The embattled 18 Local Government Chairmen in Edo State on Wednesday in Benin declared their suspension by the State House of Assembly as null and void. It would be recalled that the Governor, Monday Okpebholo had written to the House over the chairmen’s refusal to submit financial records to the Asset Verification Committee … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The APC, in a motion, argued by its counsel, Ferdinand Orbih, SAN, on Wednesday, described the PDP petition as incompetent. Orbih told the … Read more
There was a mild drama on Wednesday in Benin as members of the state government Assets Recovery Committee stormed the 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to recover a bus owned by the state government. The vehicle, which was a 32-seater-coaster bus, conveyed the counsels to the People’s Democratic Party, to the tribunal sitting in … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured that his administration will make 2025 a better year for the people, through practical and good governance in the State. Okpebholo gave the assurance during 2024 Nine Lessons and Carol organised by the State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Benin. Okpebholo, who joined the 24 members … Read more
The Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the suspension of all chairmen in the 18 local government areas of Edo State by the State House of Assembly. A statement by Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state PDP Chairman on Tuesday in Benin, described the action as unconstitutional, null, and void. He … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nomination of membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC). Henzodaily reports that this was made known in a statement on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. The SSG disclose that the nominations are with immediate effect. … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has approved the dissolution of all commissions in the state public service with immediate effect. Henzodaily reports that Okpebholo made this known in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The Governor urged all Chairmen and members of the commissions to handover all … Read more
The police in Edo have confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin. The victim was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Friday, while his female passenger sustained gunshot injuries. SP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, … Read more
Edo State’s former Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration revaluated contract sums for roads because of mismanagement of the economy caused by President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Godwin Obaseki told Governor Monday Okpebholo that President Tinubu’s assumption of office, his removal of fuel subsidy and his foreign exchange policy caused inflation … Read more
Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has revealed he expressed concerns when Governor Monday Okpebholo picked his son, Cyril for appointment as Commissioner in the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oshiomhole to have said he could not stopped him, like he stopped him when he wanted to go for the House of … Read more