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Okpebholo makes six fresh appointments
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of six new officials to various key roles within his administration. The appointments, announced in a communiqué signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, were made public on Friday and are to take effect from November 15, 2024. The newly appointed officials include Dr. Emmanuel Iyamu as…
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Edo Governor, Okpebholo appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff
Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect. Audu’s appointment was contained in an official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor. The statement noted that Audu’s appointment will help Governor Okpebholo in driving meaningful reforms in the State. “It is…
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BREAKING: Wike suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Shehu Ahmad
The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Ahmad has been suspended indefinitely. A statement issued on Thursday by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said the suspension of Ahmad is with immediate effect. “Ahmad has consequently been directed to hand over…
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Okpebholo promises to fix failed portions of Benin City roads soon
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has said his administration will take advantage of the dry season to fix the failed portions of roads across Benin City and environs. The Governor made the promise after an assessment visit to Ramat Park, Aduwawa and Upper Mission Extension Roads in Benin City. Twenty four hours after his inauguration, Governor Monday Okpebholo has embarked…
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BREAKING: Okpebholo orders freezing of Edo bank accounts
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, in a…
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Okpebholo sacks Obaseki’s appointees
The governor of Edo State, Sunday Okpebholo has dissolved the executives of all boards in Edo State. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary on Wednesday said the governor has also sacked all political appointees, adding that permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service have equally been relieved of their appointments. “It is hereby announced for the information…
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Okpebholo swears in SSG, Commissioner for Justice
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in the Secretary to the State Government and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice. Musa Ikhilor, a lawyer, assumed office as SSG, while Samson Osagie also a lawyer, was sworn in as the Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner for Justice. The swearing -in ceremony on Wednesday followed Governor Okpebholo’s…
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BREAKING: Okpebholo suspends revenue collection indefinitely in Edo
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in Edo, especially in motor parks and others until further notice. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Fred Itua, said the governor also ordered the state commissioner of police to arrest anyone who flouts the…
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Kefas approves N70,000 minimum wage for Taraba workers
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has approved ₦70,000 new minimum wage for workers in Taraba State. The implementation is with effect from November 2024. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the state Head of Service, Paul Maigida. “I wish to inform you that His Excellency, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has approved the implementation…
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Gombe State joins international effort to combat hepatitis C with innovative care models
Gombe State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, has led a delegation on an international study tour to examine innovative care models for hepatitis C, particularly among people who inject drugs. Representing Nigeria as the sole participant in the initiative, Gombe State joins a global network that includes Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Egypt. Dr. Dahiru highlighted the significance of the…
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