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The National Boundary Commission has reaffirmed key positions that strongly support Edo State’s commitment to the peaceful and lawful resolution of the Edo/Kogi interstate boundary, following a Joint Meeting of Officials held at Lucy Hall, Bon Hotel (Elvis), Wuse II, Abuja. The meeting, presided over by the Director-General of the Commission, Surv. Adamu A. Adaji, brought together representatives of the affected states and federal technical agencies to review progress and facilitate the resumption of the stalled boundary monumentation exercise. Leading the Edo State delegation, Hon. Dr. Dennis Idahosa, Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Edo State Boundary Committee, reaffirmed the state’s unwavering commitment to a peaceful, technically sound, and lawful demarcation of the boundary. Idahosa noted that the mutually agreed boundary alignment endorsed in 2006 remains a critical milestone and provides a solid legal and technical foundation for concluding the exercise. He emphasized the ur...

Residents of Ogba-Evbuodia, Uholor and Irhue Obagie Communities are commending the governor of Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo for improved road infrastructure across these communities in Oredo Local Government area which has brought development and growth. Governor Okpebholo under his SHINE Agenda has continued to improve road infrastructure across the State, building a road of network connecting communities, villages across the three Senatorial District area of Edo State.  The ongoing construction of Upper Airport road is a strategic road which after completion will link several Communities to Upper Ekenwan road opening up the road to economic growth and development. The Communities that will be benefiting from this link road includes Ogba-Evbuodia- evbuobioba and irhue-Obagie as the people of this area are commending Governor Okpebholo for his continuous  effort at transforming the road  infrastructure across the State especially in Oredo Local Government Area of th...

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo said his practical governance embarked on by his administration is rooted in humility, faith and totally dependent on God and responsible for the many  successes recorded in the past one year. Gov Okpebholo who spoke while delivering his speech at an interdenominational Church programme held at the Govt House chapel with the theme: "Power of God as of old" said strategy and policies are important but divine guardian is required for lasting impact. The governor represented by the coordinator office of the first lady of Edo State Edesili Anani Okpebholo said the Okpebholo led administration has totally depended on God for directions and the signs of growth and development is experienced by Edo people, urging the congregation to uphold God's supremacy "Governance must be rooted in faith, humility and totally dependent on God as human efforts alone is not sufficient. Strategy and policies are important but without a divine guar...

  All men of the realm of earth, particularly journalists, take note.  The Edo State Renewed Hope Ambassador Coordinator, Sir Sylvester Aigboboh, aka "Party is Supreme", has spoken, and his words are music to the ears. In the aftermath of the Renewed Hope Ambassador Summit in Abuja, he praised President Tinubu's efforts, saying "Nigeria is sure for Tinubu, especially with the infrastructure and real work the president is doing". The summit was a bomb, indeed. The Presidential Villa was transformed into a war room, with top leaders gathering to deepen momentum for Asiwaju Tinubu's 2027 vision. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the charge, chairing the summit standing in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Edo State's team was on point, with Governor Monday Okpebholo leading the pack, fresh with assurances to deliver 2.5m votes. The squad included veteran statesman  Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Minister of Regional Development Engr. Abubakar Momoh, and other di...

  Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has strongly condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party crisis that was taken too far. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected members of the party, noting that it was unfortunate that certain elements allegedly exploited the peaceful atmosphere of Edo State to perpetrate violence. According to the statement, “As peace-loving people, the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside the state under the guise of party politics remains totally condemned and will not be tolerated going forward.” He stressed that, as the Chief Security Officer of the state, he would not stand by and allow Edo to be turned into a theatre of conflict in the name of political rivalry. “Even though the precise motive behind this attack may not yet be fully known, I strongly believe that the ultimate objective is to discre...

The Edo State Government has noted with concern the allegation by former Anambra State governor and Labour Party figure, Peter Obi, claiming that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials in Edo State. The government categorically describes this allegation as false, malicious and a clear misrepresentation of the facts. We wish to state unequivocally that the Okpebholo administration is not, and will never be, in the business of attacking innocent Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliation. No directive was at any time issued by the Governor or any organ of the Edo State Government to target members of any political party. These allegations lacks credible evidence and appears calculated to mislead the public and create unnecessary political tension. The statement recalled the Governor’s earlier position regarding high-profile political visits to Edo State, where he made it clear that his comments were purely guided by security responsibility as the Ch...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Nyesom Wike, has commissioned 54 construction equipment procured by the Edo State Government for the 18 Local Government Councils, describing the initiative as a major boost to grassroots economic development. Commissioning the equipment, Wike praised the governor’s commitment to rural development and economic empowerment at the grassroots. He said, "You have demonstrated that you love the economy of the local government. You have demonstrated that development must go to the rural areas. You have laid the foundation for Mr. President to be re-elected,”  He added, “Let me tell you, as the other opponent was busy deceiving people buying corn on the road, Mr. President was busy developing the FCT. FCT has 62 councillors, APC took 45, PDP took 17. This shows the ruling party from the opposition party.” In his address, Governor Monday Okpebholo described the handover as a strategic step in strengthening local governmen...

