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2 weeks ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
… Orders swift cction to apprehend perpetratorsBY BERNADETTE IDALUThe Edo State Government has expressed deep outrage over the killing of Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor, vowing to ensure that those responsible are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice. Mr Isibor, a 42-year-old estate developer, was reportedly attacked and shot at close range by unknown assailants who forced their way into his store last Friday evening.
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2 weeks ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
BY BERNADETTE IDALUThe Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, represented Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Nigeria Police Force Schools Protection Squad (SPS) stakeholders forum where he outlined the state government’s efforts to make school environments safer and more conducive to learning.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
BY BERNADETTE IDALUThe Edo State Government has vowed to revoke all farmlands illegally acquired through proxy companies, a move aimed at restoring ownership to indigenous farmers and ensuring transparency in land administration. This declaration was made by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Government House where he met with members of the Association of Cocoa Farmers.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
By Bernadette IdaluThe Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on behalf of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, embarked on a fact-finding mission to Orogho Community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area on Friday, April 4, to investigate claims that Seplat Energy Plc had ceded Edo State-owned oil wells to Delta State.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
BY BERNADETTE IDALUThe office of the Edo State deputy governor was thrown into a festive mood on March 24, 2025 as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ovia North-East Local Government Area paid a solidarity and courtesy visit. During the visit, Hon. Dennis Idahosa informed the party faithful and local chieftains that Governor Monday Okpebholo, in his commitment to uplifting the economy and infrastructure, has approved two major road projects for the area.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Ese Amadasun |Bernadette Idalu
The House of Representatives has mandated a strict verification process done to prevent discrepancies in Bills passed by the National Assembly before transmitted to the president for assent. To address these concerns, the House mandated the Clerk to the National Assembly to ensure that all authenticated Bills are reverted to the Clerks of both chambers for confirmation before transmission to the President. Raising the motion on the floor of the House, Hon.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Ese Amadasun |Bernadette Idalu
Abuja – In a decisive move to address the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.
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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Tuesday, March 18, welcomed the Conference of Non – Governmental Organizations (CONGOs) led by Comrade (Dr.) Bartholomew Okoudo to his office at the Edo State Government House, just as he stated that the visitation was timely and opened up collaborative vistas.
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2 months ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu
BY BERNADETTE IDALUEdo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, officially launched the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme in Edo State Represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making education accessible to all Edo State indigenes, regardless of gender or location, through collaboration with the scheme.
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2 months ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Bernadette Idalu |Ese Amadasun
By Bernadette IdaluThe Edo State Internal Revenue Service, EIRS, has held an onboarding programme for newly accredited vendors under the haulage space in Edo State. In his opening remark, Executive Director, MDA Services, Hon. Engr. Jackson Eribo who represented the Executive Chairman, EIRS, Hon. Barr. Bankole-Balogun emphasized the importance of adhering to laid down guidelines for vendors and revenue collectors as it applies to their respective roles. Hon.
