Donatus Igiekhume

…sets up special courts to prosecute perpetrators of sexual, physical abuse in schools The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the government will kick off the arrest and prosecution of parents and guardians of out-of-school children from the…

…other films get cash rewards By Nosakhare Agbonigiarhuoyi The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has awarded the best feature film $10,000 as the curtain closes on the Edo State International Film Festival. He gave the award on Sunday, September…

…Overall champion to take home N5m By Friday Obanor Not fewer than 13 professional female clubs plying their trade   in Nigeria are expected to compete for honors in the second edition of the Betsy Obaseki Female Football Tournament billed to…

…urges increased private sector participation in creative industry The maiden edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF), which had participants from over 94 different countries across the globe, came to a close at the weekend, with the Edo…

The Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, on Monday, led other members of the organizing committee for the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) on an inspection of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and other facilities for the second edition…

The Edo State Government has presented cheques amounting to twenty three million, seven hundred and forty five thousand, three hundred and five naira, fifty two kobo (N23,745,305.52) to seven families of deceased employees. Speaking during the occasion, the Permanent Secretary…

By Violet Osatohanmwen Obamwonyi Timeliness in government communications has always been an issue of great concern. The bureaucratic structures of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have made the treatment of files seem like a strenuous exercise because of undue…

…Nigeria Learning Passport launched By Erharuyi A. Joe and Omoruyi Patricia Osayomore The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated the School-based Management Boards in Benin City, comprising the School-based Management Boards for the Senior Secondary School level…

‘Ossiomo Power Company not owing for gas supply’ – Ogiehon The Edo State Government has concluded plans to extend the Ossiomo Power to other senatorial districts in the state, in a renewed effort by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged for the collaboration of stakeholders in developing a master plan for the tourism sector that will impact on socio-economic development and improve livelihoods of Edo people. The governor made the call…