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… Edo sets for council polls, as PDP registers over 539,000 members The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, said he has no plan of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging anyone who is uncomfortable with his leadership of the party to…

The Edo State Government has embarked on a recertification exercise for petrol and gas stations in Benin City, with the aim of ensuring that operators possess requisite permits to run the facilities. Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Development,…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged executives of the Benin Golf Club to strengthen collaboration with the organized private sector and other stakeholders to sustain the club. The governor, who congratulated the new executives of the club,…

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in the state’s education sector, promising to partner with teachers and other stakeholders to improve the quality of learning across all schools in the state. Edo State Head of Service,…

Inventors in Edo State have developed a new technology to tackle the problem of plastic waste management in the state aimed at converting waste to wealth. The new invention, a pyrolyzer, was showcased at the just-concluded Edo Technology and Innovation…

…pledges reforms to improve quality of education in special schools The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has harped on the need for religious organizations, well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies in the state to prioritize the welfare of persons with…

…assures of completion of Inikorogha Community Road … beefs up security in Ovia South-West LGA, others The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the immediate disbandment of all members of the vigilante group in Inikorogha, Ovia South-West Local…

Edo State has continued to blaze the trail in women empowerment across the country over the years as expected of a progressive state led by a proactive government. Women occupy over 40 per cent of positions in the Governor Obaseki-led…

Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the Lassa Virus which infects rodents. It is transmitted through the urine and droppings of infected rats found in most countries in Africa. They can contaminate anything they come in contact…

As the world marked the World Wild Life Day on March 3, 2022, with the theme “Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration”, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, put words into action as he marched through the Okomu and Gelegele…