In a recent gathering, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, reiterated the state’s stance on open grazing, emphasizing that the prohibition remains in effect. He cautioned that any violators would be subjected to the full extent of the law. This statement was made during a dialogue session on […]
Edo State’s Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the commencement of the construction of water stops across various riverine communities in the state. This initiative is part of the plan to launch the state’s water transportation system in the coming month. This announcement was made by Governor Obaseki during an […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, who confirmed that seventeen political […]
Afemai Development Summit over the weekend in Abuja made a passionate call for the creation of Afemai State, emphasizing the need for equity, justice, and fairness. The summit, which brought various issues to the forefront, emphasized the need for a special education trust fund to foster both economic and human capital […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has acknowledged a proposal from the “Owan Conscience” group to establish a University of Science and Technology in Owan. The proposal, which aligns with the Speaker’s vision, has been praised for its diligent work and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has sent warm greetings to Muslims in the state as they mark Eid Al-Fitr following the conclusion of the Ramadan fast. In his message for Eid-El Fitr, Obaseki encouraged Muslim faithful to maintain their prayers and to intensify supplications for the country to […]
The Edo State House of Assembly convened its session promptly at 9:41 am today and proceeded with a decisive voting process that culminated in the impeachment of the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. With 18 out of the 20 present members voting in favour of the impeachment and one member […]
The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the Carter Centre, recently organized a comprehensive workshop aimed at addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the state. The two-day event, which included the inauguration of the Edo State NTD Technical Advisory Committee, took place at the John Odigie […]
The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), invites applicants for its innovative manpower development scheme. Geared toward nurturing a skilled workforce in the expansive oil plantation sector, this collaboration involves ESOPP, oil palm producers, and the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. The […]
The Edo State Police Command has taken a firm stance against the unauthorized searching of citizens’ phones during routine patrols, labeling the act as “unprofessional conduct” and reiterating the ban on such actions. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized this directive in a statement posted on the […]