The Edo State Legislative Assembly has issued a summons to the Director of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the Federal Controller of Works. They are expected to appear before the assembly on July 25 to address the poor state of federal roads in the region. The assembly has […]
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed that all revenue collection functions of Government will now come under the direct supervision of the Governor’s Office. At the end of the month of June, 2023, the Governor’s Office reviewed the year-to-date revenue status of the government, showing that earnings […]
In a startling turn of events, Yusuf Ismael Isah, a suspect linked to the assault on Apostle Johnson Suleman, has admitted his involvement in the crime. The senior pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, was the target of a violent attack nine months ago. […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, highlights investment opportunities and positive impacts of Public-Private Partnerships during the BusinessDay CEO Forum, Obaseki proudly presented the investment opportunities available in the state. He also shed light on the significant positive outcomes resulting from successful public-private partnerships, which have contributed […]
Mota Engil Nigeria, the preferred bidder for the Benin Port Project, has received a new batch of equipment at the PTML terminal in Lagos to commence the development of the port project. Logistics Manager, Mota-Engil Nigeria, Mr. Nuno Colaço who led the company’s team and some maritime journalists to inspect […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Edo State Chapter has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki on the successful emergence of a preferred bidder for the Benin Port development project. In a statement, Edo NLC Chairman Odion Olaye praised Governor Obaseki’s visionary leadership, saying, “We salute Your Excellency on this remarkable achievement… This […]
The Edo State House of Assembly confirmed Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa as the Chief Judge of the State on Wednesday. The confirmation was a sequel to the consideration of the report of the Joint Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House and Judiciary on the screening of the nominee. The […]
The Edo State Government through the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) has disbursed a second round of grants to 362 beneficiaries whose businesses were negatively impacted by COVID-19 in five local government areas across the three senatorial districts of the State. In a statement, the Head, Delivery […]
A standstill ensued along the Sasaro, Igarra, Ayetoro axis of the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo road in Akoko-Edo local government area as frustrated residents took to the streets to protest the dismal state of the road, which serves as a vital link between Edo and Ondo states. Carrying placards emblazoned with various inscriptions, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday announced Mr Eric Okaka (APC, Owan East) as the Minority leader of the House and Osamwonyi Atu (APC Orhionmwo) as the Minority whip. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, had during the June 20 plenary announced […]