Hon. Justice Daniel Okungbowa has been sworn in as the new Acting Chief Judge of Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki. At the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday, May 19, 2023, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, the former Chief Judge of […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, a 25-year-old Navy officer named Ibrahim Adamu, and a 26-year-old Nigerian Correctional Service officer, Abdullahi Abdulwahab, on suspicion of car theft. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the spokesperson for the state command, disclosed during a press briefing on Tuesday that the suspects were […]
In a bid to address concerns surrounding the safety of Indomie Instant Noodles, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria has taken action against the product flagged as carcinogenic by the Malaysian and Taiwanese governments. NAFDAC firmly stated that locally produced brands of the […]
In a recent interaction at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, announced his approval for the disbursement of a 13th-month salary to the state’s civil and public servants. This announcement was made during a meeting with workers from levels 8 to 17. […]
Public health experts are urging Nigerians to make regular exposure to sunshine, particularly early morning sun, a part of their routine. According to these experts, soaking up the sun can help lower blood pressure levels and even reduce mortality from cardiovascular issues. Studies have revealed a link between exposure to […]
Students from 41 universities across the country have arrived in Benin, Edo State, to begin trials for the World University Games scheduled to hold in Chengdu, China, from July 28 to August 8, 2023. The trials which started on Monday, yesterday had athletes in judo, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, swimming […]
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. He expressed his gratitude to the council members for their contributions to the state government and its people. This announcement was made public through a statement signed by Crusoe Osagie, the Special […]
Have you ever found yourself being called upon to break the news of a loved one to family members? The mood, reactions, and effects vary depending on who is involved. The expectations differ if it concerns spouses, parents, and children. Specifically, have you been asked to inform a parent of […]
In recognition of the 2023 Worker’s Day celebration, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has highlighted the state government’s efforts in implementing institutional reforms to maintain the progress made in enhancing workers’ welfare. The governor pointed out that these reforms encompass new legislation, capacity building programs, and policy […]
The Edo State Government has attracted over $531 million in the last nine months to the oil palm sector through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP). Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Stephen Idehenre, disclosed this to journalists at the inauguration of FOARE Mushroom Production Centre […]