Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the previous administration led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under Godwin Obaseki for failing to distribute books donated by President Bola Tinubu for student use, citing the presence of the President’s image on the materials as the reason for the inaction. In conjunction with this, the governor…
Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were officially sworn in as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Edo State, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday (today) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, the capital city of the state. It is worth noting that Okpebholo takes over from Godwin Obaseki, who governed the state…
Senator Monday Okpebholo, who is set to become the Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Fred Itua as his new Chief Press Secretary. It is worth noting that Okpebholo is set to assume the role of Governor tomorrow, November 12th. Itua, scheduled to assume office on Tuesday, makes the first official appointment…
A vehicle fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) exploded at the NIPCO service station in Aduwawa, Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, injuring three individuals seriously, including a driver who lost sight in one eye. A service station worker, who wished to remain unidentified, informed The PUNCH on Thursday that two more victims were being treated…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it arrested six individuals concerning irregularities during the gubernatorial election held in Edo State last Saturday. According to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Frank Mba. He provided this information while presenting a situation report regarding the recent election in Edo. Additionally, he revealed that authorities recovered four…
On Sunday night, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Edo State governorship election on Saturday. Okpebholo defeated his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to emerge as the winner in the election. The returning officer for the Edo…
APC Declares Controversial Edo Governorship Primary Election Inconclusive The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, declared the primary for the Edo governorship election inconclusive on Tuesday evening to address the chaos that marred the process. At the end of the primary, three out of the 12 aspirants who participated claimed victory. Governor…
