
Okpebholo and the new Edo narrative
By Kassim Afegbu I can tell from posts and ipse dixits of some of the factional PDP members who are also members of a WhatsApp platform on which I am, that they are still patently bitter over their loss at…

By Kassim Afegbu I can tell from posts and ipse dixits of some of the factional PDP members who are also members of a WhatsApp platform on which I am, that they are still patently bitter over their loss at…

Gov. Okpebholo Strengthens Edo Central Security with Patrol Vehicles, New Welfare PackageIn a major step towards strengthening internal security and restoring peace across Edo Central Senatorial District, Governor Monday Okpebholo has handed over ten brand new patrol vehicles to security…

Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has called for more support to the Nigerian Armed Forces for the sacrifices made to ensure the unity of the nation. Gov Okpebholo spoke to journalists at the Museum ground, Oba Ovonramwen square, Benin…

Security Stands Tall as the Heartbeat of Governor Okpebholo’s Vision for Edo By Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Ph.D Security is no longer a slogan in Edo State of today; it has become the backbone of governance since Governor Monday Okpebholo assumed…

The Edo State Government has reassured residents of the state of its strong commitment to the safety and security of lives and property, declaring that decisive measures are already yielding results in the fight against kidnapping, cultism, and other criminal…

The Edo State Government considers it necessary to further clarify issues arising from the recent protest that disrupted vehicular movement in Ekpoma on Saturday, January 10, particularly as it concerns public perception of the state’s security situation. While the government…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Edo people of renewed hope, stronger security, and accelerated development as the state steps into 2026, describing the New Year as a defining phase of “Hope and Growth” for the state. In…

By Kassim Afegbua. For the first time in nine years, Xmas celebrations crept away without bloodbath in Benin City and other major towns in the state. It was the first sigh of relief after such a long time, being detained…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put up robust strategies in collaboration with relevant security agencies, to ensure the safety of lives and property across the country. The governor gave the…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has called on security agencies to swiftly arrest and investigate Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as Ebo Stone, for allegedly assaulting a female journalist in Benin City on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.…