Edo State

November 20, (THEWILL) - Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended all market unions and associations in the state with immediate effect, as part of measures to address the high cost of foodstuffs. The Governor in a statement issued...

November 18, (THEWILL) - The Edo State’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the claims by Governor Monday Okpebholo that his government was flagging off construction of the 7.5km Temboga Road, among others in the...

November 15, (THEWILL) - Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. A statement issued on Friday, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said the appointment takes...

November 14, (THEWILL) - Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the freezing of all bank accounts belonging to the state until further notice. A statement issued on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said...

November 13, (THEWILL) - Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others, until further notice. In a statement issued on Wednesday by...

November 12, (THEWILL) - Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Musa Ikhilor, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Samson Osagie as the State Attorney-General. The governor also named Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as the Health Commissioner-designate. Chief Press...

November 12, (THEWILL) - Benin City witnessed a celebratory atmosphere on Tuesday as Senator Monday Okpebholo took the oath of office as the new Governor of Edo State, alongside his Deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa. The inauguration, marking the...

November 12, (THEWILL) - Outgone Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday expressed profound gratitude to the people of Edo State as he marked the conclusion of his eight-year tenure. He made the appreciation in a heartfelt...

November 11, (THEWILL) - Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Mr. Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. THEWILL reports that Okpebholo will take his oath of office as governor following the expiration of the tenure of...

November 10, (THEWILL) - The Edo State Government has advised the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his aides to concentrate on planning their reported “extravagant N5bn inauguration ceremony” rather than dragging Governor Godwin Obaseki into their political affairs. This...