Category: Politics
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The Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised alarm over alleged concerted efforts by his critics to distract his government and drag the state backward. Okpebholo while speaking at an inter-denominational prayer service held at his residence in Irrua, Esan Central LGA, said this was despite his efforts to develop the State. He opined that…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, received reports and resolutions of the Edo State House of Assembly which indicted former Governor Godwin Obaseki on the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and the Radisson Hotel projects. The Edo Assembly raised a five-man committee to investigate funding and ownership of both projects following a request by Governor…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has demanded N25 billion damages from the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, over alleged defamation of character and libel. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo also demanded an apology from the PDP state chairman to be published in three national dailies. Okpebholo made the demands…
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Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole has called on residents of Edo North to embrace the spirit of hope, unity, and renewed faith as they celebrate Christmas. In a Christmas message released to constituents, the former Edo State governor and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) described the season as a solemn reminder of love,…
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Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, recently led the state in a grand Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, as part of activities marking the 2025 yuletide season. The event, hosted by the Edo State Government, brought together residents, religious leaders, and top government…
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ICPC said the Goodluck Jonathan Estate was a massive housing project initiated during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi-billion naira expanse of lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Judge Mohammed Umar granted…
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The Edo House of Assembly on Monday resolved to urge the state government to take over ownership of the Museum of West African Arts and Radisson Hotel, Benin. The resolution followed plenary consideration of reports from two ad hoc committees, constituted by the speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, to examine ownership issues surrounding both facilities. Presenting the…
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Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has directed that primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural communities be strengthened to ensure accessible and quality healthcare for residents across the state. Mr Idahosa, according to a statement by his chief press secretary, Friday Aghedo, gave the directive on Friday in Benin while chairing the fourth quarterly meeting…
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Authorities of Egor Local Government Area of Edo State have purchased 10 transformers, to be distributed to communities without electricity. The council bought the transformers after it received 57 requests from communities asking for transformers. Acting Chairman, Osaro Eribo, said the purchase of the transformers was also to embark on rural electrification project. He said…
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Hon. EJ Agbonayinma has strongly criticised the recent ambassadorial nominations, describing them as an aberration and a clear imbalance in representation. According to him, all three ambassadorial nominees were drawn from Edo North Senatorial District, a development he says undermines fairness, equity, and the principle of inclusive governance in Edo State. Agbonayinma noted that Edo…