Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn in 34 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and 152 Special Assistants (SAs) in five local government areas within the Edo South Senatorial District. The appointees were selected from Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, and Orhionmwon local government councils. Obaseki mentioned […]
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The consistent heavy rain in Etsako Central Local Government Area, Edo North Senatorial District, has left over 12 of its communities. This is attributed to the River Niger overflowing its banks. Some of the communities affected are Yelwa, Udochi, Udaba-Ekphei, Anegbette, Ukpeko Orle, Ofukpo, Agbabu, Osomegbe, Ake Island, and Ifeku […]
The Manarement of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, says its Nursing students returned a 100 per cent pass in the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s professional examination. The institution’s Head, Corporate Communications and Protocol, AAU, Ekpoma, Otunba Mike Aladenika, announced this in a statement on Monday in Benin. In the statement, […]
As Nigeria marks its 63rd year of independence, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the relentless spirit and determination of Nigerians amidst the prevailing economic difficulties. He encouraged the citizens to persist in their prayers and collective efforts to surmount the nation’s economic hurdles. Reflecting on […]
The Edo State Government is gearing up to launch exchange programs aimed at training and retraining youths in the state and redirecting their focus towards positive endeavors. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Youth and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Zubairu Dada Abubakar during a visit by the state Coordinator […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has rescheduled the date earlier fixed for the Local Government Elections from Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Saturday, May 06, 2023. In a statement by the EDSIEC Administrative Secretary, Sunday A. Osayande, the electoral body said the decision is sequel to the fear […]
The Edo State Government, through its Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), has given approval for the commencement of micro projects in 20 communities across 13 local government areas (LGAs) within the state. The official launch of these projects took place with the presentation of first tranche cheques to the […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has extended his warm felicitations to Muslims in the state and across Nigeria as they join the global Islamic community in commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) – Eid-el-Maulud. In his goodwill message, Governor Obaseki highlighted the profound significance of this celebration, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024, while that of Ondo state will be held on November 16, 2024. National Commissioner and Chairman, the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement Tuesday in Abuja. He said […]
The Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) took decisive action over the weekend, sealing off multiple unregistered courier and logistic firms operating in Edo State. In addition, the agency impounded eight delivery motorcycles during the clamp down. Shonde Gideon, the NIPOST General Manager of the Courier, Logistic, and Regulatory Department, emphasized that […]