EDO STATE Archives - Afinju FM

Obaseki Denies Leaving Edo State with N600bn Debt

Afinju FM — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:56 +0000

The allegations, which also raised questions about Obaseki’s legacy projects, particularly the Radisson Hotel and the Museum of West African Arts, MOWAA, were addressed by Obaseki through his media adviser, Crusoe Osagie. Obaseki dismissed the claims as baseless, accusing the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s successor, Governor Monday Okpebholo, of spreading misinformation that could tarnish […]

The post Obaseki Denies Leaving Edo State with N600bn Debt appeared first on Afinju FM.

Edo Govt Approves N799.8bn Revised Budget, Increases Capital Spending

Afinju FM — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:24:21 +0000

The decision followed an emergency executive meeting presided over by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Speaking after the meeting, Commissioner for Finance, Emmanuel Okoebor, said the revised budget prioritises infrastructure, with capital expenditure now accounting for 70% of the total budget, up from 67%. “The increment reflects our commitment to infrastructure development. Recurrent expenditure rose by about […]

The post Edo Govt Approves N799.8bn Revised Budget, Increases Capital Spending appeared first on Afinju FM.

Two killed in Edo community leadership tussle

Afinju FM — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:57:41 +0000

The victims were identified as Eboh Enomwa and Stephen Imaghodo, This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Fred Itua, who stated that the state government has begin an investigation into the murder of the duo. The deceased were murdered at the height of the tussle between the […]

The post Two killed in Edo community leadership tussle appeared first on Afinju FM.

Edo Police Rescue 16 kidnap victims along Benin-Lagos Road

Afinju FM — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:59:06 +0000

This was confirmed in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, noting that the operations followed separate incidents on August 23, 2025, when armed kidnappers blocked sections of the highways and abducted the travellers. According to the Moses, distress calls prompted the swift response and mobilization of operatives from the Iguobazuwa […]

The post Edo Police Rescue 16 kidnap victims along Benin-Lagos Road appeared first on Afinju FM.

Edo gov replaces suspended aide

Afinju FM — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:42:10 +0000

Otono replaces Felix Isere, who was suspended for allegedly raising funds without authorisation in the name of the Edo State Government ahead of a proposed Oil and Gas Summit scheduled for August 7 in Benin City. The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor. The statement […]

The post Edo gov replaces suspended aide appeared first on Afinju FM.

“I never threatened Peter Obi”- Okpebholo

Afinju FM — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:19:44 +0000

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo clarified that his comments were misrepresented. He explained that he only stressed the importance of security protocols for high-profile individuals, especially politically exposed persons, visiting the state. According to the governor, it is within his constitutional duty to ensure the safety of […]

The post “I never threatened Peter Obi”- Okpebholo appeared first on Afinju FM.

Edo PDP clears aspirants for senatorial, Reps primaries

Afinju FM — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:21:46 +0000

According to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the state caretaker committee, Chris Nehikhare, those cleared for the Edo Central Senatorial ticket include John Yakubu, Friday Itulah, and Joe Okojie. He noted that for the Ovia Federal Constituency seat, only one aspirant, Johnny Aikpitanyi, was cleared as the party’s sole candidate. Festus Edogun was […]

The post Edo PDP clears aspirants for senatorial, Reps primaries appeared first on Afinju FM.

Edo taskforce arrests 20 suspected kidnappers, cultists

Afinju FM — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:56:47 +0000

The team was reportedly set up by the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. The suspects were arrested when the team raided Isiohor, Iguosa, Oluku, Ibiwe/Lagos Street, and other notorious hideouts for criminals. Many of the suspects were reported to have been arrested with drugs, dangerous weapons, and other incriminating materials. Speaking after the operation, John Adewale […]

The post Edo taskforce arrests 20 suspected kidnappers, cultists appeared first on Afinju FM.

Ex-Super Eagles defender Kadiri Ikhana critically ill

Afinju FM — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:03:27 +0000

The 68-year-old ex-international, who was a member of the Green Eagles squad that won Nigeria’s first AFCON title in Lagos 44 years ago, is in critical condition and requires urgent medical intervention to save his life. A former Nigerian captain, Segun Odegbami, broke the news that “Ikhana has been transferred to the specialist hospital after […]

The post Ex-Super Eagles defender Kadiri Ikhana critically ill appeared first on Afinju FM.

Supreme Court affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Afinju FM — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:51:24 +0000

A 5-member panel of the apex court in the lead judgment delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, held that the appellants failed to prove their case of over-voting, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, among other infractions which they cited as grounds to fault the electoral victory of Okpebholo. In a unanimous judgment, the apex court held […]

The post Supreme Court affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor appeared first on Afinju FM.