The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval for the appointment of Obehi Aire Okafor to serve as the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Edo State Tourism Agency. This was revealed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., who […]
In response to the recent fuel scarcity and arbitrary price hikes in Edo State, the government has launched an inspection exercise to curb hoarding and regulate the market. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Cruseo Osagie, the task force inspected fuel stations in Benin Metropolis […]
The Edo State Government has carried out a data analysis and interpretation training program as part of measures to sustain the ongoing institutional reforms in the State Civil and Public service. The training aimed at improving the analytical skills of public servants and equipping them with the necessary tools to […]
A recent study presented at the ‘Heart Failure 2023 Conference’ by the European Society of Cardiology has revealed a startling statistic: women are more than twice as likely to die following a heart attack compared to men. The study examined 884 patients with an average age of 62, with just […]
The Staff Disciplinary Committee of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, yesterday dismissed 13 staff out of the 209 that are currently facing several infractions ranging from misconduct, sexual harassment, corruption, and age manipulation among others. According to the Acting Vice Chancellor of the school, Prof. Asomwan Adagbonyi, 132 of […]
In a startling revelation, fertility experts have issued a warning against placing laptops on the thigh and wearing tight-fitting underwear, as these habits could potentially diminish sperm quality. According to the experts, the heat generated by laptops can raise the temperature around the testicles, which can have detrimental effects on […]
In a bid to enhance service delivery to its citizens, the Federal Government has inaugurated an additional Passport Front Office in Auchi, Edo State. This development is accompanied by the promise of a forthcoming home delivery service for passports. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during the inauguration of […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has made a significant appointment by appointing His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, as the Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja. During a courtesy visit to the Oba in Benin City, Professor Olufemi Peters, the Vice Chancellor of NOUN, officially conveyed […]
As Nigeria observes the 2023 World Hypertension Day, the Nigerian Heart Foundation has urged coordinated measures to alleviate the high prevalence of hypertension in the country. Many Nigerians are at danger of hypertension, according to Professor Basden Onuwubere, Chairman of the NHF Hypertension Committee, who made the announcement in Lagos at […]
It was an exciting moment for the government of Edo state as it emerged runner-up position, South-South region at the Nigeria Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, clinching over N185m ($400,000) cash prize. The Challenge is a joint project of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations International […]