The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye, representing Akoko Edo Constituency I, as its new Speaker following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku. The change in leadership was announced during Monday’s plenary, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Osamwonye Atu, after the House formally acknowledged Agbebaku’s resignation. Following the announcement, Sunday Ojiezele, representing…
The Edo State House of Assembly has directed the chairmen of the state’s 18 local government councils to submit payment schedules for members of the Edo State Security Network on or before July 24, 2026, in a bid to resolve the lingering dispute over the payment of their stipends. The directive was issued during Tuesday’s…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Hope and Growth,” to the Edo State House of Assembly during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebojele Akhere…
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, to appear before its Committee on Ethics and Privileges within one week. Osawaru — who is married to music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia — is expected to respond to allegations of misconduct, following the circulation of multiple viral videos…
