3 h. ago Gov Okpebholo Orders Demolition Of Buildings Linked To Kidnappers, Cultists In Edo

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched a crackdown on crime-related properties, beginning with the demolition of buildings connected to kidnappings and cult-related violence in the State. During the demolition of a residential duplex in Benin City used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, who […]

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5 h. ago Edo: Okpebholo targets kidnappers, cultists with demolition of crime

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has initiated a crackdown on crime-related properties, starting with the demolition of buildings linked to kidnappings and cult-related violence. The operation began in Benin City with the demolition of a residential duplex used for kidnapping and organ harvesting, as confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, […] The post Edo: Okpebholo targets kidnappers, cultists with demolition of crime-linked properties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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4 d. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Okpebholo Debunks IPOB’s Allegation Of Giving N6bn To Terrorists

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described as malicious a statement credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the effect that the governor allocated N6 billion to compensate so-called ” Fulani terrorists”. The governor’s denial came following a report making the rounds by the IPOB, who accused Okpebholo of paying N6 billion […]

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government . At the meeting, prominent political, religious and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the state, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm on […] The post Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders converged […] The post Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to improve learning facilities, recruit more qualified teachers, provide good infrastructure, a conducive learning atmosphere, and secure school environments across the State. He made the pledge when he inspected ongoing renovation of some schools in Edo Central, which were hitherto in very bad […] The post Edo Govt to improve learning facilities, recruit more teachers for public schools — Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Okpebholo, Imansuen Harp On Lessons Of Easter, Felicitate Edo People

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance and the well-being of the Edo people as he preaches peace, love, and unity among the citizens. Okpebholo, while felicitating with Edo people in his Easter Sunday message, made available to newsmen by his chief press secretary, Fred Ituah, called […]

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9 d. ago Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has urged residents to use Easter 2025 to recommit to peace, harmony, and mutual respect. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said, “Let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together to build the Edo State of our […] The post Easter: Okpebholo urges Edo residents to embrace hope, unity, and faith appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Okpebholo vows to implement death penalty bill on kidnappers in Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has said that kidnappers caught in Edo State would face the death penalty, specifically by read more Okpebholo vows to implement death penalty bill on kidnappers in Edo

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1 week ago Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has warned members of the Edo State Caretaker Committee of the party, headed by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, to stop parading themselves as leaders of the party. He gave the warning shortly after he donated a new state secretariat […] The post Edo PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Okpebholo predicts PDP’s collapse after lawmaker’s defection

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the imminent collapse of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the state, following the defection of yet another lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Nicholas Asonsere, who represents Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, formally defected to the APC on Wednesday, bringing the party’s Read More

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2 w. ago Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to politicians against actions that could destabilize Nigeria, particularly the alleged use of mercenaries to incite violence. Speaking in a meeting with the President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, Godiya Bogoro, and other youth leaders from the North, the Governor stressed […] The post Politicians Must Stop Using Youths As Instruments Of Violence – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned against the importation of mercenaries to destabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit from Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), and 10 other Northern youth leaders, Okpebholo urged Nigerians to unite against […] The post Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Grassroots development key to Okpebholo govt – Edo deputy gov

Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, on Tuesday, said the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration will develop the rural areas to engender sustainable growth in the state. In a statement signed by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor stated this when he played host to the Association of Local Government Secretaries, Edo State Read More

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2 w. ago UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Mr. Umoru Imokha Abdulahi, whose wife’s medical bills was allegedly offset by Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, after the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH’s) detention has denied receiving any help from the governor. Recall that after media report of the detention of Abdullahi’s wife and child for the family inability […] The post UBTH: Controversies greet mother, child medical bills offset by Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC Will Take Over Delta State In 2027 – Gov Okpebholo, Ganduje

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have assured that Delta State, just like Edo, is ready to witness practical governance under an APC administration. The duo, alongside other party stalwarts in the South South over the weekend in Agbor, Delta State, said when they received members […]

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2 w. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Edo to announce compensation for lynched hunters – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has said he will contact his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf, to decide the financial compensation for the families of the hunters who were killed by members of a vigilance group in Uromi. Okpebholo, who spoke through his Press Secretary, Fred Itrua, on Friday, said an agreement would be Read More

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