The Edo State Government has announced the closure of the state-owned Nigeria Observer newspaper for one month. The closure is part of the reforms of the state-owned media organisations, which aim to improve the quality and efficiency of the media outfit. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, issued […]
In fulfillment of the implementation of the harmonized pension announced on Workers’ Day, Governor Godwin Obaseki has paid verified pensioners in the state their pension for the month of June, reflecting the harmonized rate. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie said: “With the approval of the […]
In a groundbreaking move to galvanize the domestic supply chain of raw materials, particularly in the food and beverages sector, Saro Group of Companies has injected over N24 billion into an all-encompassing integrated farm in Edo State. Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Saro Group of Companies, revealed […]
The Ikabigbo Community in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State was thrown into panic on Sunday as a cleric known as Rev. Father Odia was abducted by gunmen. He was whisked away from his residence by gunmen while preparing for Sunday Mass. A source, who is familiar […]
The Edo State Government urged stakeholders to join forces in a united effort to combat the escalating menace of drug abuse, misuse, and trafficking of illicit drugs. With an emphasis on strengthening advocacy, the government seeks to address this multifaceted issue through the lens of public health, recognizing it as […]
The police have arrested Dr Chiamaka Ogbonnaya, a pediatrician at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua in Edo State, for allegedly abusing and battering her housemaid, Comfort, who is a Junior Secondary School 2 student. Ogbonnaya was accused of hitting the girl on her ribs, repeatedly with a mopping stick, […]
The Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development on Tuesday expanded its ‘Operation Plan Edo’ exercise to new areas in the Benin metropolis to ensure order and sanity in the state. The Ministry continued the recertification exercise and sealed gas and petroleum stations, schools, hotels, event centres, […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the government’s decision to suspend all union activities across state-owned institutions of higher learning is not aimed at witch-hunting anyone but to protect the interest of students in the state. The decision followed the protest by students of Ambrose Alli University […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has gone on his annual leave and has delegated his authority to his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, who will act as the governor in his absence. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said in a statement […]
The Edo State chapter of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria expressed their concern at the lack of registered pharmacists in the Edo Health Insurance Scheme (EDOHIS). During the 2022 Summit of ACPN, Edo State chapter, Chairman Duke Otite highlighted the need for inclusivity in the implementation of the […]