Gov. Okpebholo Warns Management Of MOWAA Over Land Encroachment, Vows Protect Edo Public Assets

Eva OrizuOctober 23, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a strong warning to the management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), cautioning against further encroachment on land belonging to Edo State Specialist Hospital, vowing that his administration will not tolerate the erosion of public property. Governor Okpebholo gave the directive during an inspection tour […]

House of Reps to investigate Abuja $460m CCTV installation contract

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad hoc Committee to investigate government’s investment of 460 million dollars in CCTV cameras installation in strategic areas in Abuja. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Amobi Ogah (LP-Abia) at plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Ogah explained that […]

No one can separate me from Kwankwaso — Kano gov

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed insinuations of a rift between him and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying those attempting to sow discord between them will not succeed. Speaking on Tuesday in Madobi during an event marking the 69th birthday of the former governor, Yusuf reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to […]

Edo shifts to community-led solutions in fight against climate-driven floods, erosion ‎

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

In a bold move to combat the escalating threats of climate-driven flooding and gully erosion, Mohammed Bawa Okoyomoh, Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Flood, Erosion, and Watershed Management Agency (EdoFEWMA) and Project Coordinator for Edo State NEWMAP-EIB, has called for a transformative shift in addressing environmental challenges. ‎Speaking recently at a media briefing […]

ENABULELE LAUDS EDO GOLFERS’ FEATS, UNVEILS PLAN FOR GOVERNOR’S CUP TOURNAMENT

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has assured the leadership of the Edo State Golf Association of his unwavering support and commitment to the growth and development of golf in the state. He disclosed that plans are underway, to launch the Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament as part of […]

From Shadows of Terror to Dawn of Safety: Governor Okpebholo’s Bold Assault on Edo’s Insecurity Legacy

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

There was a time, not too long ago, when the mention of Benin City stirred unease. Streets once alive with commerce and culture had become theatres of fear, haunted by the menace of cult clashes, street assassinations, and senseless violence. The air was heavy with tension; lives were being wasted, families shattered, and businesses crippled […]

Insecurity Crackdown: Edo State Government Announces Plans to Regulate Scavengers and Scrap Dealers

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged the State Government’s full support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in its efforts to curb vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State. The Governor made the commitment on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new NSCDC Commandant, Edo State […]

Edo launches Probe into Obaseki-era projects amid allegations of irregularities

Eva OrizuOctober 21, 2025

The Edo State government has initiated the process of probing the immediate past governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki following a letter to the state House of Assembly on Monday asking it to investigate two ongoing projects he initiated, namely the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). In a move […]

‎EDO SPEAKER, LAWMAKERS HONOUR OBA OF BENIN ON BIRTHDAY AND 9TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

Eva OrizuOctober 21, 2025

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, today led a delegation of lawmakers to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, CFR, to celebrate the revered monarch on the occasion of his birthday and the 9th anniversary of […]

Defence headquarters dismisses coup report, reaffirms loyalty to Tinubu

Eva OrizuOctober 19, 2025

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and malicious an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted coup. ‎The Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday said the report also made baseless references to the ongoing investigation of 16 […]

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