Gov Okpebholo gets approval to make 20 appointments …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request for the appointment of 20 Special Advisers by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo in the letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, stated that the appointment … Read more
Gov Okpebholo launches construction of first flyover in Edo State …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has launched the construction of first flyover bridge at Ramat Park, Benin, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Performing the ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Okpebholo said his administration would also … Read more
Edo: Gov Okpebholo signs revised appropriation bill into law …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday in Benin, signed the revised appropriation bill of N485.63 billion into law to ensure rapid implementation of developmental projects. Okpebholo had on November 13 in a letter requested the House to consider and pass the Revised Supplementary … Read more
Gov Okpebholo appoints finance commissioner, five others …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved six new appointments across ministries and agencies in the state. The six announcements were contained in a communication notice, signed by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor on Friday. “It is hereby announced … Read more
Obaseki: ‘The Rule Of Law Must Stand’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed the allegation of sacking civil servants employed during the administration of former Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Henzodaily reports that the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a statement on Thursday through its caretaker … Read more
Osagie confirmed as Attorney-General of Edo State …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Edo State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Benin, confirmed the nomination of Dr Samson Osagie, as the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Governor Monday Okpebholo had on Tuesday nominated Dr Osagie shortly after taking the oath of office as … Read more
Edo: Gov Okpebholo springs into action, dissolves boards, orders contractors back to site …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Wednesday announced the dissolution of the boards of all ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief … Read more
Revenue collection suspended indefinitely in Edo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Collection of revenues has been suspended indefinitely in Edo State by the newly sworn-in Governor, Monday Okpebholo. This was disclosed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Hon. Fred Itua. He noted that the suspension is until further notice and applies to all agencies in … Read more
Tinubu reacts as Okpebholo assumes office as Edo Governor …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Sen. Monday Okpebholo on his inauguration as the Governor of Edo. Tinubu, in a message, urged Okpebholo to diligently work to enhance the living standards of the people of Edo State and make a significant impact … Read more
What VP Shettima said after Okpebholo’s swearing in …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Vice President Kashim Shettima has said he is optimistic about the ability of new Governor of Edo, Monday Okpebholo, to transform the State. Shettima in his address at the swearing-in ceremony of the governor on Tuesday in Benin, emphasised the significance of the … Read more
Newly sworn-in Edo gov, Okpebholo appoints Oshiomhole’s son commissioner designate …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Newly sworn-in governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole as the Commissioner for Health designate, a role that will be crucial in addressing the state’s healthcare challenges. Additionally, Barrister Musa Ikhilor has been designated as the … Read more
Obaseki out, Okpebholo in as Edo governor …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> On Tuesday, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Senator Monday Okpebholo, marking his official induction as the sixth executive governor of the state. This momentous event was attended by a wide array of dignitaries, political … Read more
BREAKING: Monday Okpebholo officially sworn-in as Edo State Governor …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Senator Monday Okphebholo has officially been sworn-in as the governor of Edo State, while Dennis Idahosa was also sworn-in as the Deputy Governor of the State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the ceremony held on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin … Read more
“I’m ready to hand over to Okpebholo if Obaseki shuns swearing-in” — Shaibu …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Philip Shaibu, who has recently been reinstated as the deputy governor of Edo State, has expressed his readiness to transition power to the incoming government following the upcoming inauguration. On Tuesday, Monday Okpebholo is set to be sworn … Read more
Edo: Transition committee seeks probe into N410bn debts …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The Transition Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has recommended a probe into more than N410 billion local and foreign debts allegedly owed by the state. The committee made the recommendation on Monday in its report presented to the governor-elect, … Read more
Edo Gov-elect, Okpebholo declares Obaseki missing …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Following the serious allegations made by the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, regarding his lack of invitation to the upcoming inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the new Governor, the incoming governor has declared on Sunday that Obaseki has been unaccounted for … Read more
Don’t waste your time fighting Obaseki – Ganduje tells Okpebholo …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the APC National Chairman on Thursday in Abuja, advised Sen. Monday Okpebholo, Edo Governor-elect against probing the out-going administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki. He gave the advice when Okpebholo paid a courtesy visit on the party’s National Working … Read more
Edo: Obaseki tells Okpebholo not to reverse his reforms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed optimism that some of his administration’s reforms will outlive the incoming government of governor-elect , Monday Okpebholo. Obaseki, whose second and last tenure would expire on Nov. 11,expressed the optimism in an … Read more
Do Not Have Confrontations With Traditional Institutions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, advised elected leaders to avoid any confrontation with traditional institutions. He stated this while delivering a speech at the 8th commemorative service of the Oba of Benin at the Holy Aruosa Church in … Read more
Okpebholo warns banks against granting last-minute loans to out going Edo govt …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Governor-Elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to banks and other financial institutions regarding the granting of last-minute loans and financial instruments to the outgoing administration in the state. He expressed concerns that such … Read more