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 […]
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In light of the solemn observance of Good Friday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has extended a heartfelt message to Christians nationwide, encouraging them to contemplate the profound implications of the day. Good Friday, which heralds the Easter festivities, serves as a poignant reminder of Jesus Christ’s ultimate sacrifice […]
In a generous act of support for journalism in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has gifted a 15-seater Toyota Hiace Bus to the local Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). This gesture aims to bolster the union’s capacity to perform its journalistic responsibilities with greater efficacy. The official handover took place […]
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, has been released by his abductors after an 11-day captivity. Aziegbemi returned to his residence around 3 a.m. on Tuesday following negotiations with the abductors. His family had been contacted on Friday, with a ransom demand of […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja made a pivotal decision on Wednesday, rejecting an attempt to halt the impeachment process launched by the Edo State House of Assembly against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Despite an oral plea from Shaibu’s legal representative, Prof. Olawoyin Awoyale (SAN), for the court to maintain […]
Following the distressing incident of the abduction of the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, by a group of armed individuals near his residence in the Government Reservation Area of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, actions have been swiftly initiated to address […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a summon to the heads of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), demanding an explanation for the persistent power outages plaguing the state. This action follows a pressing public concern brought forth by a member […]
In a recent meeting with the Edo Disability Forum (EDF), Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, reaffirmed the state government’s unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges faced by persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the state. During the advocacy visit to her office, […]
The Edo State Government, under the Ministry of Justice, hosted its first stakeholders’ committee meeting to discuss the draft bill for establishing the state Citizens’ Rights and Dispute Resolution Agency. The purpose of this bill is to give a voice to the vulnerable members of society and ensure that their […]
The Deputy Belgian Head of Mission, Veronique Bernard, and her team visited the Edo State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (ETAHT) in Benin, where they expressed their admiration for the state government’s work in combating human trafficking and irregular migration. Bernard said that the Belgian Government was particularly concerned about Edo […]