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Benin Stormwater Project: Not Exactly The Elephant In The Room

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo Since 2011 when the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole embarked on the bold effort to curtail the perennial flooding in Benin metropolis through the Benin City Stormwater Project, it has continued to generate controversy. Whereas the motivation behind the project

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Benin Flooding, Okpebholo’s Cluelessness and Tenebe’s AK-47 Mischief

Daily Dispatch October 6, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo Flooding in Benin City is an existential, perennial problem. It does not discriminate. It ravages every nook and cranny of the state capital whenever there is a downpour. A colleague who works in Benin lamented last week that flood has taken over even the Government Reserved Area, GRA, where the privileged live. […]

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Governor Set To Sign Death Warrant of Convicted Kidnappers

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to sign a death warrant for any kidnapper or criminal sentenced to death in the state. Governor Okpebholo said the authorities would publicly execute those whose death warrants have been signed. The Edo Governor spoke in Benin City during his visit to the Edo Police headquarters to see […]

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Edo Governor Okpebholo mandates loyalty to Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2025

Enforces ‘Asiwaju Cap’ Rule at EXCO Meetings Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a firm directive to members of his cabinet: demonstrate visible allegiance to President Bola Tinubu or face immediate consequences. At the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed officials held Tuesday in Benin City, the governor announced that all commissioners must

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Governor Okpebholo Rescues Victims of Benin–Auchi Highway Accident

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, came to the aid of over 10 victims involved in a serious road accident on the Benin–Auchi highway on Saturday, demonstrating swift and hands-on leadership. The governor was traveling with his entourage to Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area, when he encountered a severe traffic jam shortly after the […]

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Photos: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, arrives Benin, received Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, PDP National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Dan Orbih and others.

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2025

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, arriving at Benin City, Edo State today. He was received by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, PDP National Vice Chairman (South South), Chief Dan Orbih and others.