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 […]
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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. […]
Public health experts are urging Nigerians to make regular exposure to sunshine, particularly early morning sun, a part of their routine. According to these experts, soaking up the sun can help lower blood pressure levels and even reduce mortality from cardiovascular issues. Studies have revealed a link between exposure to […]
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 […]
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. He expressed his gratitude to the council members for their contributions to the state government and its people. This announcement was made public through a statement signed by Crusoe Osagie, the Special […]
In recognition of the 2023 Worker’s Day celebration, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has highlighted the state government’s efforts in implementing institutional reforms to maintain the progress made in enhancing workers’ welfare. The governor pointed out that these reforms encompass new legislation, capacity building programs, and policy […]
The funeral ceremony of the late King of Ososo land, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan, the Ichama II of Ososo land entered its second day today (Friday) with some of the most important activities of the 9-day funeral rites The day broke to the loud gongs and […]
In an inspiring show of commitment, stakeholders in Edo State have come together to support Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision for education reform. During the inaugural Parents Summit held as part of Education Week, organized by the Edo State Ministry of Education, various groups including market women associations, trade and workers […]
The final funeral ceremony for the late King of Ososo kingdom, Oba Anselm Adeloro Obaitan (JP), Ichama II of Ososo land, officially kicked off today the 27th of April, 2023. There had been the outing of various masquerades who are said to be the guardians of the highway of the […]