Commercial drivers in Benin, the capital of Edo State, blocked several major roads on Tuesday to express their dissatisfaction with the state government’s new colour code and ticket fees. The drivers said the government was insensitive to their plight and demanded more time to comply with the new regulations. The […]
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the government is finalizing the documentation and audit of the state’s forests and is planning to hire new forest police as part of a new effort to boost security across the state. He made the announcement at a Special Security Council […]
The Edo State Government has appealed to citizens to join hands with the government to end the scourge of human trafficking in the state. The Executive Secretary, Edo State Task Force Against Human Trafficking (ETAHT), Mrs. Itohan Okungbowa, made the appeal during a sensitization road show held by the taskforce […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state is ready to fill at least 20 percent of Nigeria’s oil palm market gap with the influx of investment into the state through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP). The governor, who said this in a chat […]
His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, has emphasized the need for collaboration among various security agencies to tackle the escalating security situation in Nigeria. He made this call during his installation as the ground patron of the Nigeria Hunters and Forestry Security Service at his […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration in Edo State is committed to bolstering agriculture and agribusiness initiatives to secure adequate food supply for the populace. This dedication was emphasized by Hon. Stephen Idehenre, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, during a visit by members of the Research, Extension, Farmers Linkage system […]
The Acting Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed strong condemnation over the killing of a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, in Ikabigbo, Etsako West Local Government Area of the State. In response, he led government officials and security agency heads to Ikabigbo and called […]
Dr. Shehu Umar, the Rector of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, delivered a stern warning to newly admitted students during the institution’s momentous 40th matriculation ceremony. He cautioned against engaging in cultism, examination malpractice, and other vices that would hinder their academic progress and future prospects. Emphasizing the polytechnic’s zero-tolerance policy towards […]
The Managing Director of Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, has announced a groundbreaking development that promises to boost businesses, particularly in the manufacturing sector, in Edo State. The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a bill to repeal the outdated Rural Electricity Board Law of […]
Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, has issued a directive to the heads of the 18 local government areas of the state to prioritize environmental practices in their respective domains. The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, made this announcement during a press briefing after the […]