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FG receives commendation as work to address Ekpoma erosion commences

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

The Federal Government has received commendations from Edo State Government for the commitment towards fixing the perennial erosion problem in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki gave the commendation when he received in audience a team of

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Breaking: We’re not aware of any APC rally in Edo, says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has denied knowledge of an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally planned to hold in Benin City, on Friday, December 13. In a chat with journalists after the security meeting with heads of security agencies in the state at Government House, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, the […]

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Obaseki directs law reforms commission to produce compendium of Edo laws in 1 year

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2019 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki has charged the newly inaugurated Law Reforms Commission to come up with a compendium of Edo laws in one year. The governor gave the charge while inaugurating the commission and the Local Government Service Commission at Government House in Benin on Tuesday. He expressed displeasure that more than two decades Edo was […]

Education

Edo Govt re-opens school at children correctional centre

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2019 0

The Edo State Government has re-opened the school at the Children Correctional Centre on Welfare Road, Ugbekun Quarters, in Benin City, the state capital. The re-opening of the school is part of events to mark the World Children’s Day. Speaking at the event, the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, said the state government […]

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What Edo is prepared for – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will not relent in transforming the state into a hub for industries, which will improve the economic fortunes of Edo residents. The governor, who was represented by Head, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi said this during a paper presentation at […]

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Prosecution of Arrested Gay Suspects Stalled As Cases of Covid-19 Rise

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The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police has said that the planned prosecution of the over 67 arrested gay

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Why IG redeployed Lagos, Kano, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi CPs

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

The Inspector General of Police has ordered the redeployment of some Commissioners of Police According to a statement by Dcp Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters on Thursday he said the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu ordered the immediate posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to states as follows: Baylesa: Court grants […]

Politics

Obaseki confident of a second term, hinges faith on reforms, policies

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says the far-reaching reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the fortunes of the people will earn him a second term. Obaseki said this at the Alaghodaro 2019 Summit held in Benin City, the Edo capital, to celebrate his third year in office. “In spite of the very difficult and […]

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Police yet to receive report against Christian centre in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Police Command in Edo says it has not received any complaint about the management of the Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDP), run by the International Christian Centre (ICC). The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said this on Friday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin against the backdrop […]

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Obaseki assures residents, investors of peace in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured investors and residents in the state that his government will continue to pursue peace, adding that his administration will leave a 30-year development plan, which subsequent administrations would key into for speedy growth and development of the state. Obaseki said this when he delivered his speech […]

Agriculture Business

Edo can generate 200,000 jobs from palm oil – CBN Gov.

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2019 0

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele says Edo can generate more than 200,000 jobs and millions of dollars in foreign exchange from supporting cultivation and processing of palm oil. Emefiele, said this at the first convocation lecture of Edo State University, Iyamho, Auchi, on Friday. In his lecture entitled “The Role of […]

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Alaghodaro 2019: BENCCIMA, State Govt revive Edo Trade Fair

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2019 0

The Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) in collaboration with the Edo State Government has concluded plans to revive the Edo Trade Fair with the hosting of the 2019 edition of the fair, in a renewed effort to drive productivity and economic prosperity in the state. The Fair holds at the Trade […]

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Gov. Obaseki Kickboxing Championships measurement for 2020 sports festival readiness

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2019 0

The Gov. Godwin Obaseki Kickboxing Championships will be used to assess the preparedness of the kickboxing community for  the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF), the  Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria (KBFN) has said. Nelson Oluigbo, KBFN Board Member,  told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the championships would hold in the Samuel Ogbemudia […]

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Pregnant woman, 3 others killed in Edo road accident

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2019 0

A pregnant woman and three other people were killed on Saturday when a vehicle rammed on them at Uselu road on the Ugbowo-Benin highway. A witness said the pregnant woman with three other people who were siblings were killed when an oncoming car skidded off its track and smashed them. READ ALSO Teacher allegedly rapes […]

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Edo govt probe Santana Market inferno

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2019 0

The Edo State Government has assessed damages caused by the fire that ravaged parts of Santana market along Sapele Road, Benin City, and has raised a committee of inquiry to unravel the immediate and remote cause of the inferno. Commissioner for Cooperatives and Wealth Creation, Hon. Felix Akhabue, said this during an on-the-spot assessment of […]

Sports

NIPC rates Edo high on investment reforms

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has applauded the Edo State Government on the impact of the reforms implemented through the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), aimed at making the state the preferred destination for investors. Director, State Coordination of the NIPC, Mr. Aminu Takum, disclosed this when he led a delegation to Edo […]

Politics

2020 Governorship: Crisis of confidence tears Edo APC apart

Ihesiulo Grace 22 October 2019 0

Benin – A crisis of confidence is tearing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State apart as countdown to the governorship election in the state, slated for next year commences. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that bigwigs in the party are no longer seeing eye-to-eye, raising fears over the chances of […]

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Edo govt rallies residents ahead of 2019 NAFEST

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

With all set for the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, the state government has urged residents to come out en masse to contribute to the successful hosting of the event. Speaking during a road show to sensitise residents on the upcoming event, Commissioner for […]

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Akerele warns miscreants against tampering with democracy in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2019 0

Pro-democracy activist and current Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Comrade Taiwo Akerele, has warned miscreants and selfish politicians to desist from activities that threaten democracy in the state.  He specifically cautioned all those who never fought for the return of Nigeria’s democracy in 1999 to cease from actions that portray a hijack […]

Entertainment

2face to lead top Nigerian acts to 2019 NAFEST in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2019 0

The Edo State Government has said that popular music artist, 2face Idibia, will lead a slew of Nigerian artists to the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), holding in the state from October 19 to 26. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said all […]