In preparation for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, a massive deployment of 35,000 police officers has arrived in the state to maintain law and order. This extensive deployment of law enforcement personnel underscores the commitment of security agencies to create a conducive atmosphere for the electoral process, thereby […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Government has unveiled EdoCert, a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at transforming the issuance and verification of academic certificates for students throughout the state. Conceived as a crucial component of the wider DiCert digital public infrastructure, EdoCert receives robust backing from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, underscoring […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki has constituted a taskforce to tackle development control and environmental challenges in Edo State, appointing Hon. Matthew Ikhide as chairman. According to Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, the taskforce aims to address pressing environmental and development concerns. “The governor has approved the […]
The Edo State Government has declared an indefinite postponement of the resumption of all educational institutions within the state, a decision attributed to the recent surge in fuel prices. The announcement was made through an official memo by Ojo Akin-Longe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, during a […]
Family and well-wishers of late Professor John Ovuezirie Akeraino Idiodi from all around the world will on Monday, September 9, 2024, converge at the Main Auditorium of the University of Benin Ugbowo for an Evening of Tributes for the departed professor of Theoretical Physics. A programme of events released by […]
The Edo State government has confirmed eight suspected cholera cases out of 16 reported incidents, reassuring citizens of its preparedness to tackle the situation. Collaborating with World Health Organization (WHO) officials, the state has placed all affected individuals and their contacts under close surveillance. According to Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, Director […]
In a significant initiative aimed at bolstering educational and security standards, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, alongside the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is set to inaugurate a N500 million education and security trust fund dedicated to the Uneme communities in northern Edo State. This pivotal event is scheduled for […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated a high-powered committee to spearhead the implementation of local government autonomy in Edo State. Chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Osaze Uzi, the committee will navigate the intricacies of decentralizing power and ensuring seamless service delivery. At the inauguration ceremony, Governor Obaseki […]
Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Engr. Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, has reaffirmed his position as the authentic second-in-command, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to his official duties as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. During a solidarity visit from the leadership and members of three prominent transport unions in Edo State—the National Union of […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially handed over regulatory control of Edo State’s electricity market to the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ESERC). This transfer, effective immediately, marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards decentralized electricity regulation. NERC also issued mini-grid generation permits to several companies, including […]