In a recent event, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, administered the oath of office to five new judges for the Edo State High Court. He emphasized the importance of impartiality in their judicial duties. At the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki […]
Braveheart Initiative a youth-led nongovernmental organization devoted to promoting sexual and reproductive health among young people and advancing women’s rights, has welcomed with great relief the re-arrest of Jacob Alonge, a sexual offences fugitive who has been on the run for four years. Alonge escaped from Nigeria Correctional Services Edo […]
Engr Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has lauded the accomplishments of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) as a significant contribution to the state government’s developmental efforts. The Deputy Governor expressed his admiration when he welcomed the EIRS management team, led by its Chairman, Hon […]
The Egbetua quarter, located in Ososo within the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has raised an alarm over the ongoing illegal mining activities in the region. The community has urged the government to intervene and put an end to these activities, which they claim have escalated criminal activities […]
” THE AKOKO EDO OF MY DREAM” … birth of a new reality* Everyone here knows that my appointment will be over by November this year, when His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, hands over to his successor. The fact that you all know this fact, and still went […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000, effective from May 1, 2024. This announcement was made during his address at the inauguration of the Edo State Labour House Complex, a newly constructed building […]
The people of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State marked a momentous occasion on Saturday as they warmly welcomed the Edo State Deputy Governor, High Chief Marvelous Omobayo Godwins, celebrating his inauguration as the state’s second-in-command. Amidst the jubilation, there arose a unified call for the establishment of two […]
All is now set for a rousing reception for the newly sworn-in Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency Marvelous Omobayo Godwins. The significant occasion marks a historic milestone for the people of Akoko-Edo, as Omobayo is the first indigene to ascend to such a prestigious political position in the […]
The Edo State House of Assembly’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has expressed his admiration for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for their steadfast commitment to supporting other security agencies in their fight against crime in the state. Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku made this statement […]
In the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections in Edo State, Deputy Governor Engr Marvellous Omobayo has called for neutrality among security agencies. Omobayo made the call during a courtesy visit by Brigadier-General Ebenezer Olusesan Oduyebo, Commander of the 4 Mechanized Brigade in Benin. The Deputy Governor underscored his commitment to […]