Friday, July 10, 2026

Governor Monday Okpebholo

March 13, 2025

Gov Okpebholo recalls suspended commissioner for justice Samson Osagie

The recall was stated in a letter signed by the secretary to the state government, Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12.

Monday Okpebholo and Samson Osagie.
March 11, 2025

Death toll from Lassa fever rises to 15 in Edo

The director warned that any hospital found treating Lassa fever patients without proper authorisation would face sanctions.

Lassa-fever
February 17, 2025

Edo’s IGR soared under Gov. Okpebholo’s leadership: EIRS Boss

The EIRS’ board chair attributed the achievement to the visionary leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo since assuming office in November.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
February 6, 2025

Suspended Edo attorney general denies involvement in financial fraud

Mr Osagie, in a statement on Thursday in Benin, vowed to prove his innocence.

Samson Osagie
January 30, 2025

Edo doctors begin warning strike over non-implementation of Gov Okpebholo’s directive

The warning strike has begun to affect healthcare services across the state, with public hospitals scaling down operations.

DOCTORS
January 28, 2025

Edo election tribunal scolds PDP over failure to produce witnesses

PDP and Mr Asue were to produce witnesses to testify in their petition seeking to nullify the governorship election held on September 21, 2024.

PDP
January 22, 2025

Edo Election Tribunal: PDP witnesses allege irregularities in three LGs

The polling units are in Ward II of Ikpoba Okha LGA, where he alleged four electoral irregularities.

PDP logo
December 31, 2024

Outrage as Monday Okpebholo renames Edo varsity despite legal concerns

Mr Osaretin said Mr Okpebholo had shown a “pattern of disregard for democratic norms”.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
December 20, 2024

Suspension of LG chairpersons in Edo illegal, unconstitutional: AGF

“The governor has no right to remove any local government chairman,” the justice minister stated.

Monday Okpebholo (Credit: Punch)
December 19, 2024

NPC decries Edo’s reluctance on e-birth registration for under five children

The national commissioner said that his efforts to enlist the support of the local government chairmen to drive the exercise yielded no result.

National Population Commission