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 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 […]
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 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 is actively engaging stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to ensure the successful implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and promote sustainable peace and development in the state. Under the theme “Effective Implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA): A Strategic Tool for Sustainable […]
A daring operation by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the neutralization of a suspected kidnapper and the rescue of four abducted victims. The successful mission was made possible by a tip-off from an escapee, who provided crucial information leading to the pursuit of the gunmen. According to […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. David Olukoga as Director of Operations of the Edo Security Network following the dismissal Emmanuel Oboh. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said David Olukoga is to immediately take over from Emmanuel Oboh, who has […]
Akoko-Edo Local Government has emerged the overall best performing local Government Council in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in Edo State. This feat that has won the Local Government both the Executive Secretary of the Primary Health Care Development Agency prize, and the Honourable Commissioner for Health award for […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asked the public to be calm and has given the police seven days to conduct a comprehensive investigation to find out the ownership and purpose of the facility where 20 mummified bodies were discovered in Benin. Obaseki said this at a […]
Dr. Joan Oviawe, the Commissioner for Education in Edo State, suggests that allocating 60% of students’ time to teaching, learning, and instructional activities would lead to significant academic improvement. Additionally, Oviawe proposes that 24% of students’ time should be dedicated to co-curricular activities, while 16% should be focused on brain-stimulating […]