The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a renewed warning against the perilous use of toxic chemicals for food preservation. The agency has specifically outlawed the use of dichlorvos, a chemical known for its use in extending the shelf life of food commodities. A […]
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has emphasized the importance of politics as a means to improve the lives of citizens. He highlighted that his administration is dedicated to serving the populace and fostering rapid development and prosperity within the state. Governor Obaseki gave assurances that his administration is […]
The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo on Thursday disclosed that all was now set for the ground-breaking ceremony of a University of Mining and Geosciences to be located at the premises of Igarra Technical College, Igarra, the Akoko Edo Local Government Area headquarters. The PDP flag bearer, […]
The Edo State Government has started disbursing the newly adjusted minimum wage of N70,000 to its workforce. This move is in line with the pledge made to implement the wage increase in May 2024. Governor Obaseki had previously declared a wage hike for state workers from N40,000 to N70,000, effective […]
The Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State has initiated a comprehensive verification and reassessment process for its staff throughout the state. Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, the Coordinator of PUWOV in Edo State, announced that the purpose of the headcount is to confirm the identities of the scheme’s officials and improve operational […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has given his approval to the revised supplementary budget for 2024, totaling N404 billion, representing a 22% increase from the initial figure. During the signing ceremony at the Government House in Benin City, Obaseki explained that the revision was necessitated by the current […]
In a surprising turn of events, the Edo State House of Assembly has received a letter from the state government requesting a revision of the 2024 budgetary allocation for the office of the State Deputy Governor. This comes five months after the initial budget was reduced from N1.3 billion to […]
As the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up to restart the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made the announcement in Abuja during the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. According […]
On Monday, a group of individuals, believed to be armed kidnappers, seized an unknown number of employees from Dangote Cement Company Plc, located in Okpella, Etsako West local government area of Edo state. According to a source, the employees were returning to Okpella town in a coaster bus after their […]
The Edo State Government has called on local council chairmen to step up efforts in raising awareness about recruitment into the Nigerian Army. This appeal was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Osariodion Ogie Esq., who was representing the Edo State Governor during a courtesy visit by a […]