Edo State

The ongoing political crisis in Edo State’s local government areas escalated on Tuesday, with the reported impeachment of two council chairmen in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon local government areas by their elected councillors. In Uhunmwonde, the situation turned violent as gunmen allegedly attacked bystanders during the impeachment proceedings, leaving several injured. The council chairman, Kenneth Adodo, … Read more

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to make the state one of the fastest developing places in Africa. Okpebholo made this remark during a recent visit to his colleague in Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma. In his discussions with the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, the Edo State governor emphasized the … Read more

Suspected thugs on Monday barricaded the Etsako West Local Government Secretariat in Auchi, Edo State, preventing the council chairman, Marvellous Zibiri, and workers from accessing their offices. The incident follows the suspension of all 18 council chairmen and their deputies by the Edo State House of Assembly on December 17, 2024. The House’s decision came … Read more

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has remarked that Senator Godswill Akpabio‘s legislative contributions have set a benchmark that no other Senate President has reached. Governor Okpebholo made these comments during a reception held in his honour on Saturday night in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. He commended the incumbent Senate President for his … Read more

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, was chosen by God to rewrite the history of the state. Akpabio described Okpebholo as a man of few words and lots of action, adding that he has the heart of the common man. He asserted that God divinely ordained … Read more

Following an Edo State High Court order, local government chairmen in the state resumed work on Tuesday, despite attempts by suspected thugs in some councils to obstruct their return. The chairmen, who had been suspended earlier by the Edo State House of Assembly over alleged insubordination and misconduct, were reinstated by the court ruling. However, … Read more

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦675 billion into law. Henzodaily reports that the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Okpebholo, who assented the budget into law at the Government House in Benin, the state capital, said … Read more

Officials of the Edo State government have declared that local governments remain under the control of state governments, insisting that the Supreme Court overstepped its boundary with its recent ruling on local government autonomy. The officials of Governor Monday Okpebholo insisted on Monday that the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef … Read more

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that at least 13 individuals lost their lives in road accidents in Edo State in November 2024. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Cyril Mathew, confirmed the tragic incidents while addressing journalists in Benin City on Sunday. He indicated that these accidents occurred throughout the state during this … Read more