Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the first lady of Edo State, accompanied other members of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) organizing committee on Monday as they inspected the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other tournament facilities in preparation for the second edition. The competition, which is set to start on Wednesday, […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said ongoing reforms and projects being pursued across different sectors of the state are focused on bringing government closer to the people. Speaking to reporters in Benin City, Obaseki claimed that the state government was more transparent and accountable and that initiatives […]
A multiskill vocational center has been opened in Edo State by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as part of their efforts to create wealth and jobs in the Niger Delta region. According to a statement released by Deworitshe Patricia, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of […]
The Edo State, Mr. Governor Godwin Obaseki, has unveiled the state Tier 4 data center, signaling a bold step towards embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhanced government efficiency. In a media address in Benin City, Governor Obaseki highlighted the state’s commitment to digital transformation, making Edo the first Nigerian government […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a remarkable move by approving free health insurance for pensioners and members of the State’s Security Vigilante Network. The initiative aims to provide quality and affordable healthcare for senior citizens and improve universal health coverage for all residents. Under Governor Obaseki’s […]
The NG-CARES program under the Edo State government has disclosed that a total sum of N645 million grant has been distributed to 2,219 beneficiaries across the three senatorial districts of the State in the last two years. Led by Segun Majekodunmi, Director of Entrepreneurship Development at Edo State Skills Development […]
The Oba of Benin Palace in Benin City has decreed that no burial rites will be permitted during the upcoming Igue Festival. The festival, commencing on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with the Ugierhoba Ceremony, holds great significance in the Benin tradition. The Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. […]
On Monday, the Edo State House of Assembly made significant progress on a pivotal bill for financial autonomy, advancing it to its second reading. The proposed law aims to grant the State Assembly the financial independence it is entitled to, as required by Section 121 of the Federal Republic of […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Edo is ready to groove to the electrifying beats and soul-stirring tunes as the Music Fiesta for the year 2023 and the spectacular 2nd year anniversary celebration on December 17th. The scintillating event of the Comrade Ambassador Festus Alenkhe-led Edo NUJ will take […]