Year 2017

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the United Nations (UN) for its commitment to world peace and security, eradication of poverty, and building coalition to address challenges of social and economic development. Obaseki said this on…

Edo State is set to receive 296,000 litres of petroleum products, according to a document made available to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday.   The document, which was signed by the Edo State  Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Oil & Gas,…

As part of measures to prevent the hoarding of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the yuletide, the Edo State Government has said that it would commence monitoring of marketers and petrol stations across the state from Wednesday, December 20, 2017, and…

…orders arrest, investigation of Dr. Iyawe over alleged unethical practice, vandalism   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged N25 million as intervention fund for the Edo State Sickle Cell Center, as part of efforts to reposition…

…orders CP to stop all activities at the mine   The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of the disputed Obu Mine site in Okpella community, Edo State, following a directive from the Federal Ministry of Mines and…

The Edo State Government has set up a joint security force made up of officials of the different security agencies, to secure the state before, during and after the yuletide. Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Mr Johnson Kokumo, disclosed…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has praised civil servants in the state for their contributions to the development of the society as they work in the background to translate the policy of the state government into action.  …

In continuation of the payment of pension arrears to Edo State Government retirees as agreed with pensioners in the state, the Edo State Government is set to pay the arrears of nearly 200 pensioners after the Wednesday December 20 and…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on world leaders to respect and protect the rights of legal migrants, as the frequent movement of people to deploy their skills and expertise across the globe has become inevitable…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 75th birthday, describing  President Buhari’s leadership style as exemplary.   Commending his dedication to the course of the common man, Obaseki said: “As you mark…