22 h. ago Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has rejected Peter Obi’s claims that the September 21, 2024, governorship election was not free and fair. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary Fred Itua, the government called Obi’s assertions unfounded and disrespectful to Edo voters’ democratic choice. The statement […] The post Edo govt demands Obi retract claims on 2024 governorship election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Edo Gov’t Directs Okpella Kingmakers To Begin Selection Of New Okuokpellagbe

The Etsako East local government council has officially directed the Okpella Traditional Council and kingmakers to commence the process of selecting a new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella following the dethronement of the former king, Engr. Lukeman Akemokue. In a letter seen by LEADERSHIP on Wednesday and addressed to the Most Senior Village Head (Daudu) in Okpella […]

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4 d. ago Kalu praised for Amankalu–Abiriba road project in Abia North

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Constituents in Amankalu, Abiriba, and nearby towns have praised Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for initiating an additional stretch of the Amankalu–Abiriba Junction (Ogidiala) Road project. The strategic road is seen as vital for grassroots development in Abia North Senatorial District. Chief J. C. Ukoha, speaking for the community via Igbere Voice […] The post Kalu praised for Amankalu–Abiriba road project in Abia North appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Abia pensioners praise Kalu for transformational projects, grassroots impact

By Kenneth Udeh Retired civil servants and pensioners in Abia State have commended Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his enduring commitment to public service and grassroots development. Lauding his leadership as “a natural trait embedded in his DNA,” the group expressed their admiration during a recent inspection tour of constituency projects facilitated by the former […] The post Abia pensioners praise Kalu for transformational projects, grassroots impact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, effective immediately as of Thursday, May 1, 2025. The announcement, made during a Workers’ Day address in Benin City, marks an increase from the ₦70,000 minimum wage implemented by the previous administration under […] The post Edo govt approves ₦75,000 minimum wage, effective immediately appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo on Thursday lauded the swift intervention of the state government read more Private school owners laud Edo govt over intervention on tax

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2 w. ago Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship

From Lukman Olabiyi The Agege Youth Vanguard (AYV), a coalition of youth groups, has endorsed Abdulganiyu Vinod Obasa, son of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, for the chairmanship of Agege Local Government in the upcoming July 12 election. The group cited Obasa’s youth engagement, leadership potential, and commitment to grassroots development as […] The post Lagos LG poll: Agege youths back Obasa’s son for chairmanship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Alhaji Makanjuola Yahaya Lanre, a real estate developer and grassroots political advocate, has cautioned that the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGAs) could widen inequality between wealthy and under-resourced communities without careful implementation. Speaking on Wednesday at the 6th Nigerian Union of […] The post Financial autonomy may worsen inequality among LGs, says Makanjuola Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

In a bold step towards youth empowerment and grassroots sports development, KingMakers, in partnership with the Ifako Ijaiye Local Government, read more KingMakers commissions sports complex in Ifako Ijaiye to boost grassroots development

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3 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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4 w. ago Edo Gov’t Threatens Revocation Of Illegally Acquired Farmlands

Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa has vowed that all illegally acquired farmlands by some companies in the state would be revoked. Idahosa, who stated in Benin on Friday when he received members of the Association of Cocoa Farmers, noted that some farmlands were acquired through proxies. In a statement by his Chief […]

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last month LG Autonomy: How Gombe Joint Project Agency Drives Governor Inuwa’s Grassroot Transformation

In Gombe State, a quiet but transformative revolution is unfolding at the grassroot level delivering the long-overdue infrastructural development to communities that had previously been left behind. At the eart of this transformation is the Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency (GJPDA), an Agency created to bridge the gap between state-level governance and local government […]

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