Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has restored the statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the Oba of Benin’s palace during the 1897 Benin Massacre by British colonial forces. The announcement was made in a statement on Saturday by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, swore in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice on Wednesday, just 24 hours after taking office. Barrister Musa Ikhilor was appointed as SSG, while Barrister Samson Osagie assumed the role of Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Okpebholo had announced the nominations … 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
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more