By Sebastine Ebhuomhan Edo State Governor, His Excellency,  Senator Monday Okpebholo, clocked 100 days in office on Wednesday, 19th February, 2025. Fondly called Akpakomiza, Okpebholo won a peaceful, free, fair, credible and popular governorship election on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) on 21st September, 2024, defeating his predecessor’s godson Asuerinme Akintunde Ighodalo by 291, 667 votes (51.1 percent) to 247, 655 votes (43.3 percent). A feat collectively achieved with the support of Edo State traditional institutions, Okpebholo was sworn-in on 12th November after which he settled down to deliver on his Five-Point Agenda. The superlative manner the governor delivered democratic dividends in 100 days without noise, lamentation, pride, threat and bullying as Edo people suffered for eight years under ex-governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led to an outpouring of praises and commendations marked by congratulatory messages from community,...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has inspected the ongoing 36 kilometers Utako-Unewa-Eworah-Uromi road and has assured the people of a quality job delivery. The Governor, who led top officials of his administration on the inspection, received accolades and prayers from residents of the communities who were thankful that government has now remembered them. Governor Okpebholo also inspected Anko road and Udomi Primary school which are at various stages of completion. The Governor said his administration has embarked on practical governance, which will see the people enjoying the dividends of democracy. He said: “You can see the joy on the faces of the people. We are happy that the people we are serving are happy and appreciate what we do for them and we will do more to develop the area and the State. “We have embarked on practical governance, doing what the people will see and benefit from. We will continue practical governance. The road we are constructing here is about 36 k...

Dr. Tom Aneni (left) and Hon. Lucky Enehita Inegbenehi (right) The  Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB) has reaffirmed their commitment in making Edo State greener by collaborating with a renowned nongovernmental  organisation- the Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI) in sensitizing Edo people on the importance of organic waste compost. This was revealed by the Managing Director of Edo Waste Management Board- Hon. Lucky Enehita Inegbenehi during an advocacy visit paid to him by SEDI in Benin City.  According to Hon. Inegbenehi, "solid waste continues to be a challenge, and finding best practices and appropriate solutions for its management is of great interest.  "We will involve SEDI in our various activities because the Board cannot do it alone. Market women leaders, waste managers, Heads of Environmental departments in all the local government area will be involved". Speaking earlier, the Executive Director of SEDI- Dr. Tom Aneni said organic w...

The Class of 2010 of Edo Boys High School (EBHS) Old Boys Association has donated study materials and school uniforms to students of Edo Boys High School. This, according to the old boys of EBHS, is to enhance the academics of the students.  Speaking, the President EBHS Old Students Association Class of 2010- Comrade Agho Lucky Uhunoma said part of the objectives of the association was to render humanitarian services to the needy and the vulnerable, especially among the students of EBHS. He said the gesture would be sustained. He thereby used the medium to advise the students to make good use of the materials. Comrade Agho Lucky Uhunoma commended members of the association both those in Nigeria and those in diaspora for their unflinching support.  "My heart is overwhelmed with joy and I feel so fulfilled with support and cooperation I got from everyone in putting a smile on the faces of students at Edo Boy's High School. This shows that as a people, there's a sense of purp...

Members of Immaculate Conception College (ICCOBA) set of 96 Worldwide, have extolled the leadership qualities of their President- Mr. Kingsley Otaigbe Odigie, describing him as exemplary and pragmatic.   The vote of confidence followed a motion moved by Isaac Eranga and seconded by Ewere Macdonald Eyotor, during ICCOBA Class of 96 Worldwide February meeting recently held at Galaxy Relaxation Center, First East circular road, Benin City.  Members who also passed a vote of confidence on the Executives of the association, described Mr kingsley Otaigbe's leadership style as democratic and promise to always support him and his team of Executives in taking the association to higher heights.  ICCOBA Class of 96 Worldwide holds their monthly general meeting every third Sunday of the month.

By Isaac Eranga, Journalists for Peace Network  The Partners for Peace (P4P) Network in the Niger Delta, Edo State chapter has described as monumental the political will exhibited by the governor of Edo State- Senator Monday Okpebholo in ensuring sustainable peace in the State in his 100 days in office.  This commendation was made by  Edo State Coordinator of P4P- Engr. Eugene Okoeguale while speaking with Social Reporters News Service in Benin. According to Engr. Okoeguale, the peacebuilding template introduced by Gov. Okpebholo is that of inclusiveness and continuity.  "The Anti-cultism bill signed into law by Gov. Okpebholo is one of the peacebuilding templates and it has helped in curtailing the activities of secret cults in the State. Before now, Edo State had witnessed series of cult killings in different axis of Benin metropolis with the recent one amounting to hundreds deaths.  There's now relative peace in Edo State.  "The anti-cultism law will be...

The Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, on Wednesday, revealed plans by his agency to partner with Edo State Government, through Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS), in order to create a digital hub that will enhance better broadcasting services, content development, skit making, among others in the State.  He disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo in Government House, Benin City, Edo State. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who commended the NBC for choosing to partner with the Edo State Government, said his administration will create an enabling environment to ensure that the partnership is successful. He noted that the NBC decided to partner with his administration and use EBS as a platform after recognizing the very many achievements recorded in just a few months. He assured the NBC that the necessary support needed to enable broadcasting to thrive in Edo State will be provided  "I wa...