Category: Politics
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In a disturbing development that has ignited widespread outrage online and among political commentators, Jarrett Tenebe, the Acting Chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), allegedly threatened to kill a woman who criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo on Facebook. Blessing P. Agho, a businesswoman and active user on the social media…
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UDOMI (ESAN CENTRAL): Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has charged civil and public service leaders in the State to embrace discipline, teamwork and measurable results, declaring that his administration is firmly driven by performance and accountability. The governor gave the charge at the opening ceremony of a 3-day Orientation and Strategic Leadership Retreat for…
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Comrade wey dey ball! Politics money is sweet. A former textile worker living like Pablo Escobar. No evidence he inherited money from rich parents or that he is a successful businessman or actively doing anything progressively as at today aside politics. Behaving like Wike whose only source of wealth is before harmattan there was cold.…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed the 18 Local Government chairmen in the state to erect a total of 360 campaign billboards to promote President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general election. Governor Okpebholo issued the directive on Friday, January 30, 2026, during the inauguration of the Edo State chapter of…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council. The changes were contained in a letter dated January 29 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, and made available to journalists on Friday. The letter reads, “It is hereby announced for the information of the…
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BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to accredited waste managers to clear refuse from the streets of Benin City and neighbouring local government areas. The directive was issued on Thursday by the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Edo State Environmental Taskforce, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during a stakeholders’ meeting in…
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… As Gov targets statewide road upgrade as Works Commissioner inspects projects in Edo ABUJA — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has met with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), to advance plans for the proposed Edo Air initiative aimed at boosting air connectivity and economic activity in the…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Shaba Ehigiamusoe, has raised alarm over what he described as his systematic disenfranchisement within the party, accusing beneficiaries of the current political structure of enjoying the rewards of efforts they did not contribute to. Ehigiamusoe made the allegation in an open broadcast addressed to…
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Popular Edo-born socialite and businessman, Don Pedro Obaseki, has engaged renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), to seek legal redress over his alleged abduction and assault by unidentified individuals. The development was confirmed following reports that Falana has formally taken up the matter, demanding accountability and justice for what…
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Don Pedro Obaseki to engage Falana, sue over abduction, assault In light of the recent incident where he was stripped and dragged to Oba of Benin’s palace over alleged disrespect, cerebral filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, has announced his decision to seek redress through the courts. In December 2025, Mr Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo…