Category: Politics
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.Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Presents Branded Souvenirs to Edo Diaspora in Pushing for 2.5 Million Votes Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms for giving state governments the financial capacity to deliver meaningful development, saying the impact of the President’s policies is evident in the transformation currently taking…
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The lawmaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the Minister of Works, David Umahi, of neglecting critical federal roads in Edo and Delta states. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, the former Edo State governor urged the Senate to intervene and ensure a more equitable distribution of road infrastructure projects across the…
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A group, Initiative Ethical Nigeria, Edo State chapter, has called on the federal and state governments, political leaders, and security agencies to take proactive steps to curb political harassment, intimidation, and violence as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Edo State Coordinator of the group, Mr. Frank Evbuomwan, made the appeal in a…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Friday made history by swearing in Edo State’s first physically challenged Permanent Secretary, Mr Melody Omosah, alongside 19 others. The landmark ceremony at the Festival Hall of the Government House in Benin City, also featured the inauguration of two commissioners and seven members of the Governing Council of…
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The Nigerian Army has urged its personnel to uphold strong family values, saying a stable home front is essential for effective military service. The Commander Infantry Corps, Major General Godwin Mutkut, gave the charge on Saturday during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City. Addressing officers and soldiers…
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BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of entrepreneur and community leader, Iyamu Osaro Destiny, as Chairman of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. According to the statement,…
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The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress winners of the chairmanship elections in all 18 local government areas of the state. The elections were held on Saturday. The Chairman of the commission, Mr Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, announced the results at a news conference on Sunday in Benin. Aifuobhokhan said…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a resounding victory in the Ovia South West Local Government chairmanship election, with its candidate, Anthony Osarobo, emerging Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes across the council’s 10 wards. The Returning Officer for the election, Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare, announced the results yesterday at the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission…
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As Edo State prepares for the July 11, 2026 local government elections, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) enters the contest with confidence, a statewide campaign structure, and a message centred on grassroots development, youth inclusion and improved security. The stage for the election was set when the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) released…
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In just over 12 months in office, the Okpebholo revolution is on in Edo State. Silently, Governor Monday Okpebholo is pushing the frontiers of governance in the heartbeat of the nation, as Edo is referred to. A man of few words, Okpebholo, who was a senator before becoming governor, has taken governance to another level…