To highlight the critical role of environmental conservation, Edo State’s Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, spearheaded a public awareness march spanning 8.5 kilometers across Benin City on October 3rd, 2023. This event, orchestrated by the state’s Ministry of Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development, was in honor of World Habitat Day […]
In a joyful celebration of World Teachers’ Day 2023, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced a special gift for teachers in the state. The governor expressed his gratitude for the vital role teachers play in societal development and promised to provide them with enhanced welfare benefits […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn in 34 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and 152 Special Assistants (SAs) in five local government areas within the Edo South Senatorial District. The appointees were selected from Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, and Orhionmwon local government councils. Obaseki mentioned […]
The consistent heavy rain in Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo North Senatorial District, has left over 12 of its communities. This is attributed to the River Niger overflowing its banks. Some of the communities affected are Yelwa, Udochi, Udaba-Ekphei, Anegbette, Ukpeko Orle, Ofukpo, Agbabu, Osomegbe, Ake Island, and Ifeku […]
In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections slated for Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced its plans to convene a meeting with key stakeholders in the state on August 24, 2023. The Administrative Secretary of EDSIEC, Sunday A. Osayande, disclosed that the […]
The Manarement of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, says its Nursing students returned a 100 per cent pass in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional examination. The institution’s Head, Corporate Communications and Protocol, AAU, Ekpoma, Otunba Mike Aladenika, announced this in a statement on Monday in Benin. In the statement, […]
As Nigeria marks its 63rd year of independence, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the relentless spirit and determination of Nigerians amidst the prevailing economic difficulties. He encouraged the citizens to persist in their prayers and collective efforts to surmount the nation’s economic hurdles. Reflecting on […]
The Edo State Government is gearing up to launch exchange programs aimed at training and retraining youths in the state and redirecting their focus towards positive endeavors. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Zubairu Dada Abubakar during a visit by the state Coordinator […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has rescheduled the date earlier fixed for the Local Government Elections from Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Saturday, May 06, 2023. In a statement by the EDSIEC Administrative Secretary, Sunday A. Osayande, the electoral body said the decision is sequel to the fear […]
The Edo State Government, through its Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), has given approval for the commencement of micro projects in 20 communities across 13 local government areas (LGAs) within the state. The official launch of these projects took place with the presentation of first tranche cheques to the […]