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- Governor Monday Okpebholo Cites Collaborative Labour Relations as Catalyst for Rapid Edo State Development
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
During the 2026 Workers’ Day celebrations, Governor Monday Okpebholo highlighted that constructive engagement with labour unions has been central to his administration's ability to...
- Governor Okpebholo Vows to Deliver 2.5 Million Votes for President Tinubu in Edo State
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has defended his target of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, citing federal financial support and visible state...
- Governor Okpebholo Attributes Peter Obi 2023 Edo Victory to Obaseki Administration Failures
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Monday Okpebholo stated that former presidential candidate Peter Obi only won Edo State in 2023 because the previous PDP administration was not meeting public expectations...
- Governor Monday Okpebholo Predicts 2027 Electoral Victory for President Tinubu in Edo State Driven by Federal Funding
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. During a television interview, the governor at...
- Former Representative Ogbeide-Ihama Enters Edo South Senate Race Challenging Imasuen and Ize-Iyamu
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama has officially declared his bid for the APC senatorial ticket in Edo South, citing his eight-year tenure in the House of Representatives as a critical advant...
- Governor Okpebholo Appoints Dr Innocent Bello to Lead EdoGIS Amid Major Land Reforms
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello as the Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service to modernize regional land governance....
- Edo Government Targets Global Investment Surge with New Security Reforms and Industrial Agreements
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Government, through Commissioner Kassim Afegbua, has issued a call for local and international investment, highlighting the state's improved security and agricultural...
- Frank Ilaboya Sets Tuesday for Major Declaration of Edo State House of Assembly Ambition
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
All Progressives Congress member Hon. Frank Ilaboya is scheduled to formally announce his candidacy for the Edo State House of Assembly on April 28, 2026. The event, held at the Ow...
- Joint Task Force Rescues 70-Year-Old Farmer in Edo State, Thwarting N30 Million Ransom Demand
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
A joint rescue team comprising police, military, and local security units has successfully freed Pa Jonah Owobu, a 70-year-old farmer abducted in Uromi. The operation, launched fol...
- Edo State Police Command Issues Disclaimer Following Viral Political Threats and Insults Against Peter Obi
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Police Command has formally distanced itself from a viral video featuring Emmanuel Eghogho, an aide to Governor Monday Okpebholo, who used derogatory language against...
- Presidential Amnesty Administrator Backs Renewed Hope Tour as South-South Youths Endorse Tinubu Re-election
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, has praised the Renewed Hope National Youth Tour for its successful mobilization rally in Benin City. The ev...
- Edo State Police Command Rescues Nine Abductees in Massive Tactical Operation
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully liberated nine individuals from two separate kidnapping incidents. The victims include five passengers from a GUO comme...