Edo: Okpebholo Introduces Free Intra-State Transportation Scheme
The people of Edo State wishing to commute from one part of the state to another can now do so at no personal cost courtesy of Senator Monday Okpebholo-led government.
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The War Of Governors And Deputies
On Friday, July 29, 1910, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland was told by his messenger: “Aiyé ti bàjé (the world is spoiled). The oba responded curtly: “Mo j’Owá lónìí (‘I
SPDC Trains 9,000 Niger Delta Youths As Entrepreneurs Under Its LiveWIRE Programme
By Newsmata Under its LiveWIRE programme, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) says it has trained a total of 9,000 youths in the Niger Delta in entrepreneurial
Issues In Adenuga’s ‘Death’ Rumour
By Newsmata There is the legend of a newspaper journalist who had an issue with his uncle, an Oba in present-day Osun State, and threatened the king with death. The
Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest Dies at 103, Oshiomhole Mourns
By Newsmata The Catholic Church has announced the passing of its oldest priest in Nigeria, Monsignor Thomas Oleghe at the age of 103, less than three months to his 104th
Assets Verification: Okpebholo Set To Probe Obaseki, To Inaugurate 14-man Panel On Tuesday
By Newsmata Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State constituted a 14-member Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The probe, according to the government, became
Edo Cult Killings: Our Decisive Actions Have Paid Off – Gov. Okpebholo
By Newsmata The Edo State Government has expressed satisfaction that it’s recent actions have greatly impacted security situation in the state, halting cult-related killings. A statement on Saturday by the
Sulaiman Aledeh, Ace Broadcaster is New MD of Edo Broadcasting Service
By Newsmata Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Saturday announced the appointment of popular broadcaster, Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS).
Edo: Three Govt Vehicles Recovered out of Over 200 Carted Away by Officials of Past Administration As C’ttee on Recovery Stumbled on Stolen Palliatives
By Newsmata The committee on recovery of government vehicles inaugurated on Wednesday by Governor Monday Okpebholo says it has recovered three vehicles – one Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace
Okpebholo Accuses Heads of MDAs of Clandestine Recruitments, Suspends Exercise
By Newsmata Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has frowned at alleged “clandestine recruitment exercises” going on in the state civil service being carried out by heads of ministries, departments,