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Governor Monday Okpebholo

December 5, 2025

Edo governor gets new CPS

The government expressed appreciation to Mr Itua for his contributions and service.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
November 26, 2025

Edo inaugurates campus outreach to curb rising drug abuse

Many students raised concerns about peer pressure and the availability of substances around campuses.

Students of the University of Benin during the anti-drug campaign rally
November 23, 2025

Security Squad arrests two suspected kidnappers in Edo

Mr Idemudia said that the administration’s stance on criminality remained uncompromising.

Edo Security Squad
November 14, 2025

Muslims must make sure Tinubu wins 2027 presidential election; I will deliver 2.5 million votes: Gov Okpebholo

“I have promised the president that we will deliver 2.5 million votes to him in 2027,” Mr Okpebholo said.

Tinubu and Okpebholo
October 29, 2025

Edo govt inspects Radisson Hotel, warns contractors against compromising standard 

The deputy governor described the project as a potential game-changer for the state’s tourism industry.

Edo State
October 25, 2025

Gov Okpebholo reopens upgraded Ujabholo school, lauds Chinese govt’s support

Mr Okpebholo urged the students to take good care of the upgraded school and use it to inspire academic excellence and discipline.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
October 23, 2025

Edo Assembly passes bill for re-establishment of Customary Court of Appeal

The bill was considered and adopted after a clause-by-clause correction at the committee of the whole in Benin.

Edo House of Assembly
October 22, 2025

Vandalism: Edo government to regulate operations of scavengers, scrap dealers

Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced plans to regulate the activities of scavengers and scrap dealers in the state to curb vandalism.

Scavengers
October 15, 2025

Governor Okpebholo orders, threatens commissioners to wear Tinubu’s ‘Asiwaju mandate cap’

“I will not forgive any commissioner who is not wearing this cap,” the governor threatened the commissioners.

Okpebholo; Tinubu's signature cap
October 8, 2025

Edo tourism agency gets new director-general

Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Vivian Elabor as the director-general of the Edo Tourism Agency.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo