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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has inaugurated a committee to work out modalities for the implementation of the federal government Social Investment Programme in the state.   The committee, which will be chaired by the governor, has his Deputy,…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his Delta State counterpart, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa have said that the Late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia would be remembered for his numerous contributions to the development of defunct Bendel state. This was as the…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that a female law graduate at the Internally Displayed Persons (IDP) camp in the state would be considered for employment. Obaseki stated this while receiving members of the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that part of his administration’s strategic plan was to ensure that Edo State becomes an economic hub through agricultural and industrial activities. This was as he received the American Ambassador to Nigeria,…

Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Monday swore in the new Chairman and members of the board of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) at The Government House in Benin City. Governor Obaseki, congratulating them on the appointment, charged…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed that plans are already in place to manage traffic more effectively within the state and to develop a masterplan to reorganise transportation in not only Benin City, but also the entire Edo…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has met with the Ogbemudia family on Saturday to pay condolence to the family as well as to discuss plans for the former governor’s state burial. In addition, Edo and Delta states are collaborating…

The government of Edo State has announced the opening of a condolence register at The Government House in Benin City. A statement endorsed by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John Mayaki said interested people in the state can send in…

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…