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 Edo State Governor Swears in Six New Commissioners and others. By Osariemen Idiaghe  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, swore in the Chairman of the State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), six new Commissioners, Chairmen and members of  Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC), Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), and State Secondary Education Board (SSEB). Addressing the newly sworn in executives at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Edo State, Governor Okpebholo charged them to help him drive development and progress in the State, stressing that his administration is in a hurry to bring development. The Governor who  harped on the unique qualities and capacity of the newly sworn in executives, noted that they reflect the requisite commitment of his administration to bring good governance, efficient and effective service delivery and fulfill the promises made to the people of Edo State. G...

 *EDO NUJ CONDEMNS  ASSAULT ON JOURNALISTS BY DSS, DEMANDS APOLOGY.  By Osariemen Idiaghe  The Nigeria Union of the (NUJ), Edo State Council has condemned in strong terms, the unwarranted attack on journalists by officials of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting on Monday January 20, 2025.  The condemnation was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman Mr Festus Alenkhe and Secretary, Mr Andy Egbon made available to journalists in Benin City. The statement said The attempt to bar journalists from performing their constitutional duties is a blatant assault on press freedom and the fundamental right of citizens to information and free speech. The statement further said "The actions of the DSS operatives are not only unacceptable, but also a clear indication of the growing hostility towards the media in Nigeria." "We therefore call on the Director-General of the DSS and the Edo State Direct...

 A New Commissioner of Police Approved for Edo State The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the approval of Betty Enekpen Otimenyin's appointment as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State on Thursday 16th, January 2025 as the the current Commissioner of Police for Edo state, CP Peter Umoru, is set to retire on 25th January 2025. PSC Head of Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the report. Ani explained in a statement that CP Betty Enekpen Otimenyin began her career in Bauchi State Command and has held various positions such as DPO in different divisions in Plateau and Edo Commands. She has also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police Administration in Kebbi State and Nigeria Ports Authority Western Port, Lagos State, as well as Area Commander in Eleme, Rivers State, and Mbaitoli, Imo State. He added that she  currently holds the position of Commissioner of Police Administration in the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja. ...

 ARMED FORCES  REMEMBRANCE DAY : GOV OKPEBHOLO PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN SOLDIERS Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has paid glowing tributes to the patriotism, courage and sacrifices of fallen heroes in the Nigerian Armed Forces, ascribing the nation’s unity and peace to their sacrifices. Governor Okpebholo paid this tribute, Wednesday,  at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City, Edo State capital.  Acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the fallen heroes, Governor Okpebholo said the occasion was a solemn one as it reminds all, that people paid the ultimate price for us to enjoy the unity and peace we currently enjoy today, stressing that no honor was ever good enough to quantify their level of sacrifices.  He urged all Nigerians, and Edo State citizens in particular to honour their memories by ensuring that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes were not in vain, emphasizing that caution must be taken to ensure that the...

 GOV OKPEBHOLO HAILS PRESIDENT TINUBU, NNPCL  AS WARRI REFINERY BOUNCE BACK TO OPERATIONS  By Osariemen Idiaghe  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, for the restart of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the  Governor  stated that the restoration of the Warri refinery marks a turnaround in the nation’s petroleum sector. Governor Okpebholo commended President Tinubu for his reform in the sector, which he said has started yielding positive results for the advancement of the economy and called on Nigerians to support him.  “With the Warri, Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries working simultaneously, there is hope that the petroleum sector is taking a new turn. “I want to join other numerous Nigerians to congratulate President Tinubu and the ...

GOV OKPEBHOLO RENAMES EDO STATE UNIVERSITY  By Osariemen Idiaghe  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has renamed the Edo State University Uzairue now to be known as Edo State University Iyamho. This was made known in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State  Government  Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq, which was made available to journalists in Benin City. The statement reads       "It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the change of the name of "Edo State University, Uzairue," to now be known as "Edo University, Iyamho" with immediate effect. Accordingly, all documentations in respect of the Institution henceforth shall reflect the above change.

 OKPEBHOLO’S ELECTORAL MANDATE ORDAINED BY GOD- AKPABIO   Senate President and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has described the emergence of the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo as "divinely ordained by God to bring respite and development to Edo State." Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday when he received Governor Okpebholo at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Ascribing Okpebholo’s electoral victory to God, Akpabio said God had chosen him at this time to rewrite the history of Edo State and place it on the path of development. Akpabio said: “Your excellency, every leadership comes from God,  and God chooses whom He pleases. It pleases Him at this time to choose you and the APC to lead Edo people at a time like this. “You are a man of few words but full of action. Edo people have not misplaced their votes in choosing you. You have the heart of the common man, and I am confident that your leadership will bring development ...