Hon. Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing a safe haven for vulnerable and orphaned children. This pledge was underscored during an Orphanage Home Audit Profile exercise carried out by the ministry at the Tender Heart […]
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In a passionate appeal, Edo State Governor, Godwin Edo Government Accuses Edo State Governor, Okpebholo, and Predecessor, Okpebholo Receives Final Report From Edo Assets Verification Committee, Engage in Verbal Battle Over Alleged N96 Billion Fraud of Misappropriating Funds for E-Governance, expressed his frustration over the refusal of the Federal Government […]
In a bid to emphasize the crucial role of medical personnel in saving lives and preventing epidemics, the Edo State Primary Edo State Government Enrolls 15,000 Security Operatives, Pensioners in Obaseki, US Consul General Launch Public Obaseki Approves Free 78 per cent of elderly Nigerians at risk of Parkinson disease […]
In anticipation of potential floods caused by the release of water from the Lagdo Dam by Cameroonian authorities into the River Niger, the EDO State Government has called on residents in lowland and riverine areas to remain vigilant and consider relocating to safer grounds. The communities at risk include Agenebode […]
In a resolute push for the wellbeing of Edo State’s residents, Rev. David Ugolor, Executive Director of Africa Network for Economic and Environmental Justice (ANEEJ), called on the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly to transform the social protection policy of the state into law. Rev. Ugolor made […]
The Edojobs Entrepreneurship Development Unit has trained young entrepreneurs in Edo State on business networking to enable them to gain access to internal and external funding opportunities, market expansion programmes, capacity building, business advisory services, and business mentorship. Dignitaries that attended the event include Segun Majekodunmi, head of entrepreneurship development; […]
The government of Edo State has initiated the process of distributing over ₦1.3 billion to the Council of Traditional Rulers in the state. This sum represents the outstanding five percent of local government allocations due to the traditional rulers, which had been held back during a period of internal discord […]
Edo State is poised to revolutionize its administrative operations by transitioning to a digital framework, slated for completion by September 1, 2023. This pioneering move will see the state’s workforce, spanning various ministries and agencies, undergo extensive training in e-governance, with key departments like the Secretary to the State Government’s […]
President Tinubu Advocates Enhanced Cooperation Among Security Agencies to Tackle Crime-reasons/”>Edo APC Leaders Urge Immediate Staff Redeployment for Security Reasons-overwhelm-cites-proactive-measures/”>Edo Govt Refutes Claims of Security Overwhelm, Cites Proactive Measures-formation-following-deadly-invasion/”>Edo Farming Communities Urge Governor to Expedite Security Formation Following Deadly Invasion measures in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has taken a […]
A three (3) day Enina Theatre Festival, with the theme; “Performing Diversity, Staging Inclusiveness” is set to hold from Friday, 25th August to Sunday, 27th August 2023 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, Edo State, this inaugural festival is set to revolutionize the local theatre landscape. The event […]