Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo dismisses Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation, Aigbogun Collins, following violent anti-kidnapping protests in Ekpoma. A new adviser is appointed as the former aide faces police custody.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa warns individuals trying to strain his relationship with Governor Okpebholo. He reaffirms loyalty and urges focus on the SHINE Agenda. Read more.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo secures release of 52 Ambrose Alli University students detained after protests. Governor pledges to revive AAU and address N41bn salary arrears. Read the full story.
Edo State Government announces release of 38 Ambrose Alli University students arrested during Ekpoma protest. Commissioner confirms academic activities resume Monday. Governor Okpebholo cites overseas sponsors.
The ambitious N5.7 trillion budget for Nigeria's Southeast is at risk due to the persistent Monday sit-at-home disruption, jeopardizing a projected N1.3 trillion IGR. Governors target a 300% revenue spike amidst insecurity concerns.
Outrage as 52 Ambrose Alli University students are arrested and remanded for protesting against kidnapping in Edo State. Rights groups and lawyers condemn the clampdown on dissent.
Ambrose Alli University's SUG President insists recent protests were organized by external groups, not students. Calls for immediate release of detained scholars. Governor alleges overseas sponsorship.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo dismisses claims Fulani herdsmen carried out the Ekpoma kidnapping, citing masked faces as evidence. He condemns subsequent protest hijacking and looting.
Edo Police arrest 52 suspects for violence during Ekpoma protest, dismiss social media claims. CP Agbonika supervised joint security operation. Details inside.
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central Senatorial District due to security concerns following violent protests in Ekpoma. Stay informed on the latest safety updates.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo claims security agencies have identified overseas sponsors behind the Ekpoma protests. He alleges a coordinated plot by opposition to destabilize the state.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns the arrest of 52 Ambrose Alli University students after a protest in Ekpoma. She calls for their release and urges Governor Okpebholo to address kidnappings, not suppress youth voices.
TikTok celebrity Jarvis makes an emotional plea to Governor Monday Okpebholo over rampant kidnappings in Ekpoma and the arrest of 52 protesting students. Her video sparks major reactions online.
SAN Monday Ubani denies any link to ex-AGF Malami, calls reports defamatory. EFCC Chairman Olukoyede clarifies Malami was charged for money laundering, not terrorism financing. Read the full details.
Edo State Government postpones school resumption in Edo Central due to rising insecurity and recent violent protests. Get the latest updates and official statement here.
Angry residents of Ekpoma, Edo State, stormed a livestock market, slaughtering goats and chasing traders in protest over a youth's killing by suspected kidnappers. Governor Monday Okpebholo and police intervene.
Ahead of Abia's 2027 governorship election, PDP says only a credible candidate can defeat Governor Alex Otti, while his supporters vow the state won't return to past governance failures. Read the full details.
The National Industrial Court has declared the termination of Prof. Monday Igwe's appointment unlawful and ordered his reinstatement as Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu. Read the full details of the landmark judgment.
A blind widow in Edo State appeals to Governor Monday Okpebholo for justice after her husband was killed by a task force vehicle and a N500m court-awarded compensation remains unpaid.
Governor Monday Okpebholo warns contractors in Edo South to meet deadlines or face revocation. He inspected key projects ahead of the rainy season, linking roads to national renewal. Read more.
Edo State Government has paid its civil servants a 13th-month salary, a welfare policy sustained by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Workers laud the timely payment as a major relief post-Christmas.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
Governors Douye Diri and Monday Okpebholo have signed their states' 2026 appropriation bills into law. Bayelsa's budget is N1.016 trillion, while Edo's is N939 billion. Read more on the fiscal plans.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki mourn the sudden death of political stalwart Charles 'Charly Tempo' Idahosa at 72. Read their heartfelt tributes.
Edo State Police Commissioner Monday Agbonika commissions a new, fully-equipped police post at UBTH to enhance security for patients, staff, and visitors. Read more on this critical safety upgrade.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo commits to addressing unpaid salaries and gratuities at Ambrose Alli University, inherited from past administrations. Read the full story.
Governor Monday Okpebholo assures investors of a safe, secure, and enabling environment in Edo State during a meeting with the South-South business coalition. Read more.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.