On Friday, April 14, 2023, the MIND Initiative, a group of young influencers dedicated to promoting good governance and environmental sustainability, launched the Edo Youth Agenda (EYA) at their Governance Hall in Benin City. This innovative initiative aims to guide the government on youth-related matters and empower young people to […]
The police officers in Benin city, Edo State, have arrested two suspected kidnappers, Joel Emazor (31) and Philip Roberts (30) over the abduction of Albert Igbinomwanhia (31) in Benin City, Edo State. The Edo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Chidi Nwabuzor, while parading the suspects on Wednesday, said they were […]
On Wednesday, the Edo State Government presented relief materials to victims of a fire incident in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area (LGA) and Owan Community in Ovia North-East (LGA), among others. The Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Special Duties and Rapid Response, Gilbert Egwakhide, while distributing the materials to […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, encourages Christians to embrace Jesus’ Teachings on good Friday In a message commemorating Good Friday, Governor Obaseki urged Christians to embrace the principles of love, selflessness, and tolerance, as exemplified by Jesus Christ. The governor’s statement, marking the Christian holiday preceding Easter, emphasized the […]
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, is calling for the complete adoption of the Edo State Sports Commission Law by local government councils throughout the state. At a dynamic meeting with the State Sports Commission, chaired by Yusuf Ali, along with Local Government Councils’ Liaison Officers and Heads […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the automatic employment of First Class graduates of Edo origin in all Nigerian universities into the state’s civil and public service. The approval was conveyed by the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., who applauded the governor for the […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Business Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Afishetu Braimoh, has promised to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council in promoting made in Edo products. The Commissioner who made this promise during the launching of NUJ Food Mart in the Union’s Secretariat in […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, published the list of polling units for the scheduled April 15 governorship, senatorial, federal and state assembly supplementary elections nationwide. The list, which was made available via INEC Twitter handle, contains states, local government areas, registration areas, registered voters and the number […]
Edo State, Independent National Electoral Commission, has presented certificates of return to Rt. Hon Yekini Idaiye and Hon Donald Okogbe respectively as winners of the Saturday 18th march 2023 EDHA elections and as members to represent constituencies one and two in Akoko-Edo LGA Presenting the certificates at a ceremonyin Benin […]
One would have been glad to hear and be fully persuaded that the federal government tentative approval for an Auchi airport in Edo North Senatorial district is not political if definite economic prosperity catalysts are available. It is not clear how the Auchi airport will boost economic activities in the […]