As Edo State celebrates its 31st anniversary since its creation in 1991, Governor Godwin Obaseki has appealed to the people of the state to back his government’s efforts to maintain and improve the institutions of governance in various sectors. The governor spoke to reporters in Benin City, the state capital, […]
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It does not matter the place nor time, films have always inspired social change due to their ability to teach viewers about experiences outside their own perspective, inspire empathy and raise politically charged and socially relevant questions… Stories, whether filmmaking, writing or documentaries, are one of the most powerful […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain efforts to guarantee better opportunities for youths in the state, equipping them with the right skills and conducive environment to realize their fullest potential.Obaseki said this in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day, with the theme, […]
In a jubilant event at Emotan Gardens Estate, Edo State Government bestowed keys to two 2-bedroom bungalows upon Mrs. Benedicta Idele and Mrs. Noragbon Enogiomwen Osaro, recognizing their stellar achievements as Best Teachers in the 2018 and 2021 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition. The atmosphere was electric as the […]
Edo State is making headlines as the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) kicks off an ambitious COVID-19 vaccination campaign, implementing the SCALES 3.0 strategy. With the goal of accelerating COVID-19 vaccinations and routine immunizations, the SCALES 3.0 program is bringing vaccines directly to people’s doorsteps, workplaces, and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, visited the family of the late Enogie of Obazuwa-Iko, HRH. Agharese Edun Akenzua, to pay his respects and honor the memory of the revered traditional ruler. Describing HRH. Agharese Edun Akenzua as a principled man who epitomized truth and clarity throughout his life, […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 30 suspects linked to the cult-related killings that rocked the state in the past three days. The Command Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said in a statement on Friday that the command acted swiftly after receiving reports of the killings […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was honoured with an Award by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for his outstanding performance in routine immunization in the South-south region, on Friday, August 26, 2022. The Award was given to the Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Professor […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has adjusted the timetable for the conduct of local government elections in the state. The council poll is now scheduled to hold on Thursday, January 19 2023, against Saturday, January 14, 2023 which was earlier announced. In a statement signed by the Secretary […]
The Edo State Police Command announced that it had freed a woman who had been abducted and killed a suspect in Uzala Forest, Egba Community. In a statement on Tuesday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Jennifer Iwegbu stated that the success of the rescue operation was a result of crucial […]