Okpebholo
Leadership crisis claims two lives in Edo community
Two men were killed in Iyanomo community, Edo State, following a leadership tussle. Governor Okpebholo vows justice as security operatives launch probe. A tragic leadership tussle in Iyanomo community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has led to the death of two men, heightening tension among residents and raising concerns over the recurring spate […]
President Tinubu congratulates Gov Okpebholo at 55th birthday
President Tinubu celebrates Governor Monday Okpebholo on his 55th birthday, praising his devotion to good governance, peace, unity, and Edo’s development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, as he marks his 55th birthday. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information […]
NLC presses for higher minimum wage in Edo
Edo minimum wage increase sparks NLC push for higher pay, as the union urges Governor Okpebholo to review salaries and improve workers’ welfare. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated its commitment to engaging constructively with state governments across the country in order to secure better welfare packages and wage improvements for workers. In Edo […]
Okpebholo Criticizes Obaseki, PDP Ahead of By-Elections
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has accused his predecessor, former Governor Godwin Obaseki, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of showing little interest in the progress and welfare of the state. Speaking at the final campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekpoma for Edo Central senatorial district, the governor described the previous […]
Edo Governor Appoints Prof. Olawale as Edo University VC
The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Monday Okpebholo, has made a significant appointment in the academic landscape of the state by naming Professor Victor Adetimirin Olawale as the new Vice Chancellor of Edo University, Iyamho. This prestigious appointment was officially communicated through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Musa […]
Governor Okpebholo Names Commissioner Candidates
Edo State has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its executive leadership with the announcement of four nominees for commissioner appointments, pending confirmation by the State House of Assembly. This move by Governor Monday Okpebholo is part of a broader effort to reinforce his administration as it approaches its second year. The list of nominees […]
Okpebholometer: Edo Gets Civic-Tech Tool for Governance Accountability
Edo State residents now have a new digital watchdog to hold their government accountable. AdvoKC Foundation, a youth-led civic-tech governance organisation committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen participation, has launched Okpebholometer, an innovative accountability tool developed under its flagship Promise Tracker NG initiative. The unveiling marks a significant step in bridging the gap between […]
Edo Bans NURTW, RTEAN, Others Over Extortion
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has announced an indefinite suspension of the activities of several transport unions and revenue-collecting entities across the state. This decisive action affects the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT, and Drivers on Wheel. The […]
Okpebholo Predicts End of Opposition in Edo by 2027
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed confidence that the developmental initiatives under his administration will ultimately lead to the collapse of all opposition political parties in the state before the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Uromi at the official flag-off of the campaign for the upcoming by-election in the Edo Central Senatorial District, Governor […]
By-Election: Okpebholo Flags Off Door-to-Door Campaign for APC Candidate
Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially flagged off a grassroots door-to-door campaign initiative in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joe Ikpea, for the upcoming Edo Central Senatorial election scheduled for August 16, 2025. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Uromi, Governor Okpebholo addressed members of the […]