The Edo State Government has restated its commitment to eliminate all forms of violence against persons, especially the vulnerable in the State, with the support of Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC), a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). Receiving officials of the organization, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development […]
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The Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues (MSDGI) has carried out a sensitization programme on the evils of cybercrime in the society. The programme, which took place in 25 secondary schools in Benin City, the State capital, at the same time, aimed to educate the students on […]
The Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, convened an urgent Security Council Meeting with security chiefs and religious leaders in the State to assess the current security trends in the State and plan how to tackle the emerging challenges. Shaibu told reporters after the meeting that […]
The Post-Master General of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), Dr. Adebayor Adewusi, has ranked Edo as one of the safest States in Nigeria. Adewusi who led other senior officials of the Federal Government agency on a courtesy visit to the Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, […]
A Criminal Court sitting in Benin City, on Friday, remanded seven suspects over their involvement in the recent cult clash in the Benin metropolis. The seven suspects who were arrested in connection with the resurgence of cult-related clashes in Benin City were remanded in prison custody by Hon. Justice Efe […]
The Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent his warm wishes to his Edo counterpart, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his 65th birthday. The Governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said that Obaseki was worthy of celebration for […]
The Edo State Government has announced the closure of the state-owned Nigeria Observer newspaper for one month. The closure is part of the reforms of the state-owned media organisations, which aim to improve the quality and efficiency of the media outfit. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, issued […]
In fulfillment of the implementation of the harmonized pension announced on Workers’ Day, Governor Godwin Obaseki has paid verified pensioners in the state their pension for the month of June, reflecting the harmonized rate. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie said: “With the approval of the […]
In a groundbreaking move to galvanize the domestic supply chain of raw materials, particularly in the food and beverages sector, Saro Group of Companies has injected over N24 billion into an all-encompassing integrated farm in Edo State. Mr. Rasheed Sarumi, the Chief Executive Officer of Saro Group of Companies, revealed […]
The Ikabigbo Community in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State was thrown into panic on Sunday as a cleric known as Rev. Father Odia was abducted by gunmen. He was whisked away from his residence by gunmen while preparing for Sunday Mass. A source, who is familiar […]