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NSCDC deploys 600 personnel in Edo to ensure crime free Eid-el-fitri

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

Edo state Command Public Relations Officer, Mr Efosa Ogbebor, in a statement disclosed on FridayThe Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed 600 personnel in Edo to ensure a crime-free Eid-El-Fitri celebration in the state. Ogbebor said that the action was also to

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INEC sticks to timetable for Edo, Ondo governorship polls

Ihesiulo Grace 20 May 2020 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after its meeting on Tuesday decided not to change dates fixed for both Edo and Ondo governorship elections. The Commission at the meeting deliberated on a wide range of issues including the conduct of the Edo and Ondo Governorship elections, as well as the nine outstanding bye elections in […]

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INEC to work out modalities for Edo, Ondo guber polls

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

.Releases resumption guidelines The Independent National Electoral Commission has reiterated that it has not postponed dates fixed for governorship elections in both Edo and Ondo states but will work out modalities for the ramping up of activities in the  two states. The Commission also said it will liaise with the security agencies and health authorities […]

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FG to extend Covid-19 response to Kano, Osun, Oyo, Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

…Warns Nigerians against uncertified Covid-19 vaccine As the Coronavirus cases continue to spread across Nigeria, the Federal Government has said that it will extend emergency response to Kano, Osun, Oyo and Edo states. This is coming few days after Kano recorded 23 COVID-19 cases, Osun 20, Oyo 16 and Edo 15 cases as at Monday, […]

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Police apprehend 50 persons for curfew violation in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2020 0

Benin – No fewer than 50 persons have been arrested by the Police for violating the curfew imposed by the Edo state government in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday on the command’s achievement in the enforcement of the […]

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ASUU partners Edo govt on fight against Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

As part of its coorporate social responsibility to the Nigerian public, the national body of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Wednesday, donated hand sanitizers, washing soaps, buckets and receptors containers to the Edo State government to help halt the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus disease in the state. The ASUU president, Comrade […]

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NCDC confirms 6 new COVID-19 cases in Kwara, Edo, Rivers, FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed six new cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The NCDC said two cases were recorded in Kwara, two in Edo, one in Rivers and one in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), making Nigeria’s confirmed case 238. NCDC, through its verified Twitter account on Monday night, said […]

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Lagos tops Nigeria’s COVID19 with 120 cases

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced six new cases of #COVID19 in Nigeria According to the NCDC the six new cases of #COVID19 were 2 in Kwara, 2 in Edo, 1 in Rivers and 1 in the FCT as at 09:30 pm 6th April there are 238 confirmed cases of #COVID19 reported […]

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Nigeria records 6 new COVID-19 cases in Kwara, Edo, Rivers, Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed six  new cases of  the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The NCDC said two cases were recorded in Kwara, two in Edo, one in Rivers and one in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), making Nigeria’s confirmed case 238. READ ALSO: COVID-19: FG mobilises NAFDAC, SON to speed up certification of

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Doctor Dies of Lassa Fever In Edo State

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has confirmed the death of one of its members from Lassa fever. President of the Association, Aliyu Sokomba told newsmen that the medical doctor who worked in Benue state, died today at the Irua Specialist Hospital in Edo state due to complications of Lassa fever he contracted while treating […]

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Coronavirus: Obaseki shuts down schools in Edo as state records new case

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2020 0

A new case of the coronavirus was confirmed on Monday in Benin City by the Chief Medical Director of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital in Edo state, Prof. Sylvania Okogbenin even as Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered the closure public schools and prohibited public gathering of more than 50 persons. Okogbenin, who confirmed the new case […]

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Edo 2020 NSF: Team Lagos bubbles as 680 athletes report to camp

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Monday said that no fewer than 680 athletes were called for closed camping ahead of the 2020 National Sports Festival “Edo 2020”. According to reports the athletes, seen training at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and National Stadium, Surulere, were in high spirit for the biennial games. The athletes for […]

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COVID19: 23 suspected cases identified in 5 states

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2020 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 23 suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Edo, Lagos, Ogun, FCT and Kano states, out of which one was confirmed positive index case with no death. NCDC Director General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, disclosed this while speaking on Sunday in Abuja, adding that as at […]

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Edo spends the bulk of its revenue on capital projects – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2020 0

  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is prudently managing its resources, as the bulk of its revenue is allocated to capital projects aimed at improving the wellbeing of Edo people.   Obaseki said this during a courtesy visit by members of the Igbo Community Union led by its President, […]

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Oshiomhole’s loyalists in Edo APC slam suspension order

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Members of the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday described as ridiculous the Abuja court judgement which suspended him, insisting that Oshiomhole remains the party’s national chairman. The party leaders who spoke at a press conference convened by four governorship aspirants loyal

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Police in Edo arrest inspector for allegedly killing civilian

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

Benin – The Police Command in Edo said on Wednesday that it had arrested a police inspector, who allegedly shot a civilian, Richard Odia to death in Benin in February. This Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, made the disclosure in a statement made available in Benin. Nwabuzor said the […]

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Coronavirus: Edo deploys health officials to airport, motor parks to check spread

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

The Edo State Government has intensified campaigns against the spread of coronavirus and has deployed health officials to the Benin Airport and all the motor parts in the state to screen travelers coming into the state. The state Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu said this during a meeting with stakeholders in the health […]

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Edo coaches, athletes ready to win medals at 20th NSF, Osifo says

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Benin – Maria Osifo, former Edo Athletics Head Coach, on Thursday assured that the state’s coaches and athletes were ready to win medals for the state during the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF). Osifo said in Benin that she was sure of this because the coaches had no jobs other than training the athletes to […]

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Gombe, Edo top APC states’ devt index

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

On the back of far-reaching reforms and programmes by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, Edo State has been ranked second highest in developmental strides among states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF)’s peer-review mechanism. In a report by the Director-General of the PGF, Salihu Moh Lukman, the

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Suspected herdsmen allegedly kill 2 in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Suspected herdsmen on Wednesday allegedly attacked and killed two indigenes of Owan Village, one Owoh aged 45 and Samuel Imonkhai in the sleepy community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo state. Owoh, until his gruesome murder by suspected herders was a palm wine tapper. He was shot where he was tapping his palm, […]