Month May 2017

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has, in continuation of the decongestion process to clean up Edo State, inspected the city centre, Ring Road and its environs, where he moved to recover government properties and promised to build a central…

For men as old as 58 and even 65 years old to run 10km, perspiring heartily and garnering approving cheers from their younger counterparts, who, it must be noted, were quite unable to keep up with their pace, there is…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, completed the 10km Okpekpe Road Race in 86.4 minutes to fulfill his promise to run for We Care Trust Charity. Hot on his heels were Deputy Governor Phillip Shaibu, who completed the race…

The Edo Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) has declared N2.10 billion as total allocation accrued to the 18 local governments in the state from both Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and the Federation Account for March. The Head of Local…

Edo State Government has revealed its intention to roll out a world class traffic management system across the state, adding that the process had already commenced with the implementation of the ‘Edo Clean-up Project’.   In a statement from the…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has garnered acclaim both internationally and from the presidency after commissioning Nigeria’s first pavilion at the 57th Venice Art Biennale. Applauding him were Nigerian-born international journalist resident in the United States of America, Mr.…

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, commissioned the Nigerian Pavilion at the 57th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which was the first time Nigeria would have a pavilion at the historical art biennale. The governor revealed that…

Following the removal of makeshift trading spots and illegal bus stops, as well as the sweeping and clearing of refuse around the popular King’s Square in Benin City by the Edo State Government, traders, motorists and pedestrians have applauded the…

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has expressed shock and sorrow on the passing of Kenneth Enahoro, who he described as a good friend and supporter. Besides, the governor also condoled with the family of the statesman on his unexpected…

Residents and traders in Benin City have lauded Governor Godwin Obaseki as the state commenced the enforcement of the Edo Clean-up Project by clearing the major streets around King’s Square to restore law and order and ensure free flow of…