Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Presco PLC of the State Government’s strong support, emphasizing that the Heartbeat State remains a prime destination for agricultural investment. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday when he received the management team of Presco PLC, led by the Chairman, Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, and the Managing Director, […]

Godwin Obaseki’s latest outburst is not a surprise. It is simply the continuation of a pattern that Edo people came to recognize too late. His years in office were marked by intolerance, vindictiveness and a violent streak that constantly simmered beneath the surface. Those who worked closely with him still carry the scars of his […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, marked his first year in office with a firm message of action, discipline and results, speaking boldly on security, health reforms, governance and the 2027 elections. Okpebholo during a media interface, said leadership is easiest when anchored on respect, but insisted public safety requires uncompromising strength. He revealed that […]

Governor Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday evening, undertook an unscheduled inspection of key infrastructure projects in Benin City, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to accelerate Edo State’s urban renewal agenda. The Governor visited the ongoing Ramat Park Flyover before proceeding to a flood-ravaged community where residents turned out in large numbers to express appreciation for his swift […]

The attention of Edo State Government has been drawn to a trending video circulating on social media, allegedly featuring a self-acclaimed bandit issuing threats and claiming presence around Ekpoma and adjoining communities in Edo Central Senatorial District. The Government wishes to assure the people of Edo State that Governor Monday Okpebholo has been fully briefed […]

A quiet afternoon took a tragic turn when the lifeless body of a young boy was recovered from the Ikpoba River. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that the child—estimated to be around 12 years old—may have drowned on November 17th, 2025. His identity remains unknown, and an autopsy is underway as […]

Edo State Government, on Monday marked a major policy milestone with the unveiling of what has been describe as the largest single agricultural mechanisation investment in the State’s history, signalling Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to repositioning Edo as a national hub for commercial agriculture and food security. The commissioning ceremony, held at Government House, Benin […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday led members of the State Executive Council and top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi Diocese, for a thanksgiving service marking his one year in office. Speaking during the service, Governor Okpebholo expressed profound gratitude to God for His grace […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that his administration has successfully subdued and defeated violent cultism in the state through a combination of strategic security interventions, intelligence coordination, and political will. In a statement released in Benin City and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua on Thursday, Governor Okpebholo, said the […]

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared an end to the long-drawn controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), affirming that the project will be restored to its original and rightful purpose; a cultural edifice envisioned to honour the heritage of the Benin Kingdom. The Governor made the declaration on Friday when […]