Top government officials and other dignitaries led by the newly appointed Liaison Officer for Akoko-Edo Government Area, Hon Jeffrey Obasanmi, on Sunday laid wreaths in honour of Nigerian fallen heroes who paid the supreme price for our national unity. The ceremony which marked the end of the week-long Armed Forces […]
Three more confirmed cases of Lassa fever have been reported by the Edo State Ministry of Health, bringing the total number of confirmed patients upon admission to 26. Prof. Obehi Akoria, the state’s commissioner of health, revealed this on Wednesday. Akoria criticized the state’s increasing Lassa fever cases and urged […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said that six more of the 31 victims kidnapped at the Igueben train station have been rescued. During a press conference in Benin City, the commissioner made this announcement and said that two more individuals who were on the […]
The Edo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Chidi Nwabuzor, on Saturday night made a press statement on Saturday night about passengers waiting to board a train from Igueben, Edo State to Warri, Delta State, who were abducted by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. According to the statement, the suspected herdsmen, […]
The ongoing Edo Resident Identity Card project, according to Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will supply data to improve the planning and execution of government programs and projects, guaranteeing a fair distribution of services to all communities in the state. Speaking to reporters in Benin City, Obaseki stated that […]
The Edo State Government has started a two-week course for members of the Edo State Security Network that covers handling weapons and gathering intelligence, among other topics. Speaking to reporters at the program’s opening at the Police Training School in Ogida, Benin City, the Coordinator of the Edo State Security […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain reforms and programmes to improve the livelihood and welfare of the people. Obaseki said his government was committed to ensuring infrastructural development, industrial growth, job creation opportunities and economic prosperity for the state. He said, “We hope to […]
A group of pensioners in Edo State staged a protest on Wednesday, expressing their frustration over the non-payment of their gratuities since retirement. The demonstration, which took place on Ring Road in Benin City, caused significant traffic congestion on adjacent roads. Amadin Okoro, speaking on behalf of the protesters, emphasized […]
In a remarkable initiative led by Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, the Edo State Government has extended its compassion by organizing a medical outreach that has provided essential care to approximately 2000 residents in Esan West Local Government Area. Prof. Akoria further revealed that this outreach is […]
The Managing Director of the Edo State Skills Development Agency, Mrs. Violet Obiokoro, has highlighted the positive impact of loans disbursed by the Edo State government and the Bank of Industry in promoting the growth of businesses operated by individuals living with disabilities in the state. Obiokoro revealed that the […]