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The Edo State Government has paid civil servants in the state their 13th-month salary. Naija News reports that the development was confirmed on Tuesday, December 30, by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Mr Patrick Ebojele. Ebojele, who Read more…


Tragedy struck the political circle in Edo State on Saturday, December 20, following the death of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Information, Charles Idahosa, who passed away at the age of 72. Idahosa, Read more…


The immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Charles Idahosa, a former Commissioner for Information in the state. Naija News reports that Idahosa, popularly known as “Charlie Tempo,” served in the Read more…


The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the tragic fire incident in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, following the fall of a petroleum tanker, which led to a fire involving several vehicles, as painful and unfortunate. Read more…


The Edo State Government on Friday dismissed a viral online report alleging that a police officer attached to the Government House was involved in the illegal transfer of firearms intercepted in Kogi State, describing the claim as misleading and inaccurate. Read more…


The Edo State Government has moved to restore calm after a video began circulating online showing a man who claims to be a bandit issuing threats around Ekpoma and several nearby communities. Officials said Governor Monday Okpebholo was alerted as Read more…


Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has removed the traditional rulers of Ososo and Ikpeshi/Egbegere clans in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, citing ongoing disputes and the need to restore peace and order in the affected communities. Naija News reports that the Read more…


Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday, led members of the State Executive Council and top All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi Diocese, for a thanksgiving mass celebrating his first anniversary in office. Addressing Read more…


Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed two significant laws aimed at protecting public assets and strengthening the state’s justice system. The laws, titled Edo State Public Property Protection Law, 2025 and Customary Court of Appeal (Re-establishment) Law, 2025, Read more…


Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed grief over the death of former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Parry Benjamin Osayande, describing him as a giant of impeccable character and a patriot who dedicated his life to national service. Read more…