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Governor Okpebholo Declares War On Cultism In Edo

November 19, 2024 admin

By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night, ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the Heartbeat unsafe for criminals elements. The Governor gave the charge while briefing newsmen at the end of an inaugural security meeting, held behind closed doors in Government House, Benin City, Edo State. This was stated by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a statement and made available to journalists today. Governor Okpebholo said his administration places a priority on security and…

Gov Okpebholo Gives Timeline For Completion Of Abandoned School Project

November 18, 2024 admin

By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given a timeline, within which he will rebuild the abandoned Ebomisi Secondary School in Ugbogiobo, Ovia North East Local Governments Area of Edo State. According to a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Monday, the school was abandoned by the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was apparently angered by the support given to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Governor Monday Okpebholo during the 2st September 2024 governorship election in Edo…

No Court Has Stopped NUJ FCT Elections – NUJ Transparency Group

November 18, 2024 admin

…Says news false, fake, baseless By Ebriku John Friday A group for credible elections in the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), called the NUJ FCT Transparency Group has said no court of competent jurisdiction has stopped the NUJ FCT Council forthcoming elections. The group described as false and fake news reports alleging that a court has stopped the NUJ or the Credentials Committee from going ahead with the conduct of the elections scheduled for December 4, 2024. Reacting, the National Coordinator of NUJ FCT Transparency Group, Prince Ugoeze Afonne, in…

Ondo Guber: Gov Okpebholo Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Victory

November 17, 2024 admin

By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the people of Ondo State for voting for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa in last Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Okpebholo in a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said as neighbours, he will work closely with Governor Aiyedatiwa for the good and prosperity of Edo and Ondo States. Governor Okpebholo prayed to God to grant Aiyedatiwa the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State for the…

THE LOTTERY CONUNDRUM, WHY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROLE IS CRUCIAL.

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024 admin

By: Mohammed Hamisu As Nigeria awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on the landmark case of SC 1/2008, the nation holds its breath. At stake is the future of lottery regulation and revenue collection, with far-reaching implications for national development. The case pits the Attorney General of Lagos State and 21 other states against the Federal Government, sparking intense debate. Proponents of state autonomy argue that lottery regulation should rest with individual states, while federal authorities insist on their constitutional mandate. The case is a contentious issue that has been argued…

Edo: Gov Okpebholo Announces 6 Fresh Appointments

November 15, 2024 admin

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Lucky Enehita – Inegbenehi as the Managing Director of the State Waste Management Board; CP Friday Ibadin, Rtd, State Corps Commander, Edo State Security Corps Governance; Stainless M.I. Ijeghede as the Managing Director, Edo State Traffic Management Agency, (EDSTMA); Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, as Managing Director, Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency; and Engr. Emmanuel Ehidiamen Okoebor, as Hon. Commissioner of Finance…

CAF Champions League: Gov Okpebholo Rallies Support For Edo Queens

November 15, 2024 admin

By Ebriku John Friday Ahead of the last group match in the ongoing 2024 CAF Women Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco, between Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa and Edo Queens, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpevbolo has hailed the team for their achievements so far and has charged them to beat the South Africans to enable them lead Group B into the semifinals. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fred Itua, the Governor assured them of his continuous support, as they represent…

EDO: Gov Okpobholo Orders Immediate Freezing Of State Bank accounts

November 14, 2024 admin

…Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, reverts to Ministry of Works By Ebriku John Friday Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. According to a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, the governor warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order…

Gov Okpebholo Makes History, Swears In SSG, Commissioner In 24hrs

November 13, 2024 admin

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Wednesday, made history when he sworn in the Secretary to State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, 24 hours after assuming office. Barr. Musa Umar Ikhilor assumed office as SSG, while Barr. Samson Osagie stepped in as Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner For Justice. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday, barely two hours after his swearing-in, announced the nomination of Ikhilor and…

NUJ FCT 2024: The Time Is Grace O’clock By Nzeh Frankwhite