Concerned residents of Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have urgently appealed to the Federal Government, the Inspector-General of Police, and other relevant security agencies to launch a comprehensive and impartial investigation into a series of violent incidents that led to deaths and injuries in […]
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The Federal Government has recommenced the dualization of the Lokoja–Benin Road, focusing on the Obajana Junction to Benin section. This initiative underscores the government’s dedication to providing robust and sustainable infrastructure nationwide. Following the termination of underperforming contracts, work on this crucial highway restarted in February 2025, aligning with President […]
Edo State has reaffirmed its pledge to sustain and broaden the impact of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, signaling a continued drive toward resilient rural livelihoods through agribusiness development. The commitment came during the wrap-up of the Fifth Joint Supervision Mission of the Federal […]
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of empowerment items to 18,500 women across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). This initiative is being overseen by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President (OSSAP) on Sustainable […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working alongside the Federal Government to advance the state’s development and make it a model for others. This promise was made during a courtesy visit from the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, at the Government House in […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a strategic partnership with Germany aimed at establishing a groundbreaking dual vocational training program. This initiative is designed to equip Nigerian youth with vital skills needed to thrive in today’s job market. During a recent meeting held in Abuja, Minister of Youth Development […]
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and the Minister of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa, have announced a four-point plan that aims to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for Nigerians. The plan was revealed at a press conference on Saturday in Abuja, after a […]
The Federal Government has said it will increase the country’s health budget allocation to 10 per cent. The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Anas, said this at the ‘Gate Field 2023 Health Summit’ in Abuja. She said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to strengthening […]
The Edo State Government has called on international organisations to come to the rescue of the state over the outbreak of Lassa Fever, saying the Federal Government has abandoned the state despite multiple pleas for help. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who stated this on Wednesday decried […]