The Edo State Police Command has apprehended four individuals who were skilled at robbing unwary civilians while dressed in military uniforms. It was also reported that the suspects were members of cults that terrorize residents of Benin, the capital of Edo State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, stated during […]
Within weeks of starting operations, the Edo State modular refinery placed an order for 150,000 barrels of crude oil to meet the growing demand of its clientele. This was disclosed in a statement sent on Sunday and signed by Crusoe Osagie, the Special Assistant on Media Projects to the Edo […]
Fifteen affiliate unions of the Edo council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have disassociated themselves from the chairman election process that resulted in the appointment of Odion Olaye. In a jointly signed press release issued in Benin on Sunday, these unions labeled the delegate conference of March 7, 2023, […]
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, called on party supporters in Edo State not to be discouraged by the outcome of the presidential election. He urged them to sustain the tempo by voting all the candidates of the party in the Saturday, March 18, state House […]
-Edo State Oil Palm Investors Engage Communities in Sustainable Production Practices In a bid to promote sustainable oil palm production, investors in Edo State have embarked on a community outreach and engagement program (COEP) to educate stakeholders on best practices. The program, aimed at ensuring an equitable playing field for […]
The World Bank has cautioned that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) development finance interventions are exacerbating inflationary pressures in the short term and undermining the bank’s ability to effectively control inflation. In its latest Nigeria Development Update report, the World Bank noted that the CBN’s continued provision of subsidized […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has reaffirmed his government’s dedication to fostering advancements in the education sector. Recognizing the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in propelling industrialization and sustainable socioeconomic development, the governor emphasized the need for a conducive environment and the development of infrastructure […]
The special adviser to the governor of Edo State on media projects, Crusoe Osagie, claims that the recent remarks made by the outgoing governor, Adams Oshiomhole, regarding the outcome of governor Godwin Obaseki in the Edo State House of Assembly polls reveal Oshiomhole’s cunning scheme to remove Obaseki through impeachment. […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally ordered the use to of old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes as legal tender in the country, saying they remain legal tender until December 31, 2023. CBN’s acting director of Communication, Isa Abdulmumin, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday night. […]
In the wake of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has lauded the people of Edo for their peaceful and orderly behavior. However, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the election outcome, deeming it unacceptable. Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, relayed the […]