Civil servants in Edo State have expressed appreciation to Governor Monday Okpebholo following the payment of the 13th-month salary, describing the gesture as timely and morale-boosting. Journalists who visited the Edo State Secretariat and several ministries including the Ministry of Information and Strategy; Ministry of Lands and Housing; Ministry of Environment and Sustainability; and the […]

The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sadness over the tragic fire incident that occurred in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, following the fall of a petroleum tanker which resulted in a fire outbreak involving several vehicles. Governor Okpebholo described the incident as painful and unfortunate, noting that […]

The Edo State Civil Service Commission on Thursday conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted candidates seeking employment as Agricultural and Environmental Officers, in a recruitment exercise described as a clear demonstration of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to practical governance. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Sam Oko-Ose, mni, who addressed journalists at the CBT centre […]

No fewer than 9,500 veterans and vulnerable elderly citizens across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have benefited from the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), spearheaded by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in a nationwide social protection drive. The Edo State edition of […]

The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., has called on members of the media to continue to support government policies and programmes through objective, professional and balanced reportage, describing them as critical stakeholders in governance. Ikhilor made the call while receiving members of the Governor’s Press Crew, Edo State Government […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. Presenting the budget estimates, Governor Okpebholo commended the Speaker and members of the […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, of his administration’s commitment to addressing accumulated unpaid salaries, gratuities and other critical challenges inherited from past administrations. The governor gave the assurance when he received the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie, and members of […]