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Monday Okpebholo

January 22, 2025

Gov. Okpebholo approves recruitment of 500 teachers in Edo

The education commissioner reiterated the importance placed on the education sector by the Okpebholo-led administration.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
January 17, 2025

Edo: Governor Okpebholo hires 360 cleaners, to pay them N70,000 minimum wage

Mr Okungbowa revealed that the cleaners would be paid the N70,000 minimum wage.

Street sweepers used to illustrate the story
January 5, 2025

Gov. Okpebholo seeks stronger military cooperation to combat crime in Edo

Mr Okpebholo also commended other security agencies in the state for their unflinching support.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
December 30, 2024

Gov. Okpebholo renames Edo varsity

No reason was given for the change of the state university’s name.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
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 21, 2024

Edo election tribunal adjourns hearing until January 13

The petitioners are expected to call their witnesses within 21 days or less. 

Election Petition Tribunal
November 29, 2024

Governor lifts suspension on Edo security corps

The Edo government says it has lifted the suspension on the operations of the state security corps to strengthen the state security apparatus.

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