63 h. ago Okpebholo celebrates Deputy, Idahosa, describes him as trusted partner

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, praised the support and cooperation of his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa towards the progress and development of the State. In a statement to congratulate Idahosa on the occasion of his birthday, Okpebholo said “My Deputy has been a tireless and dedicated partner […] The post Okpebholo celebrates Deputy, Idahosa, describes him as trusted partner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Edo’s first flyover bridge to be ready April 2026 — Okpebholo

…As APC ends campaign in Ovia  From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced that the State’s first flyover bridge will be completed by April next year, four months earlier than initially scheduled. The Governor disclosed this during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Esan North-East Local Government Area, […] The post Edo’s first flyover bridge to be ready April 2026 — Okpebholo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Okpebholo celebrates APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, Senator Urhoghide 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Matthew Urhoghide, the Director-General of his governorship campaign council on the occasion of their birthdays.  Governor Okpebholo lauded Professor Yilwatda for his unflinching support for President […] The post Okpebholo celebrates APC National Chairman, Yilwatda, Senator Urhoghide  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Why Tinubu deserves Edo votes, second term in 2027 – Gov. Okpebholo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu considers Edo State as his home and deserves the unflinching support of the people, especially as the nation looks towards the 2027 general elections. The governor stated this during the APC senatorial by-election campaign rally held at Ugboha […] The post Why Tinubu deserves Edo votes, second term in 2027 – Gov. Okpebholo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Edo Gov Suspends NURTW, RTEAN Activities Over Alleged Extortion

Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday suspended activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), ANNEWAT and Drivers on Wheel from collecting any dues, levies, taxes or charges from motorists, drivers, traders, or any member of the public in the State. The governor also […]

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9 d. ago Okpebholo unveils plans to reintegrate trafficked youths, tame irregular migration 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to eradicate irregular migration, human trafficking, and the associated human rights abuses that have long plagued the State.  The Government through a bold, structured, and multi-sectoral response led by the Edo State Migration Agency,  is charting a new path towards […] The post Okpebholo unveils plans to reintegrate trafficked youths, tame irregular migration  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Farooq Kperogi apologises over claim on Aisha, Buhari divorce

By John Ogunsemore  United States-based Nigerian academic, Farooq Kperogi has apologised for claiming former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was divorced from the late President Muhammadu Buhari before his passing. Kperogi, a Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, made the claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday while […] The post Farooq Kperogi apologises over claim on Aisha, Buhari divorce appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘I Didn’t Threaten Obi, My Remarks Based On Security Concerns,’ Gov Okpebholo Clarifies

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Sunday responded to criticisms trailing his comment directing the 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to seek security clearance before coming to the state. Governor Okpebholo had during the weekend in Uromi, Esan North East local government area of the state asked the former presidential candidate […]

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3 w. ago Farooq Kperogi Apologises To Aisha Buhari Over Divorce Claim

United States-based Nigerian academic and newspaper columnist, Farooq Kperogi, has issued apologised to former First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, over a controversial Facebook post in which he claimed that she divorced from her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, before his demise. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday afternoon, Kperogi […]

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3 w. ago “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi

Labour Party caucus in the senate has condemned the comments made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the visit of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to the state. Recall that during a public event on Friday, Governor Okpebholo warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, […] The post “Withdraw Your Comments, Apologise To Nigerians” — LP Senators Tell Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi

Tribune Online Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi "As a champion of democracy, nation-building and sustainable development, Mr Peter Obi deserves protection and..." Senate LP Caucus cautions Okpebholo over attack on Peter Obi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns

Tribune Online Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the recent open threat to the life and security of Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the party, by the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, describing the action as outrageous, shocking, uncouth and disappointing. Peter Obi must not be harmed anywhere in Nigeria, LP Reps Caucus warns Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “You’ll Be Responsible, If Anything Happens To Peter Obi” – Obidient Movement Tells Edo Gov For Threatening His Life

Peter Obi’s support group, popularly known as Obidients Movement has insisted that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo will be held responsible if anything happens to the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate. The movement’s Director of Strategic Communication, Nana Kazaure in a statement on Saturday, described Governor Okpebholo’s comment as threat to national peace. Recall that […] The post “You’ll Be Responsible, If Anything Happens To Peter Obi” – Obidient Movement Tells Edo Gov For Threatening His Life appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago CUPP Knocks Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Peter Obi, Calls It “Disgraceful, Display Of Thuggery”

Coalition of United Political Parties, has berated Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over his comment on planned visitation of former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to the state. CUPP described Governor Okpebholo’s statement as a death threat, saying it a display of thuggery and disrespectful. Recall that the Edo State Governor on Friday, […] The post CUPP Knocks Gov Okpebholo For Threatening Peter Obi, Calls It “Disgraceful, Display Of Thuggery” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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