The Ugbedu Families of Ososo have announced the commencement of the burial rites of their late father, Grandfather, Uncle and brother, Barrister Bamidele Stephen Ayeni. The Burial programme released to Akoko Edo Newspaper at the weekend stated that the funeral rites will commence with a service of songs at RCCG […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, in the forthcoming election in the Edo State has outlined his vision for Akoko-Edo local government area to include the provision of security, healthcare and water supply for the people. He spoke during a one-hour session hosted by the Akoko-Edo […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a renewed warning against the perilous use of toxic chemicals for food preservation. The agency has specifically outlawed the use of dichlorvos, a chemical known for its use in extending the shelf life of food commodities. A […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has emphasized the importance of politics as a means to improve the lives of citizens. He highlighted that his administration is dedicated to serving the populace and fostering rapid development and prosperity within the state. Governor Obaseki gave assurances that his administration is […]
The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo on Thursday disclosed that all was now set for the ground-breaking ceremony of a University of Mining and Geosciences to be located at the premises of Igarra Technical College, Igarra, the Akoko Edo Local Government Area headquarters. The PDP flag bearer, […]
The Edo State Government has started disbursing the newly adjusted minimum wage of N70,000 to its workforce. This move is in line with the pledge made to implement the wage increase in May 2024. Governor Obaseki had previously declared a wage hike for state workers from N40,000 to N70,000, effective […]
The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Olumide Akpata has promised to establish an ICT University in Akoko-Edo if elected the State Governor. The establishment of the University was one of the many intervention programmes he announced while fielding questions in a virtual […]
The Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State has initiated a comprehensive verification and reassessment process for its staff throughout the state. Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, the Coordinator of PUWOV in Edo State, announced that the purpose of the headcount is to confirm the identities of the scheme’s officials and improve operational […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval to the revised supplementary budget for 2024, totaling N404 billion, representing a 22% increase from the initial figure. During the signing ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Obaseki explained that the revision was necessitated by the current […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and US Consul General Will Stevens jointly commissioned the Edo State Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at Palm House, Sapele Road, Benin City. This cutting-edge facility promises to revolutionize real-time emergency and disease management in the […]