Edo - HenrisCounty

Peter Obi, 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), visits kidney disease patients in Enugu

Obi laments over shortage of kidney centres in Nigeria as he visits ‘1,000’ patients in Enugu

Peter Obi, 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said, it is "depressing" visiting "helpless" Nigerians in a "country of plenty". The former Governor of Anambra State...

HenrisCounty August 15, 2026Edo, Enugu, Kidney, NDC, ObiNo Comments

News

Governor Okpebholo surprise ‘hardworking’ government house staff with brand new SUVs

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, announced on Friday 30 January, 2026, he surprised some "hardworking" staff of the State Government House with brand new SUVs The Governor said,...

HenrisCounty January 30, 2026Edo, government, Okpebholo, StateNo Comments

News

Photos: NPF mounts Guard of Honour for late IGP Arase

On Saturday 27 September, 2025, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) mounted a Guard of Honour for Late Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Ehigiator Arase, whose remains departed for Edo State....

HenrisCounty September 28, 2025Arase, Edo, Egbetokun, IGP, PoliceNo Comments

Culture

‘A committed democrat’ – President Tinubu congratulates Okpebholo on 55th birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his felicitations to Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State marked his 55th birthday on Friday 29 August, 2025. The President described Okpebholo...

HenrisCounty August 30, 2025APC, birthday, Edo, Okpebholo, PDPNo Comments

Culture

‘Beacon of pride and progress’ – Governor Okpebholo marks 34th anniversary of Edo State

We are not just "marking a date", but, "reflecting on our journey", Governor Monday Okpebholo said, on the 34th anniversary of Edo State today, Wednesday 27 August, 2025. Okpebholo said,...

HenrisCounty August 27, 2025anniversary, Edo, Governor, OkpebholoNo Comments

News

Edo State Police ‘bush-combing’ operations lead to rescue of nine k*dnap victims

The Edo State Police Command made known, it conducted "rigorous bush-combing" operation which resulted to the rescue of three (3) victims of kidnap along Benin-Lagos expressway. The Police further made...

HenrisCounty August 25, 2025Edo, PoliceNo Comments

News

Road accident involving Dangote truck injures woman

A woman has sustained injury after a road accident involving one of Dangote's trucks in Auchi, Edo State. Via a statement signed by the Management of the Company, senior officials...

HenrisCounty August 15, 2025Dangote, Edo, Hospital, StateNo Comments

Culture

Governor Okpebholo prays ‘wisdom, good health’ for APC Chief Yilwatda on 57th birthday

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, has sent his greetings to Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) marks his 57th birthday today,...

HenrisCounty August 8, 2025APC, Edo, Okpebholo, YilwatdaNo Comments

Edifice

‘I am not here to complain’ – Okpebholo inspect bad roads inherited from past administration

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, on Friday 1 August, 2025, inspected critical "failed" road section across Edo Central inherited from the past adminstration. The Governor said, the roads...

HenrisCounty August 2, 2025Edo, Okpebholo, Road, TinubuNo Comments

Edifice

‘Road infrastructure is the backbone of economic growth’ – Governor Okpebholo

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, said, his administration is working closely with the Federal Government to ensure the restoration of key routes across Edo North, Central, and South...

HenrisCounty August 1, 2025Edo, government, Okpebholo, Road, StateNo Comments

Edifice

Governor Okpebholo inspects ongoing construction of 10-lane Benin-Asaba expressway

Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, inspected the ongoing construction of the Benin-Asaba dual carriageway, as well as, other crucial infrastructure projects in Benin City on Wednesday 30 July,...

HenrisCounty July 31, 2025Benin, Edo, Expressway, Flyover, OkpebholoNo Comments

Politics

‘I remain committed to upholding the rule of law’ – Okpebholo

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, has come out to affirm his commitment to upholding the rule of law. The Governor made the statement as he received the Chief...

HenrisCounty July 30, 2025birthday, Edo, Labour Party, law, OkpebholoNo Comments

News

Olumide Akpata reacts after Governor Okpebholo threatens Peter Obi not to enter Edo State

2024 Edo State Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, has reacted to Governor Monday Okpebholo's threat to Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, not to enter...

HenrisCounty July 19, 2025Akpata, Anambra, birthday, Edo, Election, Peter ObiNo Comments

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Police operatives rescue 31 k*dnapped victims in Taraba, Edo States

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) disclosed, it successfully rescued thirty-one (31) kidnapped victims in two separate operations - in Edo and Taraba States. This was made known via a Press...

HenrisCounty July 18, 2025Edo, NPF, Police, Security, State, TarabaNo Comments

Politics

‘It is now time to focus and rebuid’ – Okpebholo celebrates after Supreme Court affirms his Election victory

Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, celebrates after the Supreme Court affirmed his Election victory. Okpebholo said, the Nigerian Apex Court's verdict was a "bold declaration" by the people...

HenrisCounty July 11, 2025Akpata, APC, Edo, Election, Governorship, Ighodalo, LP, Okpebholo, Supreme CourtNo Comments

Politics

President Tinubu congratulates Edo Governor Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, Executive Governor of Edo State, on his Supreme Court victory. The Nigerian Apex Court affirmed Okpebholo's victory in the Edo State Governorship Election...

HenrisCounty July 10, 2025Edo, Election, Okpebholo, TinubuNo Comments

Politics

Asue Ighodalo releases final statement on the Supreme Court Judgment in the Edo Governorship Election Petition

2024 Edo State Governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, has released his final statement on the Supreme Court Judgment in the Edo State Governorship Election Petition....

HenrisCounty July 10, 2025Edo, Election, Ighodalo, Okpebholo, Supreme CourtNo Comments

News

Police operatives rescue 2 kdnapped victims, arrest 8 suspects, recover large cache of ams and a*munition

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced, two individuals who were abducted from their farm in Ewatto area of Edo State were rescued through a coordinated operation. It further announced, it...

HenrisCounty July 7, 2025Delta, Edo, IGP, NPF, Police, StateNo Comments

Politics

Governor Eno delighted to join ‘brother’ Governors in Progressive Family for meeting in Benin

Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has expressed his delight as he joined his "brother" Governors in the Progressive Family in Benin, Edo State, for a 2-day regional...

HenrisCounty June 30, 2025Akwa Ibom, APC, Edo, Eno, PDPNo Comments