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 […]
Edo Updates
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 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku, has expressed his admiration for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for their steadfast commitment to supporting other security agencies in their fight against crime in the state. Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku made this statement […]
In the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections in Edo State, Deputy Governor Engr Marvellous Omobayo has called for neutrality among security agencies. Omobayo made the call during a courtesy visit by Brigadier-General Ebenezer Olusesan Oduyebo, Commander of the 4 Mechanized Brigade in Benin. The Deputy Governor underscored his commitment to […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the state’s women’s football team, the Edo Queens, for securing their place in the Super Six tournament. This achievement comes after they finished as runners-up in Group B of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL). In […]
In a recent gathering, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, reiterated the state’s stance on open grazing, emphasizing that the prohibition remains in effect. He cautioned that any violators would be subjected to the full extent of the law. This statement was made during a dialogue session on […]
Edo State’s Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the commencement of the construction of water stops across various riverine communities in the state. This initiative is part of the plan to launch the state’s water transportation system in the coming month. This announcement was made by Governor Obaseki during an […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, who confirmed that seventeen political […]