Category: Politics

Gov Okpebholo will expose Obaseki, PDP’s rot in Edo State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fred Itua,Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo in a statement said the factional chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State is yet to accept the clear reality that it has assumed the arduous role of an opposition party.   The CPS described PDP as depleted and disorganised party that ought to be apologising to Edo people for mismanaging their resources, denigrating revered traditional institutions, and allocating the commonwealth to a few insatiable criminals.   He said “His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Elected and…

Data breach: Edo Govt to review e-governance platform …, says platform not shut down

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform. The order was contained in a “Government Special Announcement,” dated 25th November 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.   According to the statement, the review became necessary following a discovery that the entire e-governance platform of Edo State Government is being run and operated from the backend by unknown non-state actors and no one within the entire Public Service of Edo State has administrative control of…

We’ll chase criminals out of Edo- Gov Okpebholo ….. Swears in new appointees

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation. Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State.   Governor Okpebholo stated this while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, held in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital.   Emmanuel Okoebor stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, Paddy Iyamu, as Chairman, State Universal Basic…

Gov Okpebholo dissolves Local Government Service Commission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission.   This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State.   Governor Okpebholo assured Edo citizens, members of the public, and staff of the Commission that the dissolution will not affect the ongoing official affairs. He reaffirmed his commitment to engaging with all stakeholders to develop a robust plan for restructuring the Local Government…

Gov Okpebholo’s administration is committed to a peaceful environment for all – SSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Secretary to the Edo State Government SSG, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor said Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo is working tirelessly to create a peaceful and prosperous environment where citizens of Edo State will thrive in their endeavours.   Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor disclosed this in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo State at a ceremony where hundreds of citizens benefitted from his philanthropic gesture   The Governor in his inaugural speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City had said his government would support market women,…

APC National Chairman visits TPI ahead of Institute’s Conference on Skills Acquisition for Nigerian Youths

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,has approved the draft content for the proposed National Conference on Skills Acquisition and Youth Empowerment, developed by the party’s Think Tank, The Progressive Institute, TPI in Abuja.   Dr. Ganduje was at TPI on Thursday where he spent hours discussing the proposed conference with the institute’s management. The National Chairman who believed unemployment is a bane to peace and development had earlier in September unveiled and charged the Institute on the need for a conference to address…

No Altercation between Akpabio, Bamidele – Senate Leader Media Office

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Directorate of Media and Public Affairs,Office of the Senate Leader,Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has refuted reports currently being circulated on the X handle of one Jackson Ude,the media Office described the report as fake news, said Jackson Ude is a known serial blackmailer and cash-and-carry journalist. The post is about an alleged altercation and physical fight between Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday. The media Office said “For the record, it is a verifiable fact that Senator Bamidele has…

Gov Okpebholo swears–in Commissioner for Health

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has sworn in the new Commissioner for Heath, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole with a charge to take the sector to the next level. The event which held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Musa Ikhilor, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Gani Audu, Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, Permanent Secretaries among others. In his charge to the new Commissioner, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the many…

Gov Okpebholo signs revised N486bn Appropriation Bill into law

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially signed the revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. This marked a significant move by the new administration to ensure rapid implementation of developmental projects. The budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), is divided into N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion for capital projects. In his remarks,Governor Okpebholo, commended lawmakers for their swift action in passing the Bill, which he believed will set the tone for transformative governance. He stated: “I want to thank…

FEDOSIA congratulates Gov Ayedatiwa, sets agenda of Unity and Economic Development

Emporium Reporters

The Federation of Ondo Indigenes in Abuja(FEDOSIA) has expressed its congratulations to Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his victory in the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday, described the success a long walk to victory.   In a statement released by its General Secretary, ‘Sola Akingboye, on Sunday, the Federation’s Chairman, Mr Dipo Akinsola, commended the maturity and sense of responsibility demonstrated by all candidates before, during, and after the announcement of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…