Edo Council Chairman, Oshionogue impeached
The Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State, Oshionogue, has been removed from office following his impeachment by members of the council’s legislative arm. The action marks a major escalation in the leadership crisis rocking the local government. The impeachment was conveyed in a letter signed by seven councillors on Wednesday. The move […]
Gov Okpebholo revokes Edo Museum’s Certificate of Occupancy
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has withdrawn the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issued for the Edo Museum of West African Arts (EMOWAA). The decision marks a major shift in the state government’s position regarding the controversial museum project. The governor explained that the state would no longer support the current arrangement for the museum’s […]
Edo: Gov Okpebholo swears in 20 commissioners amid cabinet shake-up speculations
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has officially sworn in 20 newly confirmed commissioners on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following their screening and approval by the Edo State House of Assembly. The ceremony, held in Benin City, comes amid growing speculations of an imminent cabinet reshuffle, causing unease among some current members of the State Executive […]
Jonathan Should Run Away From Those Asking Him To Contest In 2027
Former Edo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to stay away from the 2027 presidential race. Afegbua, in an interview, said Jonathan’s legacy as a democrat who peacefully conceded defeat in 2015 has earned him global respect and recognition. According to him, returning to contest would damage that image […]
Why Peter Obi should inform Gov Okpebholo before visiting Edo – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North, has advised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to inform Governor Monday Okpebholo before visiting Edo State. Oshiomhole shared this view during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, following controversy surrounding the governor’s warning to Obi about entering the state without proper notice. The governor had […]
How Long Will You Be Serving Food? – Wike Chides Peter Obi
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has made fun of Peter Obi, Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, for serving food at a party. He said Obi’s action was shameful and only meant to trick people into thinking he is humble. Wike made the comments during the launch of the New Edo Line […]
LP counters Gov Okpebholo as CSOs, Obidients fume over Peter Obi’s ‘ban’ from Edo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo recently made a controversial statement saying that Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, must seek his permission before visiting Edo. This statement has caused anger among Nigerians. Governor Okpebholo said last Friday that Obi is not allowed to enter Edo State without first informing him. He warned that […]
Peter Obi: ‘Just one word, you’re crying’ – Gov Okpebholo mocks critics
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has questioned why supporters of Peter Obi are upset with him. He made this statement while responding to those criticising his earlier remarks about the former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential hopeful. Okpebholo, who was elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), recently told Obi not to enter Edo […]
Apologise to Peter Obi, withdraw your comments – Global Rights to Okpebholo
A civil society group called Global Rights has asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to apologise publicly to Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate. The group also wants him to take back a statement they say is both illegal and dangerous. Governor Okpebholo had said on Friday, July 18, 2025, that Peter Obi must get […]
Peter Obi can’t come to Edo without permission from Gov Okpebholo because of the kind of h@tred that people have for him in Edo state, including me – APC Chairman in Edo state, Jarret Tenebe says
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has stated that Peter Obi cannot enter Edo State without first getting permission from Governor Monday Okpebholo. He said this because, according to him, many people in Edo strongly dislike the former Labour Party presidential candidate. Governor Okpebholo had earlier made a […]