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Fred Itua

May 13, 2025

Edo: Okpebholo demands arrest of Neo Black Movement leader Ese Kakor

The governor revoked land titles held by NBM for its headquarters, citing alleged links to violence and criminal activities.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
April 2, 2025

Edo governor urges unity after tribunal victory

The Edo election tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday reaffirmed Mr Okpebholo’s victory.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
March 20, 2025

Edo government demolishes alleged kidnapper’s house in Uromi 

Mr Oboh allegedly admitted that he had recently received N800,000 from a kidnapping operation.

Demolished house
December 24, 2024

LG Autonomy: Nigerian Constitution recognises only two-tier government, says Okpebholo

“The current constitutional construct recognises a two-tier federal design. It is clearly stipulated in the Constitution,” claimed Mr Okpebholo’s spokesman.

December 22, 2024

Ex-defence minister, Godwin Abbe, is dead

He was an alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Maj.-Gen. Godwin Osagie Abbe (retd)
December 3, 2024

Gov. Okpebholo gives Edo LG chairs 48 hours to submit financial statements

At a meeting with the chairs, Mr Okpebholo emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
November 28, 2024

Okpebholo recovers 30 government vehicles from ex-Edo governor Obaseki’s appointees

Chairman of the vehicle recovery committee stated that whistleblowers had been instrumental in its success.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
November 24, 2024

Okpebholo inaugurates 14-man panel to probe ex-Edo governor, Obaseki

The statement noted that the committee became imperative to set the state on the path of development and accountable leadership.

Godwin Obaseki and Senator Monday Okpebholo.
November 20, 2024

Okpebholo suspends Edo market unions, associations for extorting traders, farmers

The statement noted that the governor approved the suspension of the activities of market unions in Edo State with immediate effect.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
November 13, 2024

Governor Okpebholo dissolves boards of Edo MDAs

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday announced the dissolution of the boards of all ministries, departments and agencies in Edo with immediate effect.

Okpebholo and Obaseki