Benin City, the capital of Edo State, was swept by demonstrations on Wednesday due to the residents’ inability to use their old naira notes, with banks being the primary targets of the protesters. The discontent spread from Ekehuan Road to Uselu Shell, Akpakpava, Ring Road, and numerous other city areas. […]
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Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has asked Christian pilgrims from the State to pray for divine intervention so that Nigerians will be able to make the right choice in the general elections of 2023. Along with the First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, and the Chief of Staff, Hon. […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sent a strong warning to those holding public office in the state’s civil and public services regarding the use of public funds for private benefit in addition to other corrupt activities. During a one-day workshop on public procurement organized by the […]
The Edo State Government has established a Special Tactical Force to strengthen its efforts against crime and criminality in the state. To protect the lives and property of Edo residents, the special force, which consists of five squads, will cooperate with state security agencies for a period of two months. […]
Over 3,000 members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo North defects to the People Democratic Party (PDP) during a campaign rally held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West LGA of Edo State. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, while receiving the defectors said the challenges […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has issued a circular on cashless economy prohibiting government offices carrying out cash transactions from March 1st, 2023. Obaseki made this known on Thursday, February 9, 2023, during a workshop for senior civil and public servants on the State Government’s Code of Ethics […]
The Edo State Ease of Doing Business Council has endorsed the State Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP) 2023, paving the way for a more conducive business environment in the state. BERAP aims to enhance access to information, entrench transparency, strengthen regulatory frameworks, and upgrade infrastructure and security for local […]
The Edo State Government has announced four more deaths from Lassa fever, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the state to 20. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who revealed this to journalists in Benin City, said the new deaths occurred in three […]
On a notable day for technological advancement in Edo State, the local government solidified its commitment to digital innovation by entering into a partnership with the esteemed Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Government House in Benin City, […]
At a meeting held at Government House in Benin City, the governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, made a commitment to establish a Special Task Force in the state to address the excesses of Point of Sale (POS) agents who impose arbitrary fees on consumers following the cash crunch […]