Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday declared that Edo State was on track to becoming a modern city before the end of his administration’s first term as he inspected several ongoing infrastructural projects across Edo South Senatorial District. The governor, who expressed satisfaction with the level of work done at the various project sites, said his […]
Men of the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during coordinated raids across several hotspots in Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a young man in front of the gate of the University […]
Members of the press corps attached to the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo on Monday held a solemn service in honour of their late colleague, Kingsley Uchegbu, a correspondent attached to the governor’s office, who passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 6. The service, held in an atmosphere of reflection and prayers, […]
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic death of popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo. Reports revealed that the actor died on Monday night at Evercare Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 40 years old. The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Tuesday by former […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Sunday led a host of dignitaries to a Special Thanksgiving Service held in honour of late Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, mother of the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The thanksgiving service, organised for the matriarch of the Idahosa family, took place at Living Faith Church, […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has bagged the National Examinations Council (NECO) Award of Excellence following Edo State’s emergence as the state with the third highest percentage of candidates who obtained five credits and above in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal examinations since the council’s inception. NECO, Nigeria’s national examination body was […]
Sophia Afolabi Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of a woman, Mrs Ogechi John, over the alleged killing of her nine-year-old stepdaughter, Amanda John. The development was disclosed in a statement issued via the social media platform of Governor Peter Mbah. According to the statement, the suspect, said to be from Oderiko community in […]
Residents of Ubiaja in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State erupted in jubilation as the Edo State Special Security Squad demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout for kidnapping and drug-related activities linked to suspected kidnap kingpin, Jerry Okoyomo. The demolition attracted a large crowd of residents who commended the state […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday said the state’s consistent top ranking on the accountability index reflects his administration’s commitment to transparency and prudent financial management, as he received the leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) at the Government House, Benin City The delegation, led by ICAN President and […]
Residents of Charismatic Road, off Ekhenwan Road, Benin City, turned out in large numbers to commend Governor Monday Okpebholo during his Sunday evening inspection of critical projects across Edo South Senatorial District. The Charismatic Road is now about 90 percent complete. The first section has been laid with concrete, while the remaining stretch has been […]
