1 hour ago Edo Assembly invites Obaseki, others over controversial museum, Radisson Blu projects

Edo State Assembly committee invites former Governor Godwin Obaseki and others for questioning over the controversial MOWAA and Radisson Hotel projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-assembly-invites-obaseki-others-over-controversial-museum-radisson-blu-projects/

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4 h. ago Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has sacked Tony Ikpasaja, the Managing Director of the State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) read more Okpebholo sacks EdoGis MD over unauthorised Presco land revocation

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4 h. ago Edo Government Blasts PDP Over Comments On PRESCO Land Revocation

The Edo State Government has criticised the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing its recent comments on the PRESCO land revocation controversy as “ridiculous” and “comic relief.” The state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, issued the reaction in a strongly worded statement on Thursday. The Edo State Government’s reaction […]

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13 h. ago Okpebholo holds security meeting, beefs up surveillance along highways, communities in Edo

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, held a meeting with security agencies in the state with a bid to beef up surveillance along major highways and boundary communities within the state. The meeting, it was gathered, followed a trending video of an alleged plan by a self-acclaimed bandit to attack some communities in the state. […]

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3 d. ago Let Nobody Deny That Progress Has Been Made In Tackling Insecurity — Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, a former Edo State governor, says some of the achievements recorded by the President Bola Tinubu administration would not have been made without serious intelligence gathering and a coherent coordination by the Office of the National Security Adviser. The post Let Nobody Deny That Progress Has Been Made In Tackling Insecurity — Oshiomhole appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Edo Seeks Federal Government’s Intervention Over Land Dispute With Delta

The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, intercede on the land dispute between the state and its neighbouring Delta State. The deputy governor made the appeal when he led a delegation comprising officials of the state government and members of the […]

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6 d. ago Idahosa, Aliu, Ikpea, others bag Edo Icon Award of the Year 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa; Edo State Vanguard Newspapers correspondent, Alemma Oziruva Aliu; and a business mogul, Chief Leemon Ikpea, were among those who bagged the Edo Icons Award of the Year 2025. The award, now in its fifth edition, was established to reward exceptional performances in government and the private sector in […]

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7 d. ago Permanent secretary appointments now strictly on merit in Edo — Deputy gov

Edo State government ends the imposition of permanent secretaries, ensuring the Edo Civil Service now makes appointments strictly based on merit for profes Read More: https://punchng.com/permanent-secretary-appointments-now-strictly-on-merit-in-edo-deputy-gov/

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8 d. ago Reps to probe activities of NDLEA officers over killing of 16

The House of Representatives on Wednesday unveiled plans to investigate the activities of officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Okpuje-Ilueha, Owan West Local Government Area, Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State...

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8 d. ago MOWAA clarifies true cost of Institute project, counters Edo govt’s claims

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has refuted claims by representatives of the Edo State Government alleging that the MOWAA Institute building cost N4.1 billion.  In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation said the figure being circulated is drawn from a September 2022 Bill of Quantities that covered only a portion of the […]

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1 week ago MOWAA: Okpebholo Vows To Prosecute Anyone Involved Shady Deals

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), stressing that the state was not at war with investors but will not hesitate to prosecute any wrongdoing uncovered in the project. Okpebholo gave the […]

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1 week ago PDP, Edo Government Trade Words Over Okpebholo’s Performance At First Anniversary

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, headed by Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the governor marked his first anniversary in the state on Wednesday. The PDP, at a press conference on Thursday, described the administration of Governor Okpebholo in the last […]

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1 week ago Edo’s first year under APC ‘a lost year,’ PDP blast Okepbholo

Aziegbemi alleged that in the past one year, contracts were awarded with complimentary cards instead of through due process, adding that the state has operated without

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2 w. ago 1st Anniversary: Okpebholo Empowers 2,000 Indigent Edo People, Says First Lady

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has empowered over 2,000 indigent people, including women, youths and men, with various skills across the three senatorial districts through the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady of the State, Mrs. Edesili Anani, for the past one year. Mrs Edesili Anani stated that the initiatives were intended to make […]

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2 w. ago We inherited N600bn debt, N180bn contractor liabilities from Obaseki — Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has disclosed that his administration inherited over ₦600 billion in local and foreign debts and ₦180 billion owed to contractors...

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2 w. ago Skyewise CEO Salutes Okpebholo On 1st Anniversary, Hails Progressive Ideals

The Chief Executive Officer of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere, has congratulated the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his first anniversary in office as the leader of the South-South state, applauding his visionary and people-oriented leadership since assumption of office. In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, Dr. Abuyere described the governor’s tenure […]

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2 w. ago One year in office: Okpebholo, committed development enthusiast — Gov Ododo

Governor of Kogi, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the Governor of Edo, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a committed development enthusiast and

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2 w. ago First Anniversary: Okoduwa Hails Okpebholo Over Achievements

A youth leader and politician in Edo State,  Hon Solomon Okoduwa yesterday, hailed  the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpeholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, for what he described as “a year of visionary leadership and tangible progress” in the state. In a statement issued to mark the administration’s first anniversary , Okoduwa praised the duo […]

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2 w. ago Gov Okpebholo’s Claims On MOWAA Project Misleading — Obaseki’s Aide

Former Governor Godwin Obaseki's media aide said the transition committee report contained all the details of the Edo State Government’s engagement with the MOWAA project. The post Gov Okpebholo’s Claims On MOWAA Project Misleading — Obaseki’s Aide appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago My only job is to develop Edo, make it beauty to behold — Okpebholo

Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the rapid development of the state...

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