The Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, has reaffirmed the state government’s dedication to its workforce’s well-being. Addressing concerns over the delayed salaries of nearly 2,000 EdoSTAR teaching fellows, Dr. Oviawe assured that Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration is working diligently to resolve the outstanding payments. She urged […]
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The Edo State Ministry of Education and Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (EdoSUBEB) have kickstarted the exciting EdoBEST and EdoBEST 2.0 “@ Home Lessons” program for 2022. This initiative aims to foster improved learning outcomes and keep pupils and students engaged during school holidays. The EdoBEST @ Home program […]
The Edo State Police Command on Monday paraded a retired nursing officer, Wilfred Egahae, 62, and a woman, Juliet Agbonifo, 45, for allegedly selling and buying a nine-day-old baby girl. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwanbuzor, said the woman was arrested by the Ogida Police Division after […]
The Edo State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the alleged discovery of a ritual den along Ekenwan Road in Benin City. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Investigations, Olawore Oluwole, disclosed that the main suspect, Gabriel Chukwu Otu, who operated a morgue at the site, was not […]
Governor Obaseki has received the new Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier General DH Ndahi, at Government House in Benin City, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to collaboration with the military and security agencies. Obaseki extended a warm welcome to Ndahi, saying, “You are now part of our community, and we […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI), has extended credit lines to local manufacturers seeking loans of up to N20 million to expand their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic diversification drive. The loans, which are meant for production and small-scale […]
The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Affairs, Prince Dele Obaitan, underscored the importance of ongoing training for staff in light of emerging innovations. His remarks came during a one-day training session organized by the Edo State Council for Art and Culture in conjunction with the Ministry […]
As Edo State celebrates its 31st anniversary since its creation in 1991, Governor Godwin Obaseki has appealed to the people of the state to back his government’s efforts to maintain and improve the institutions of governance in various sectors. The governor spoke to reporters in Benin City, the state capital, […]
It does not matter the place nor time, films have always inspired social change due to their ability to teach viewers about experiences outside their own perspective, inspire empathy and raise politically charged and socially relevant questions… Stories, whether filmmaking, writing or documentaries, are one of the most powerful […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain efforts to guarantee better opportunities for youths in the state, equipping them with the right skills and conducive environment to realize their fullest potential.Obaseki said this in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day, with the theme, […]