Category: Politics
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Every year, Nigerians gather on October 1st to mark Independence Day. For most people, it’s about flags, parades, food, and public holidays. But for politicians in Edo State? 🎤 Independence Day is the perfect stage to make big, bold promises—some kept, some forgotten, and some still floating in the air like NEPA light. Here are…
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Edo State has achieved a major financial milestone, recording ₦79 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) so far in 2025. The announcement was made by the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Mr. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, during a strategic meeting with heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), permanent secretaries, and directors…
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In a bold step towards strengthening regulation and expanding revenue opportunities, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the creation of the Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The announcement, made in Benin City on Tuesday through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, outlined that the commission will provide the legal and…
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Benin City, Edo State – Popular preacher and social commentator, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has stirred public interest after shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the recent arrest of the Edo State Deputy Governor’s brother. In a video currently circulating online, Apostle Kassy explained what led to the arrest and why security agencies moved against the…
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Benin City, Nigeria – The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised strong concerns over Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recently announced $250 million investment partnership with Euro-Africa CCI, questioning the credibility, transparency, and long-term benefit of the deal for the people of Edo State. In a statement released by its newly appointed…
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Fresh doubts have emerged over the much-publicized $250 million investment deal between Edo State and EuroAfrica CCI, announced by Governor Monday Okpebholo on September 26, 2025, during the Edo State Global Investment Summit in Glasgow. The governor had hailed the deal as a landmark achievement, claiming it would inject massive investments into agriculture, mining, technical…
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DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL OBIDIENT MOVEMENT PRESS RELEASE The attention of the OBIDIENT MOVEMENT has been brought to a now viral video shared across various platforms on social media of the brutal attacks and assault on Ms. Precious Oruche (Mama P). The incident, which left her beaten and visibly distressed is nothing short of degrading, inhumane,…
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The remains of Dr. Solomon Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector General of Police (IGP), have arrived in Benin City ahead of his final burial rites, as tributes continue to pour in for one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement icons. Arase’s body touched down at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday aboard Nigerian Air Force flight NAF…
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The Edo State Police Command has detained Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama P, a strong voice within the Obidient Movement and a passionate supporter of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Her sudden arrest has triggered heated debates across Edo political circles and Nigerian social media, with many supporters demanding answers and calling…
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Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paul Ohonbamu has said that there will be improved economic opportunities, job creation, and infrastructure development as a result of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s investment drive abroad. The Commissioner who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Benin assured that there will be a lot of economic benefits…