Edo State Government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to return government vehicles allegedly in private hands. Led by Kelly Okungbowa, the assets recovery committee aims to retrieve vehicles, including those sold from the defunct Edo Line transport company. Failure to comply will lead to legal...
Cobhams Asuquo has raised concerns about Nigeria's leadership after reacting to a video showing Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, struggling to present the 2025 budget. He questioned why brilliant Nigerians are not leading the country and emphasized the need for meaningful progress in...
The EFCC has placed former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki on its watch list amid investigations into alleged financial misconduct during his tenure. The anti-graft agency is probing contracts and transactions, while Obaseki maintains his willingness to cooperate. Edo’s new administration has also...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, shared a spiritual encounter where he found a dead bat on his bed shortly before being declared the winner of the September 21 governorship election. He attributed his victory to God's intervention and thanked those who supported him during the election...
Edo State's new governor, Monday Okpebholo, announced a probe into former governor Godwin Obaseki's refusal to inaugurate 14 APC lawmakers in 2019. Okpebholo pledged to strengthen democracy and the judiciary, addressing past issues including blocked judicial appointments, and ensuring...
Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as Edo State Governor on November 12, 2024, taking over from Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term. The ceremony, held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, was attended by dignitaries, including Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and former Governor Adams...
Seventeen-year-old Peculiar, accused of poisoning her ex-boyfriend and four others in Edo State, denies involvement, claiming they died from generator fumes. The investigation continues, with her ex-boyfriend’s father insisting she is the prime suspect due to a past altercation. Police are...
A CNG-powered car explosion at a NIPCO station in Edo State injured three individuals, highlighting safety concerns in Nigeria’s push toward CNG vehicle conversions. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative urges vehicle owners to use accredited centers, as authorities investigate this...
As Governor Godwin Obaseki's term nears its end, a dispute with reinstated Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has emerged over the alleged looting of Edo government properties. Shaibu warns officials to prevent theft, while Obaseki’s media team dismisses his authority, sparking tension ahead of the...
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Edo State’s newly elected governor, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock to present their Certificates of Return. They expressed gratitude by kneeling, highlighting their commitment to serve the state with support from the...
Senator Monday Okpebholo has received his Certificate of Return as the Governor of Edo State from INEC, following a contested election where he secured 291,667 votes. Despite his victory, opposition from Governor Godwin Obaseki and other candidates continues, creating a tense political...
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