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 governor was on his way to Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area when he encountered a severe traffic gridlock shortly after the bypass. Upon assessing the situation, The Governor discovered a vehicle accident scene with several victims in critical condition, many of them bleeding and receiving no immediate help. Without hesitation, the governor […]
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 Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, declaring him the winner of the governorship election conducted on September 21, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The appellate court made the declaration in a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Danjuma while addressing an […]
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, with immediate effect.
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie.
The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to begin calling its witnesses before the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Thursday.
Witnesses of the Peoples Democratic Party lamented how electoral irregularities allegedly marred the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election in three local government areas of the state. Recall that Rédíò Afínju earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, announced Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the election […]