The gruesome murder, in June, of Rev Fr Christopher Ogedengbe Odia of the Catholic diocese of Auchi, by suspected Fulani terrorists, came as a rude shock to the people of his community in particular and Edo State in general. However, taking into cognizance the accounts of those who knew him […]
Edo Updates
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the beloved highlife maestro, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph, has passed away. The news of his demise, which shocked fans across Edo State, emerged on Saturday morning, June 11th, just days after false rumors circulated about his death in Benin City, where the iconic singer of […]
The Edo State Government has unveiled an impressive plan to host local tournaments encompassing 15 diverse sporting competitions. The announcement, made by the Edo State Acting Governor, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, in Benin City, reveals the government’s dedication to harnessing the full sporting potential of its vibrant youth population […]
Governor Obaseki disclosed that his government plans to build about 20 technical colleges, with one in each local council of the state to cater for the manpower to drive Edo’s industrial growth, ensuring the creation of employment opportunities and attainment of self-sufficiency. The assurance came when he received members of […]
In a swift response to the unexpected withdrawal of Victoria Edelokun’s candidacy, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swiftly organized an emergency primary election for the Edo North senatorial zone. Setting up a 5-man committee, led by Chairman Sir Daniel Obiora, the PDP headquarters aims to ensure a transparent, equitable, […]
The host communities of an oil palm plantation in Owan, Edo State, have expressed their gratitude to Governor Godwin Obaseki for setting up the project in their area. Traditional leaders and residents have reaffirmed their support for the project, dismissing claims of a lawsuit against its location. HRH J.E Okanigbuan […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at this year’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) in Dubai, thrilled investors with his pitch for investments in the Benin River Port, the Enterprise Park, and the Benin Inland Container Depot/Dry Port, among other big-ticket projects, in a drive to deepen development and open […]
Amidst increased cases of the Lassa Fever with nine deaths from 11 local government councils across Edo State, the Government has stepped up the campaign to curb the spread of the disease, rallying the support and collaboration of all residents to contain the disease and protect citizens across all communities. […]
Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu,has restated government’s commitment towards providing portable water for the people of Edo North with the reactivation of Ojirami Dam. The Deputy Governor gave the assurance, when he granted audience to a delegation of Akoko Edo Forum, at the government house, Benin […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has dedicated the Obaseki dedicates Business Day Award to Edo Public Servants received for the recognition for the development of democracy in Nigeria to Edo Public Servants. The ceremony which held in Abuja on Thursday May 4, 2023, recognised notable Nigerians and federal […]