Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental protection, public health and responsible governance as he Inaugurates Edo State Environmental Compliance Corps (EECC). Inaugurating the Corps which is made up of 100 personnel, Gov Okpebholo charged them to serve with courage , integrity and a deep sense of purpose urging […]
By Sophia Afolabi Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDCL Surgicals Limited for the establishment of Nigeria’s first Robotic Surgical Centre in the state. The agreement, signed at the Government House, Owerri, is aimed at advancing specialised and technology-driven healthcare delivery in Imo State and the country at […]
ByAbdul-Kadir Abdullah When Governor Monday Okpebholo unveiled a ₦1 billion interest-free loan scheme in June 2025, it was more than a policy announcement. It was a statement of intent. At a time when small businesses across Nigeria are grappling with high operating costs and limited access to affordable credit, Edo State chose a different path, […]
The Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of his Special Adviser on Arewa Matters, Alhaji Danjuma Garba, who died this afternoon after a brief illness. Alhaji Garba was a dedicated public servant and a vital bridge between the state government and the Arewa community […]
By Sophia Afolabi Seven thousand able bodied young men and women were inaugurated as members of the Imo State Vigilance Services Organisation by Governor Hope Uzodimma, another bold step taken to enhance security in the State. The inauguration is part of efforts by the Governor Uzodimma-led administration to completely eradicate crime and criminality in all […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Imo State Police Command has arrested Wisdom Onyeaju, a 24-year-old male of Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri-West Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of defilement. The arrest followed credible information received by the Command from the family of the victim, who had earlier drawn public attention to the incident through […]
By Sophia Afolabi Police operatives in Enugu State have recovered stolen heavy-duty trucks and a sports utility vehicle during operations that uncovered a vehicle theft network operating across Enugu, Abia and Lagos states. The Enugu State Police Command said the recoveries were made during separate intelligence-led operations carried out by officers attached to different police […]
The Edo State government has described the recent abduction and killing of Dr Abu Momoh Tahir in Auchi as unfortunate, painful and deeply regretable, assuring the public that the incident does not deminish the resolve of the state to sustain and intensify its fight against kidnapping and other crime. The government notes that the existential […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has restated that his administration remains firmly focused on one mission: delivering visible, people-centred development across Edo State. The governor said the mandate given to him by Edo people was clear and non-negotiable, stressing that nothing would distract his government from transforming the state. Okpebholo spoke in Benin City […]
Traders, motorists and residents around Ikpoba Hill and Ramat Park axis in Benin City have expressed strong support for the ongoing construction of the first flyover bridge in Edo State under the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo. They described the project as a major boost to economic activities, traffic flow and urban renewal. Speaking to […]