Students seeking admission to the University of Benin, UNIBEN may undergo screening for substance abuse, just as parents have been urged to monitor and guide their children to desist from substance abuse. This was disclosed by the Director, Health Services Department University of Benin, Dr. (Mrs.) Imuwahen Anthonia Mbaire during a seminar organized by the Institute of Child Health,   University of Benin Teaching Hospital UBTH / UNIBEN According to her, parents should notice and stop their children from taking drugs without a doctor's prescription  She  said that there is a recommendation for the screening of students before they are admitted to the University of Benin  to ensure that they are not into the use of drugs "The aim of the screening pre-admission is not to deny students admission but to help them.They will not be discriminated against. There is no way students on drugs will perform well. "The key protective factors to curb substance abuse include pos...

  In a masterstroke of strategic brilliance, Sir Sylvester Aigboboh, the redoubtable "Party is Supreme", has unfurled the banner of triumph for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. The visionary leader's inspection of the proposed campaign office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Benin City has sent shockwaves of excitement through the state's political landscape. Like a skilled maestro, "Party is Supreme" has orchestrated a symphony of grassroots engagement, youth mobilization, and stakeholder outreach, positioning Edo State as a bastion of Renewed Hope. The campaign office, strategically located along Airport Road, will serve as the epicenter of this movement, driving the party's agenda forward with precision and purpose. "We are the architects of destiny," declares "Party is Supreme", as he galvanizes the people with his trademark passion and conviction. Early mobilization is the clarion call, and the APC is leaving no...

  Edo State Commissioner for  Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Chief Barr. Bisi Idaomi has commended the Forum of Nigeria Women in Politics, FONWIP  for uplifting women in the society with financial support The Commissioner who was represented by a director in the ministry Mrs. Betty Idialu made the commendation during the presentation of the 7th  batch interest free revolving loans to  beneficiaries by the FONWIP in Benin city. According to the Commissioner, the FONWIP has been consistent and compassionate with the   interest free revolving loans which have uplifted women economically.  "This seven seasons of uplifting women with interest free revolving loans is about  giving women empowerment to stand tall. While thanking FONWIP for building an inclusive society, the Commissioner noted that when women are empowered, the society prospers and she advised the beneficiaries that this  financial support is a seed which should be nurtur...

  The requirements for good governance are as simplistic as having a populace that buys into governmental policies to make the right impact. Governance is a two-way traffic; between the leader and the followers, between promise and performance. Projects are easy to contend with if the urge is truly to serve the people. During his campaigns, Okpebholo was very practical in his examples; using Edo money to build Edo. He identified security, health, infrastructure, natural resources and education as the key component of a state that requires urgent intervention. He lamented during his campaigns that Edo state should not be captured among the backward states, if only the government of the day took time to deploy the resources of the state in addressing the numerous developmental challenges. He is very sublime in his humility, very calm in his disposition, very bold in his decision making, very unassuming in his comportment yet unrelenting in his delivery.  Okpebholo does not come ...

At the weekend, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo stood before dignitaries at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, to commission the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)–facilitated internal road network. But he did more than cut tape and exchange pleasantries. In one sentence, which captured the moment, he said that Edo State would “continue to collaborate with federal agencies and development partners to deliver projects that improve lives and accelerate growth."  The venue and timing were not incidental. The statement came at a defining moment of the government's  policy identity and political tone. By choosing the commissioning of a federally supported infrastructure project as the platform for this declaration, Governor Okpebholo, successfully, anchored his message in a concrete example of what cooperation can produce. The optics were deliberate: partnership in theory, partnership in practice. Not a few persons appreciated the deeper meaning of the governor’s posi...

  As a show of support to our dear Uromi students, I have provided FREE BUS RIDES to and from campus on this matriculation day. The welfare, safety, and comfort of our students remain a top priority to me. Education is the foundation of a stronger Esan North-East, and we must continue to stand by our young people as they pursue their dreams. URIESI CARES🙏🏻 Congratulations 🎉  Great Nigerian Students 💪🏼 — URIESI AAREBAMEN ALEX APC Aspirant, Edo State House of Assembly Esan North-East Constituency II #UAA2027 #EsanNorthEast2027 #UriesiAarebamenAlex

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned a five-kilometre network of internal roads at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, a project facilitated by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The governor described the initiative as a strategic investment in education, campus mobility, and regional development. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Okpebholo praised the NDDC for the intervention, noting its potential to improve safety and campus life. “I am honoured to witness this network of internal roads constructed by the Niger Delta Development Commission here at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen. This project is more than asphalt and concrete; it is access, connectivity, safety, and opportunity for thousands of students and staff who use this campus daily,” he said. Governor Okpebholo emphasized that quality infrastructure within educational institutions is critical for academic excellence and security. “Road infrastructure within schools is not a luxury; i...

The official handover ceremony of Fifty-Four  Construction Equipment to the Eighteen Local Government Area Councils of Edo State will no doubt impact the political trajectory and economic life of folks in the rural communities. The historic event to be performed by the Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike in Benin city on Monday is another milestone in the area of infrastructural development by the Senator Monday Okpebholo led administration. With the deployment of these construction equipment to the local government areas, Senator Monday Okpebholo, AKA, Akpakomiza is keeping faith with his pledge to drive the SHINE Agenda to the nook and crannies of the state. It is becoming clearer to  critics that the Governor is not interested in too much talk or waste time in frivolities, but rather concentrate on executing his dream of bringing succour and making life worth living for all Edo people. From every step and actions taken so far by the government th...

