Monday Okpebholo
NigeriapoliticianMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Monday Okpebholo is the governor of Edo State, Nigeria, and has been involved in efforts to enhance security within the state. His administration has provided logistic support to the police, contributing to the successful rescue of the Onogie of Udo-Eguare, thereby demonstrating his commitment to public safety and governance.
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Governor Monday Okpebholo led other security agencies on a raid of criminal hideouts in Edo North Senatorial District.
Edo Security Raids Hotel, Arrests 14 Over Cult KillingNigeria· 2026-06-21
Governor Monday Okpebholo was informed about the arrests made by the Special Security Squad.
Edo Security Arrests Youth Leader, Others for CultismNigeria· 2026-02-16
Governor Monday Okpebholo directed the special squad to ensure a thorough investigation into the killing.
Man killed in Edo State over park ticket sale proceedsNigeria· 2026-02-15
Governor Monday Okpebholo has handed over 10 brand new patrol vehicles to security agencies operating in the district.
Okpebholo boosts Edo security with 10 patrol vehiclesNigeria· 2026-01-17
Monday Okpebholo is the new governor who supports the Oba and promised to investigate the museum project.
Neues Museum in Nigeria: Eklat statt Benin-Bronzen
Switzerland· 2025-11-12
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the reintroduction of Edo languages into the school curriculum across the state.
Okpebholo to revive teaching of Edo languages in schoolsNigeria· 2025-10-16
Governor Monday Okpebholo was called upon to fulfill his constitutional responsibility as the state’s chief security officer.
8 NSCDC Officers Killed in Edo: Stakeholders Demand ActionNigeria· 2025-09-07
Governor Monday Okpebholo launched 'Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists' to combat cultism in Edo State.
9 Suspected Cultists Arrested in Edo State RaidNigeria· 2025-09-04
Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid tribute to the late Dr Solomon Ehigiator Arase.
Gov Okpebholo Mourns Former IGP Arase's PassingNigeria· 2025-08-31
Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Governor, intervened to rescue victims of a highway crash.
Edo Governor Rescues Crash Victims on Benin-Auchi HighwayNigeria· 2025-08-31Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has launched ‘Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists’ to combat insecurity in the state.
Edo Governor Unveils Squad to Fight Kidnappers, CultistsNigeria· 2025-07-13
Governor Monday Okpebholo declared the judgment as the beginning of a fresh chapter of development in Edo.
Ighodalo Challenges Supreme Court RulingNigeria· 2025-07-11
The Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State.
Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo as Edo GovernorNigeria· 2025-07-11
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE agenda aims to improve the health sector through capacity building, infrastructure development, and technology integration.
Edo Health Insurance: Prioritizing Patient-Centered CareNigeria· 2025-07-06
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is one of the governors adopted as a sole candidate for the 2027 governorship elections.
APC South-South Backs Him for 2027Nigeria· 2025-07-05
The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Monday Okpebholo, graced the occasion as special guest of honour.
Flood Mitigation & Economic BoostNigeria· 2025-07-04
Governor Monday Okpebholo polled 291,667 to defeat Asue Ighodalo in the governorship poll.
Supreme Court Verdict – APC vs PDPNigeria· 2025-07-03
Governor Monday Okpebholo is the subject of criticism from a social media influencer according to Frankie Aire.
Edo APC chieftain cautions influencer over anti-gov postsNigeria· 2025-06-30
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, expressed his gratitude to his fellow governors, emphasising the unprecedented unity displayed by their gathering in Benin City.
Tinubu Wins S'South APC Support for 2027Nigeria· 2025-06-30
Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed gratitude to fellow governors and praised President Tinubu's leadership.
South-South APC Throws Weight BehiNigeria· 2025-06-29
The communiqué was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Fred Itua.
APC Governors React, Party EvolutionNigeria· 2025-06-28
Senator Monday Okpebholo hosted the high-level meeting in Benin City.
APC Governors Back Tinubu PoliciesNigeria· 2025-06-28
Governor Monday Okpebholo is focused on promoting food security and sustainable agricultural practices in Edo State.
Edo & Germany Boost Agriculture: New PartnershipNigeria· 2025-06-27
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s Project RISE is a strategic initiative to tackle cultism through law enforcement, education, and youth empowerment.
Youth Parliament Speaker Calls for AcNigeria· 2025-06-26
Governor Monday Okpebholo is involved in the approval of a N100bn loan for infrastructural development in Edo State.
Edo Assembly Approves N100bn Loan for InfrastructureNigeria· 2025-06-24
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged that Edo people will deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
2.5 Million Votes Promised TinubuNigeria· 2025-06-24
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s promise to deliver 2.5 million votes in the 2027 presidential election is described as absurd and comical by the PDP.
PDP Calls Okpebholo's Vote Promise 'Absurd'Nigeria· 2025-06-24
Senator Monday Okpebholo is the Edo State Governor determined to fight against drug sales and abuse in the state.
N777m Drugs Seized, 209 Arrested in Edo — NDLEANigeria· 2025-06-24
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged that the Edo people will deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
PDP Slams Okpebholo's 2.5M Vote PledgeNigeria· 2025-06-24Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned a team of environmental and hydrology experts to understudy the flood control strategy.
Edo Flooding: Okpebholo Seeks SolutionsNigeria· 2025-06-18