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Edo unemployment rate dropped to 19% in Obaseki’s regime

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2020 0

The unemployment rate in Edo dropped from 25.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2018 to 19 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. A statement by Mr Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin, on Friday, said this. READ ALSO: Obaseki empowers 77,000

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Edo Assembly lifts suspension on Akoko-Edo Vice Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution lifting the suspension on Philip Eguaroje, the vice chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. READ ALSO: Obaseki’s job creation drive: 300 youths storm Edo Innovation Hub for new Africa Magic series audition The move was sequel to the consideration of the report […]

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NAFEST: Security beefed up at venue of opening ceremony

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

 Security has been beefed up at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Sports Complex venue of the opening ceremony of the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture, hosted by Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that men of the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Department […]

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Edo agog as 2019 NAFEST kicks off

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Tourists and guests drawn from different parts of Nigeria and neighbouring countries, at the weekend, stormed Benin City, the Edo State capital, for the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), which kicked off on Saturday and will run till October 26 in the state. Different parts of the Benin City, are adorned with […]

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Edo people, not one individual’ll decide who governs the state in 2020 – Oshiomhole’s former aide

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, and current Senior Technical Assistant on Print Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Louis Odion, has said Edo people will decide who becomes governor of the state in the 2020 gubernatorial election and not one single individual. Odion said this while addressing journalists at the Benin Airport […]

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Obaseki’s business reforms: US strengthens trade ties with Edo, enhances access to export market

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2019 0

The United States (US) Consulate in Nigeria is building stronger ties with Edo State so that companies in their home country can leverage the business reforms initiated by Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to extend investments to the state. The US Consul General, Claire Pierangelo said this at the Networking with USA-Benin City 2019 meeting, a

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Obaseki showcases Edo’s investment opportunities at US-Nigeria trade council

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured American businesses of vast investment opportunities in Edo State owing to the opening up of the state’s economy by reforms in the industrial sector, infrastructure, healthcare, innovation and education. The governor said this during an address at a session of the United States-Nigeria Council on Food […]

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N17bn election expenses: SERAP threatens legal action against Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

A non-governmental organization, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has threatened to sue President Muhammadu Buhari, should he refuse to ask the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, or the appropriate anti-corruption agencies to investigate the alleged payment of N17 billion to the National Assembly as

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Edo goes after cannabis farmers, strengthens partnership with NDLEA on drug abuse

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2018 0

…to set up Forestry Commission The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state government will set up a Drug Control Committee in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to control the cultivation and abuse of Cannabis in the state. The governor, said this when he received the Edo […]

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Gelegele:Traditional rulers condemn planned coronation of Ijaw Monarch in Benin Kingdom

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Vice Chairman, Edo State Council of Traditional rulers and chiefs, Onojie of Okpoji, Ehidiamen I, who led other chiefs from Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts have urged the Ijaws resident in Edo State coastline to refrain from the abominable installation of a (“pere”/ king) in Benin kingdom. They all frowned at the illegal […]

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Obaseki shops for new investor for Ava cement factory

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state is negotiating with the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to get a new investor for Ava Cement Factory located in the state. Obaseki announced this at Igarra, headquarters of Akoko Edo Local Government Area, during his Thank- You-Tour across the state. The […]

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N-Power Health volunteers take malaria outreach to Oredo LGA

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Following the collaboration of Edo State Government and the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to kick malaria out of the state, the N-Power Health Volunteers in Utagban Community in Oredo Local Government Area have organised a one-day malaria awareness seminar. The state government has a commitment to primary healthcare and has been collaborating with relevant development

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Oba of Benin receives Danish envoy, calls for investment to curb human trafficking

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has called on the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Torben Guttermann to use his good offices to put up policies to discourage human trafficking. Oba Ewuare II, who made the call when the Danish Ambassador paid him a courtesy visit in his Palace, […]

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Obaseki hails Falconets over 1-1 draw in Morocco

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Nigeria Under- 20 Female team, the Falconets, for their excellent performance in faraway Morocco last weekend. The Governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Youth and Special Duties, also supervising Sports in the state, Hon. Mika Amanokha, said the 1-1 draw secured by the Falconets will […]

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Ambush: 9 persons killed, 4 injured in Plateau midnight attack, STF begin air raid operation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Nine persons where on Tuesday night ambushed and killed, by unknown gunmen along Rim in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our correspondent also gathered that Four persons were also injured and are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Spokesman of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), deployed to restore law and order in Plateau, […]

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Obaseki to reopen Agbede-Warake farms before year end

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said plans are underway to revive the Warake Farm in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state before the end of the year. The governor gave the assurance in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West LGA during his on-going thank-you-tour of the state. He said the council […]

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Bill on health system scales second reading in Edo Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

A Bill for a law to provide framework for the regulation, development and management of the state health system in Edo State on Tuesday passed through second reading in the Edo State House of Assembly. Leading the debate on the bill, the Majority Leader, Roland Asoro, said that the bill also sought to domesticate the […]

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Obaseki’s tour of Akoko Edo: Edo Speaker canvasses support for gov’t

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

The Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, has said the present administration’ Economic Blue Prints is geared towards harnessing the enormous potentials in the state for economic development. Speaking to newsmen in Akoko-Edo after receiving Governor Godwin Obaseki who was on his last lap of thank you tour to Council Areas […]

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Obaseki lays foundation for JAMB CBT Centre in Benin

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has laid the foundation of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)’s 500-seating capacity Computer-Based Test Centre (CBT) in Benin City. During the ceremony which took place recently, the governor said the JAMB centre would complement the effort of the state government in repositioning the education sector […]

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Edo pensioners parley Obaseki, admit regular payment of monthly entitlements

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

In what can be described as a watershed in the running battle between pensioners and the Edo state government, Governor Godwin Obaseki on Monday met with the pension union executives and organised labour in the state, where the pensioners admitted that their monthly pension payments were regular and as and when due. A fallout of […]