Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Edo: Okpebholo appoints Fred Itua as chief press secretary

Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo has announced the appointment of Fred Odianosen Itua as his chief press secretary.

• November 11, 2024
Monday Okpebholo (Credit: Punch)
Monday Okpebholo (Credit: Punch)

Governor-elect Monday Okpebholo has announced the appointment of Fred Odianosen Itua as his chief press secretary.

The appointment, the first of Mr Okpebholo’s incoming administration, will take effect on November 12, according to a statement on Monday.

Mr Itua was the assistant political editor at The Sun Newspapers.

(NAN) 

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

Nigerian Bar Association

States

Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future

The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate

Health

FG approves N40.7 billion for healthcare, extends insurance to prisoners

Mr Pate stated, “Those children that are vaccinated are unlikely to get the diphtheria disease.”

Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu

Heading 2

2027: Adeleke backs Tinubu’s re-election, says victory is certain

The governor urged Nigerians to give Mr Tinubu more time for his reforms to take effect.

National Scrabble team.

Sport

National Scrabble team camps in Umuahia ahead of Monrovia 2026

Mr Ikolo said only South Africa broke Nigeria’s dominance when it won the 2002 edition in Kenya.

Students in a classroom or assembly ground

Lagos

Stakeholders warn Lagos students against cultism, drug abuse

They advised students threatened by cult groups to seek help from trusted teachers, religious leaders or relatives.