The Edo State Police Command has launched a thorough investigation into the alleged discovery of a ritual den along Ekenwan Road in Benin City. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Investigations, Olawore Oluwole, disclosed that the main suspect, Gabriel Chukwu Otu, who operated a morgue at the site, was not […]
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Governor Obaseki has received the new Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier General DH Ndahi, at Government House in Benin City, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to collaboration with the military and security agencies. Obaseki extended a warm welcome to Ndahi, saying, “You are now part of our community, and we […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI), has extended credit lines to local manufacturers seeking loans of up to N20 million to expand their businesses and contribute to the state’s economic diversification drive. The loans, which are meant for production and small-scale […]
As Edo State celebrates its 31st anniversary since its creation in 1991, Governor Godwin Obaseki has appealed to the people of the state to back his government’s efforts to maintain and improve the institutions of governance in various sectors. The governor spoke to reporters in Benin City, the state capital, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly member representing Akoko-Edo Constituency II comprising Wards 1,2,8,9 and 10, Honourable Emmanuel Agbaje, has listed his modest achievements while expressing his pain over his several frustrated efforts to deliver more substantial dividends of democracy to his constituency. He made the disclosure while presenting his […]
In a jubilant event at Emotan Gardens Estate, Edo State Government bestowed keys to two 2-bedroom bungalows upon Mrs. Benedicta Idele and Mrs. Noragbon Enogiomwen Osaro, recognizing their stellar achievements as Best Teachers in the 2018 and 2021 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition. The atmosphere was electric as the […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, visited the family of the late Enogie of Obazuwa-Iko, HRH. Agharese Edun Akenzua, to pay his respects and honor the memory of the revered traditional ruler. Describing HRH. Agharese Edun Akenzua as a principled man who epitomized truth and clarity throughout his life, […]
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of 30 suspects linked to the cult-related killings that rocked the state in the past three days. The Command Deputy Spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said in a statement on Friday that the command acted swiftly after receiving reports of the killings […]
The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was honoured with an Award by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) for his outstanding performance in routine immunization in the South-south region, on Friday, August 26, 2022. The Award was given to the Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Professor […]
The Olokpe of Okpe Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, HRH. Oba Okhishimede Eshimokhai Idogu III, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Prince Bamidele Obaitan, in Benin City. The traditional ruler said he was in the office of the […]