Edo State is making headlines as the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) kicks off an ambitious COVID-19 vaccination campaign, implementing the SCALES 3.0 strategy. With the goal of accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations and routine immunizations, the SCALES 3.0 program is bringing vaccines directly to people’s doorsteps, workplaces, and […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 30 suspects linked to the cult-related killings that rocked the state in the past three days. The Command Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said in a statement on Friday that the command acted swiftly after receiving reports of the killings […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was honoured with an Award by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for his outstanding performance in routine immunization in the South-south region, on Friday, August 26, 2022. The Award was given to the Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Professor […]
The Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, HRH. Oba Okhishimede Eshimokhai Idogu III, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Prince Bamidele Obaitan, in Benin City. The traditional ruler said he was in the office of the […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has adjusted the timetable for the conduct of local government elections in the state. The council poll is now scheduled to hold on Thursday, January 19 2023, against Saturday, January 14, 2023 which was earlier announced. In a statement signed by the Secretary […]
The Edo State Police Command announced that it had freed a woman who had been abducted and killed a suspect in Uzala Forest, Egba Community. In a statement on Tuesday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Jennifer Iwegbu stated that the success of the rescue operation was a result of crucial […]
The Edo State Government, in partnership with private sector stakeholders, is set to host the maiden edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF), which has attracted 1,551 movie entries from 94 countries. The Managing Director of Edo State Skills Development Agency, EdoJobs, Ukinebo Dare, revealed this to journalists […]
The Edo State Government is rallying youths to capitalize on the transformative reforms and investments spearheaded by Governor Godwin Obaseki to unlock their potential and chart a path to personal development. During a dynamic three-day skills development program at the Edo State College of Education in Abudu, Commissioner for Youth […]
The Edo State Government has begun a transformative project aimed at evacuating and rehabilitating street beggars, mentally-challenged individuals, and other destitute persons from major streets and markets in the vibrant Benin metropolis. Implemented by the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues in collaboration with various security agencies, […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was among the prominent Nigerians who attended the funeral of late Princess Margaret Onyemakonor Obaigbena, the mother of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Thisday/Arise Group. The funeral took place in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, where […]