On Sunday, the Edo State Police Command announced that it had freed 17 people who had been kidnapped along the Benin-Lagos Expressway. Assuring the people of the state that efforts were underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the thugs, the command spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, stated in a press […]
Edo Updates
Previously known as Samuel Adegboyega University, Glorious Vision University is located in Ogwa, Esan West Local Government Area, Edo State. The university’s management has announced that students wishing to study Religious Studies and Philosophy will receive 100% tuition reimbursement, while B.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics students will see a 50% […]
The Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) through the National Skills Development programme has graduated 90 Edo Youth on various vocational skills. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Benin the Commissioner for Business, Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Afishetu Braimoh, said the goal of the Edo State Government is […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) and Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) have joined forces to inaugurate a cutting-edge Intensive Care Unit (ICU) worth $500,000. The 15-bed facility aims to address the healthcare challenges faced by critically ill patients in Edo State. Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Dr. Darlington […]
The Echoes of Women in Africa (ECOWA) Initiatives and Women For Fairness and Equity Organisation (WEFON), in partnership with Urgent Action Fund Africa and the Edo State government, have embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor. Together, they have crafted a legislative bill that will pave the way for the first women’s […]
In a remarkable move aimed at bolstering the well-being of children in Edo State, the government has officially added ROTA Virus vaccination to the Routine Immunization Schedule, along with an Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Eyaen Primary Health Centre in Uhunmwode Local Government Area […]
In a meeting with Mohammed Dankwara, the new commissioner of the Edo State Police, on Monday, Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki called for enhanced cooperation between the police, the government, and other security agencies in order to protect the lives and property of Edo residents. As the general elections […]
The Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists has awarded Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo State, an award in recognition of his administration’s efforts to make Edo State greener, healthier, and cleaner. At the Institute’s National Conference, which had as its theme “Greener Edo and Global Warming,” in Benin City, […]
A devastating fire incident occurred on Saturday, November 19, 2022, along the Benin-Akure Road by Owan Bridge in Sobe Town, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State. A diesel tanker lost control, resulting in a massive fire that engulfed five houses, several vehicles, kiosks, and other properties. According to […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two global leaders, Heifer International and Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, to transform the poultry value chain in the state. This strategic partnership aims to boost agricultural production, meet growing local and international demands, […]