In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has received a letter from the state government requesting a revision of the 2024 budgetary allocation for the office of the State Deputy Governor. This comes five months after the initial budget was reduced from N1.3 billion to […]
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On Monday, a group of individuals, believed to be armed kidnappers, seized an unknown number of employees from Dangote Cement Company Plc, located in Okpella, Etsako West local government area of Edo state. According to a source, the employees were returning to Okpella town in a coaster bus after their […]
The Edo State Government has called on local council chairmen to step up efforts in raising awareness about recruitment into the Nigerian Army. This appeal was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Osariodion Ogie Esq., who was representing the Edo State Governor during a courtesy visit by a […]
The Edo State Muslim community has expressed a desire for balanced representation in the state’s administration. This viewpoint was articulated in a communique following a meeting of stakeholders organized by the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), the leading body for Muslims in the state. Abdulazeez Igbinidu, Chairman of […]
The Edo House of Assembly speaker, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku, has suspended three lawmakers. This action was taken in response to an alleged conspiracy to unseat him and other key members of the Assembly on Monday. According to sources, one of the suspended lawmakers, Donald Okogbe, representing Akoko-Edo II under […]
In a bid to alleviate hunger and poverty, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has launched the Edo State Food Support Programme. This initiative, in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), is known as the Christian Feeding Programme. Its primary aim is to provide sustenance to the most […]
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has announced a significant commitment to address food insecurity among the state’s vulnerable Christian population. He pledged a monthly allocation of no less than N1 billion for the next three months to this cause on Friday. Parallel to this, he mentioned that […]
In a recent event, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, administered the oath of office to five new judges for the Edo State High Court. He emphasized the importance of impartiality in their judicial duties. At the swearing-in ceremony held at Government House in Benin City, Governor Obaseki […]
Engr Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has lauded the accomplishments of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) as a significant contribution to the state government’s developmental efforts. The Deputy Governor expressed his admiration when he welcomed the EIRS management team, led by its Chairman, Hon […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state from N40,000 to N70,000, effective from May 1, 2024. This announcement was made during his address at the inauguration of the Edo State Labour House Complex, a newly constructed building […]