When Edo residents line the streets, to wave, chant; and applaud during  Governor Monday Okpebholo’s project inspection, it is no longer a routine spectacle. It is civic feedback in its purest form. The repeated scenes of jubilation during his inspections of major road and flyover projects reveal something deeper than excitement — they signal validation of the infrastructure component of his S.H.I.NE agenda and growing public acceptance of his development philosophy. Two recent inspections bring this reality  lower home. A few days ago, residents of Benin City gathered around the Temboga–Ekiuwa–University of Benin (UNIBEN) Road project and the Oba Erediauwa Road, off Upper Mission Road, to welcome the governor. Chants, applause, and cheers greeted him as he toured the site with the project engineers, witnessing firsthand the progress of road construction. Few day later, at Ikpoba Hill in the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, residents again trooped out in large numbers for hi...

  Edo state government has demolished the building in Amagba, where 2 Aiye members were arrested and 5 others escaped in connection with the recent cult killings in the state The demolition exercise was carried out by the Special Security Squad codenamed "Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers in Edo State" led by the Principal Security Officer to the Governor. Briefing Journalists after the demolition exercise, the Spokesperson to the Squad, Mr Eribo Enwanta, insisted that the anti cultism Law in the state will be implemented to the latter to ensure cultism becomes a thing of the past in the state. According to Mr Enwanta "the governor has given us a mandate and we will follow that mandate no matter who is involved. No one is bigger than the law. We are here and have demolished this property. Those who escaped that day and have been declared wanted are still declared wanted. Koko, Enas, Sparol and the others are still wanted and we will arrest them to face the atroc...

  This is to inform the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Okojie is an accomplished Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, with a career spanning nearly two decades and featuring in over 200 films. Her outstanding contributions to the Nigerian film industry have earned her numerous awards and nominations, including recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) and other prestigious platforms. Beyond her achievements in the entertainment industry, Mrs. Johnson-Okojie is widely respected for her humanitarian and advocacy work. Through the Mercy Johnson Okojie Foundation, she has championed causes focused on women empowerment, child welfare, education support, and healthcare outreach. She has consistently l...

  There was wild jubilation at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area as residents trooped out in large numbers to welcome Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during an unscheduled inspection of the Ramat Park flyover project, now about 90 per cent completed. The atmosphere was carnival-like as market women, traders, motorists, residents and business owners cheered and sang in appreciation of what many described as a landmark infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic gridlock along the busy axis. Beaming with smiles, Governor Okpebholo acknowledged the cheers and thanked the people for their support, noting that the flyover is part of his administration’s commitment to delivering on campaign promises and improving road infrastructure in Edo State. Speaking with journalists after the tour, Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work done by the contractor. “The work is progressing well and we are satisfied with the quality and speed so...

Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria- The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), Prof. Stella Chinye Chiemeke, has declared the sweeping digital transformation of the institution’s academic process as the crowning achievement of her tenure — a bold reform that has propelled the university to national prominence. Addressing a packed World Press Conference at the Council Chambers on February 18, 2026, ahead of the university’s maiden Convocation Ceremony slated for Saturday, February 21, Prof. Chiemeke reflected on a transformational five-year leadership that has redefined the young institution’s trajectory. The Professor of Computer Science, whose tenure concludes in March 2026, said UNIDEL’s full digitalization of academic operations has entrenched efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness. “All Deans and Heads of Department are ICT-compliant. Our students are vigorously encouraged to embrace technology in every facet of their studies. Above all, our success stor...

  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. The governor made this known when he received the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General Nansak Danjuma Shagaya, alongside other senior officers, during a courtesy visit at Government House, Benin City. Okpebholo said the collaboration between the Edo State Government and security agencies, particularly the Army, is already producing measurable results in the fight against insecurity. “I am delighted to receive you, especially considering the level of collaboration between my administration and your men in tackling kidnapping. Our partnership with the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army is yielding positive results. At times, you see your men spending days in the bush combing forests. You begin to wonder where they draw their strength fr...

  Residents of Benin City cheered enthusiastically as Governor Monday Okpebholo inspected the ongoing construction of the Temboga- Ekiuwa–UNIBEN Road (Temboga Road Extension) and Oba Erediauwa Road, off Upper Mission Road, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development across Edo State. The Governor and his entourage were taken round the project site by the site engineer of Heartland Nigeria Limited, Engr. Obuh Ugochukwu, who briefed him on the level of work done and the progress achieved so far. During the inspection, residents of the area trooped out in large numbers, expressing excitement over the pace and quality of the work.  Many were seen chanting solidarity slogans and pledging support for the Governor, describing the road project as a major relief to the community. Speaking to journalists after the tour, Governor Okpebholo downplayed calls for a second term, insisting that his focus remains on delivering results. He said, “It’s not about th...