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It is with sadness but glory to God Almighty that the Government of Edo State announces the death, in the early hours of today, of Brigadier General (rtd) Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia. Dr. Ogbemudia served as Military Governor of the…

Edo State governor’s wife Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has distributed birds to 500 widows to become poultry farmers. She said this was part of the government’s campaign promises. The widows, who were given feeds that would enable them feed the birds…

First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has appealed to the Edo State House of Assembly to speedily pass two pending bills on gender violence elimination. Mrs Obaseki made this plea when she paid an advocacy visit to the…

In furtherance of the state government’s efforts to create employment through agriculture, the Wife of the Edo State Governor, Mrs Besty Obaseki on Tuesday organised a 1-day training programme on poultry production for 500 widows in the state. Mrs Obaseki, speaking during…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed dismay with the recent jailbreak at the Edo State Remand Home saying that the government would set up a committee to look into the situation. He disclosed this yesterday while receiving executive…

The First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has concluded plans to empower 500 widows during the International Women’s Day celebration later this week. Mrs. Obaseki, who dropped this hint during a thanksgiving service by the State Women Leader…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says the protest and accusations from pensioners was ill-conceived and sponsored, as no government can survive by bailouts but by sustained economic development. The Governor who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John…

Edo State Government has approved the appointment of Mr. Igbinidu Inneh as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Edo State Internal Revenue Service. The appointment, subject to the confirmation of the State House of Assembly takes immediate effect, a…

Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday gave assent to the State’s Uniform and Harmonized Levies, Rates, Fees and Charges Collected by Local Government Law 2017.   The bill was passed by the Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday.…