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 […]
Edo Updates
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 […]
Afemai Development Summit over the weekend in Abuja made a passionate call for the creation of Afemai State, emphasizing the need for equity, justice, and fairness. The summit, which brought various issues to the forefront, emphasized the need for a special education trust fund to foster both economic and human capital […]
The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), invites applicants for its innovative manpower development scheme. Geared toward nurturing a skilled workforce in the expansive oil plantation sector, this collaboration involves ESOPP, oil palm producers, and the Edo State College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. The […]
The Edo State Police Command has taken a firm stance against the unauthorized searching of citizens’ phones during routine patrols, labeling the act as “unprofessional conduct” and reiterating the ban on such actions. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized this directive in a statement posted on the […]
In a heartwarming gesture, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has pledged unwavering support for budding artists within the state. His commitment aims to empower these artists, enabling them to compete effectively on the global stage. The occasion that marked this promise was a private lunch hosted by […]