The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was among the prominent Nigerians who attended the funeral of late Princess Margaret Onyemakonor Obaigbena, the mother of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Thisday/Arise Group. The funeral took place in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, where […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government is actively engaging stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to ensure the successful implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and promote sustainable peace and development in the state. Under the theme “Effective Implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA): A Strategic Tool for Sustainable […]
A daring operation by the Edo State Police Command has resulted in the neutralization of a suspected kidnapper and the rescue of four abducted victims. The successful mission was made possible by a tip-off from an escapee, who provided crucial information leading to the pursuit of the gunmen. According to […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. David Olukoga as Director of Operations of the Edo Security Network following the dismissal Emmanuel Oboh. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said David Olukoga is to immediately take over from Emmanuel Oboh, who has […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asked the public to be calm and has given the police seven days to conduct a comprehensive investigation to find out the ownership and purpose of the facility where 20 mummified bodies were discovered in Benin. Obaseki said this at a […]
Dr. Joan Oviawe, the Commissioner for Education in Edo State, suggests that allocating 60% of students’ time to teaching, learning, and instructional activities would lead to significant academic improvement. Additionally, Oviawe proposes that 24% of students’ time should be dedicated to co-curricular activities, while 16% should be focused on brain-stimulating […]
The founder of TAPE Empowerment Foundation, Mrs. Izegbuwa Emokpae-Aderogba, advised youths in Edo State to be careful of how they use social media platforms, as they leave behind digital traces that may be hard to erase. She made this remark during a talk-show on KUFM, which was one of the […]
Edo State takes the lead in mineral production, contributing a significant 3.7 million tonnes of mineral products to Nigeria’s laterite supply in 2021, according to the recently released report titled Mineral Production Statistics (2021) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Ogun State ranked first in overall mineral production with […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is ready to deliver on his promise of a house to a biology teacher at Asoro Grammar School (Senior), Mrs. Benedicta Idele, who came second in the 2021 Maltina Teacher of the Year competition. The state government announced on Thursday that Idele […]
In an unparalleled move to foster global competitiveness, the Edo State Government has taken the initiative to host the inaugural Gymnastics Clubs/Associations Super Championship. Setting the stage for young gymnasts, the championship commenced at the Indoor Sports Complex of the renowned Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Mrs. Maryann Shaibu, […]