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TWO YEARS OF PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP: EDO SSG, UMAR MUSA IKHILOR, ESQ., AND CHIEF OF STAFF, HON. JIMOH IYORHEN, JOIN SPECIAL JUMMA’AT PRAYER TO COMMEMORATE GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO’S SECOND

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  TWO YEARS OF PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP: EDO SSG, UMAR MUSA IKHILOR, ESQ., AND CHIEF OF STAFF, HON. JIMOH IYORHEN, JOIN SPECIAL JUMMA’AT PRAYER TO COMMEMORATE GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO’S SECOND ANNIVERSARY The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq. , and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Jimoh Iyorhen , joined Muslim faithful and other distinguished dignitaries at a special Jumma’at prayer service held to commemorate the second anniversary of the purposeful, people-oriented and transformative administration of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State. The special religious gathering was marked by solemn prayers, spiritual reflection and thanksgiving to Almighty Allah for His divine guidance, protection and abundant blessings upon Edo State throughout the past two years of the Okpebholo administration. The prayer service also provided an important opportunity for Muslim faithful to seek Allah’s continued wisdom, st...

OREDO REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY: A MAJOR MILESTONE IN EDO’S INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

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  OREDO REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY: A MAJOR MILESTONE IN EDO’S INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION In another significant demonstration of purposeful leadership, strategic partnership, and commitment to industrial development, Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo , on Friday, November 13, 2026, formally handed over the Certificate of Occupancy for the land allocated to the proposed Oredo Refinery and Petrochemical Industry to the Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Limited, Dr. Mumuni Dagazau , at Government House, Benin City. The landmark development represents a significant step towards positioning Edo State as a strategic hub for petroleum refining, petrochemical production, industrial expansion, and investment opportunities. The proposed project is expected to strengthen Edo’s economic landscape, stimulate employment generation, encourage private-sector participation, and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. ...

MASSIVE CROWD AS EDO RESIDENTS WELCOME APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TRAIN TO BENIN CITY

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MASSIVE CROWD AS EDO RESIDENTS WELCOME APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TRAIN TO BENIN CITY! FROM THE HISTORIC SAMUEL OGBEMUDIA STADIUM, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE Edo State residents turned out in their massive numbers to welcome the APC Presidential Campaign Train to Benin City, demonstrating an impressive show of solidarity, enthusiasm and support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The atmosphere was electrifying, with an overwhelming crowd of enthusiastic supporters, party faithful, youths, women and political stakeholders filling the venue in a remarkable display of political mobilisation and grassroots enthusiasm. The rally also coincides with the celebration of two years of purposeful leadership, remarkable achievements and transformational governance under His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State. The massive turnout reflects the growing excitement surrounding the Renewed Hope Agenda and the commendable leadership of Governor O...

BENIN CITY RESIDENTS TURN OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS TO WELCOME TINUBU’S RENEWED HOPE 2.0 CAMPAIGN TRAIN

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BENIN CITY RESIDENTS TURN OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS TO WELCOME TINUBU’S RENEWED HOPE 2.0 CAMPAIGN TRAIN* The ancient city of Benin is witnessing an impressive show of enthusiasm as residents, supporters and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gather in large numbers ahead of today's Renewed Hope 2.0 campaign rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid. The enthusiastic reception reflects growing grassroots mobilisation and renewed confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu, whose administration has continued to pursue far-reaching reforms and development initiatives since assuming office in May 2023. The presidential campaign delegation is heading to Benin City, Edo State, for the strategic rally aimed at consolidating support for President Tinubu's second-term ambition and taking the Renewed Hope message closer to the people. Leading the high-powered delegation is the Vice Chairman of the Presidential Campaign Council, Vice President Senat...

OBASANJO SAYS TINUBU HAS FAILED? THE FACTS DESERVE A FAIRER VERDICT

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 OBASANJO SAYS TINUBU HAS FAILED? THE FACTS DESERVE A FAIRER VERDICT! With due respect to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, declaring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a failure simply because Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship is a politically convenient conclusion that ignores the complexity of national leadership and the realities of economic reform. Nobody is denying that Nigerians have endured difficult times. Businesses have faced rising operational costs, inflation has affected purchasing power, and millions of citizens are still struggling. These challenges deserve serious attention, not political excuses. But the question is: Is hardship alone sufficient evidence that a president has failed? President Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by unsustainable fuel subsidies, foreign exchange distortions, fiscal challenges and declining investor confidence. His administration took difficult decisions that successive governments had postponed for years. Today, Nigeria is re...

OBASANJO SAYS TINUBU HAS FAILED? THE FACTS DESERVE A FAIRER VERDICT

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  OBASANJO SAYS TINUBU HAS FAILED? THE FACTS DESERVE A FAIRER VERDICT! With due respect to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, declaring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a failure simply because Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship is a politically convenient conclusion that ignores the complexity of national leadership and the realities of economic reform. Nobody is denying that Nigerians have endured difficult times. Businesses have faced rising operational costs, inflation has affected purchasing power, and millions of citizens are still struggling. These challenges deserve serious attention, not political excuses. But the question is: Is hardship alone sufficient evidence that a president has failed? President Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by unsustainable fuel subsidies, foreign exchange distortions, fiscal challenges and declining investor confidence. His administration took difficult decisions that successive governments had postponed for years. Today, Nigeria ...
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OBASANJO SAYS TINUBU HAS FAILED? THE FACTS DESERVE A FAIRER VERDICT! with  due respect to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, declaring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a failure simply because Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship is a politically convenient conclusion that ignores the complexity of national leadership and the realities of economic reform. Nobody is denying that Nigerians have endured difficult times. Businesses have faced rising operational costs, inflation has affected purchasing power, and millions of citizens are still struggling. These challenges deserve serious attention, not political excuses. But the question is: Is hardship alone sufficient evidence that a president has failed? President Tinubu inherited an economy burdened by unsustainable fuel subsidies, foreign exchange distortions, fiscal challenges and declining investor confidence. His administration took difficult decisions that successive governments had postponed for years. Today, Nigeria i...