediate past administration’s commissioning of uncompleted projects in the state, describing the move as deceptive and unfair to Edo citizens. Speaking during an inspection of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital and the Education Hub Complex at Iyaro, Benin City, the Governor expressed shock at the…
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BENIN CITY — The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has assured citizens that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed to exceeding public expectations through impactful governance, transparency, and sustainable development across all sectors. Speaking during a media briefing at Government House, Benin City, Idahosa reaffirmed the government’s determination…
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In a state where bad roads and failed projects often dominate public discourse, Governor Monday Okpebholo is steadily redefining the conversation around infrastructure in Edo State — from neglect to progress, and from potholes to purpose. The new administration’s approach, now widely described as the “Okpebholo Infrastructural Model,” is built on accountability, local capacity, and…
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The Edo State Government has launched a new Maternal and Newborn Health Innovation Initiative aimed at reducing preventable deaths among pregnant women and infants across the state. The initiative, spearheaded by the Edo State Ministry of Health in partnership with local and international health organizations, introduces digital monitoring tools, real-time data systems, and improved referral…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, have been honoured with Distinguished Public Service and Leadership Awards by the University of Benin (UNIBEN) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to governance, leadership, and public service. The awards were presented during UNIBEN’s 2025 Founder’s Day and 53rd Anniversary Lecture,…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Edo State Building Control Agency (ESBCA) for its remarkable developmental strides and contributions toward ensuring orderly urban growth and safety across the state. Speaking during a courtesy visit by officials of the agency to Government House, Benin City, the governor praised their commitment to enforcing building…
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The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling federal road projects in Edo State, urging them to speed up work or risk immediate revocation of their contracts. Umahi gave the warning during an inspection tour of key federal road projects in the state, accompanied by Governor Monday Okpebholo…
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Benin City is witnessing one of its most ambitious infrastructure undertakings in recent memory. The Ramat Park Flyover, Edo State’s first flyover bridge, is now well past its halfway mark—and residents are beginning to glimpse the promise of smoother commutes, less congestion, and better infrastructure that lives up to the city’s status. Origins: A Promise…