The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his dedication to transforming Edo into a cultural and tourism center in West Africa. This commitment was expressed during his inspection of the ongoing construction at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA). In his words, “I am pleased that […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO) took to the streets recently, expressing their strong disapproval of the fuel subsidy removal and urging the government to reconsider the move. The protest, which caused significant traffic disruption on the Benin-Lagos road, saw commuters forced to walk long distances to reach their […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval for the appointment of Obehi Aire Okafor to serve as the Acting Managing Director (MD) of the Edo State Tourism Agency. This was revealed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., who […]
In response to the recent fuel scarcity and arbitrary price hikes in Edo State, the government has launched an inspection exercise to curb hoarding and regulate the market. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Cruseo Osagie, the task force inspected fuel stations in Benin Metropolis […]
The Edo State Government has carried out a data analysis and interpretation training program as part of measures to sustain the ongoing institutional reforms in the State Civil and Public service. The training aimed at improving the analytical skills of public servants and equipping them with the necessary tools to […]
In a bid to enhance service delivery to its citizens, the Federal Government has inaugurated an additional Passport Front Office in Auchi, Edo State. This development is accompanied by the promise of a forthcoming home delivery service for passports. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during the inauguration of […]
Hon. Justice Daniel Okungbowa has been sworn in as the new Acting Chief Judge of Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki. At the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday, May 19, 2023, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, the former Chief Judge of […]
The Edo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, a 25-year-old Navy officer named Ibrahim Adamu, and a 26-year-old Nigerian Correctional Service officer, Abdullahi Abdulwahab, on suspicion of car theft. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, the spokesperson for the state command, disclosed during a press briefing on Tuesday that the suspects were […]
In a recent interaction at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, announced his approval for the disbursement of a 13th-month salary to the state’s civil and public servants. This announcement was made during a meeting with workers from levels 8 to 17. […]
Students from 41 universities across the country have arrived in Benin, Edo State, to begin trials for the World University Games scheduled to hold in Chengdu, China, from July 28 to August 8, 2023. The trials which started on Monday, yesterday had athletes in judo, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, swimming […]