Edo State University renamed to Edo University, Iyamho. Government pledges compensation for past land grabs. Legal actions planned to ensure justice and harmony. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved renaming Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that, Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press … Read more
Just 24 hours after being sworn in as Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has dismissed all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service, as well as other political appointees. Governor Okpebholo also ordered the immediate dissolution of the executive teams of all boards, agencies, and parastatals within the Edo State Public … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Musa U. Ikhilor as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. This announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has officially dissolved his cabinet ahead of the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor. Naija News reports that the dissolution took place on Friday, following a valedictory session at the Government House in Benin City. The motion for the dissolution of … Read more
The Edo State government demolishes the security post at former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu’s residence. Shaibu’s removal from office was based on allegations of leaking official secrets and perjury. He has challenged his impeachment in court. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Edo State government, on Sunday demolished the security post at the former Deputy … Read more