Yekini Idiaye has emerged as the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly in Nigeria.

Frank Ilaboya, a former Chairman of Owan West Local Government Area, has obtained nomination forms to contest for the Edo State House of Assembly seat representing Owan West.

The Edo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku, has reaffirmed its continuous support for the policies of Governor Monday Okpebholo.

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has met with the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon.

Residents of Sobe community in Edo State, Nigeria, and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, are in disagreement over the delayed restoration of electricity supply to the community.

Youths in Edo North, Nigeria, have endorsed Dandy Oserei for the Edo State House of Assembly, citing his commitment to youth development, transparency, and governance.

All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant Iziegbeuwa Irene Ojo has concluded her tour of Oredo East, engaging party leaders and stakeholders across various wards in Oredo Local Government Area for the Edo State House of Assembly.

The newly elected Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly has pledged support for Governor Okpebholo, while the Governor urged the new leaders to embrace unity and transparency. This follows the recent leadership changes within the state assembly.

Three members of the Edo State House of Assembly have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), potentially shifting the balance of power and making the NDC the main opposition.

The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a four-month deadline to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to resolve persistent poor power supply issues, citing widespread resident dissatisfaction and potential protests.