Monday Okpebholo
Edo 2024: Appeal Court Reserves Verdict in Ighodalo vs Okpebholo Case
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the declaration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election. The three-man panel […]
Gov. Okpebholo demands Neo Black Movement President’s Arrest
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to urgently arrest and prosecute the President of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, Olorogun Ese Kakor, over allegations of forging official state government documents. In a petition, Governor […]
Labour Hails Okpebholo on N75,000 Wage
In a strong show of support, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State chapter has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for raising the minimum wage for Edo State civil servants from N70,000 to N75,000. The announcement, which came during the 2025 May Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, has been widely hailed […]
Video: Govt demolishes building linked to kidnapping, organ harvesting
A residential duplex in Benin City that was allegedly connected to kidnapping and organ harvesting has been demolished by the government of Edo State. Fred Itua, who serves as the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Monday Okpebholo, provided this information in a statement that was published on Tuesday and made available to journalists in […]
Tinubu Announces 125km Benin-Asaba Highway
The good things happening in Lagos are now also happening here in Edo State and we have made progress under my watch as governor. The Benin-Asaba Highway, which is 125 kilometers long and is anticipated to be finished within thirty months, was presented to the public on Sunday by President Bola Tinubu. Senator Monday Okpebholo, […]
17 LG Chairmen Defect from PDP to APC
I am optimistic that leaders of the opposition parties in the state would join the APC fold following my infrastructural development strides in the state – Edo Governor On Wednesday, 17 of the 18 local government chairmen in Edo State decided to switch their allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives […]
Edo Under Attack: Governor Okpebholo Condemns Deadly Clashes.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has strongly denounced the recent violent attacks in the state, which have claimed 24 lives. The governor vowed to bring the perpetrators to book, and ensure the safety and security of all residents. The first incident occurred in Gbelemotin, Ovia South-West Local Government Area. Where 22 people lost their lives […]
Collapsed Mast Claims Life on Edo, Okpebholo offers Condolences
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim. Who lost his life when a mast collapsed at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Thursday. The incident occurred during a strong wind that preceded a heavy rain, disrupting a praise night planned as part of activities to mark […]