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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…

The Uromi robbery incident has once again given credence to the clarion call by Nigerians on the immediate need to localize security in the country as it would require a preternatural disposition to execute any security plan that does not…

The Edo State Government has concluded plans to commence a recertification campaign for buildings in the Ugbor, Ogheghe, Amagba communities and environs in the Benin metropolis to guard against building collapse and other hazards. Commissioner for Physical Planning, Urban and…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will partner the federal government on the management of the Okomu National Park, to revitalize the park and strengthen security in the area. Obaseki disclosed this on Thursday while…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called for stronger collaboration among global stakeholders as well as a more stringent legal framework to combat illegal wildlife trade and trafficking so as to conserve the ecosystem and preserve wildlife. Obaseki…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has slammed the National Assembly for rejecting 5 bills seeking affirmative action and inclusion for women in politics and other spheres of the society. The governor, in a statement, said: “The recent developments…

…dissolves ward devt c’ttees The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reconstituted the committee to boost the state government’s response to the outbreak of Lassa fever epidemic. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the weekly…

…recruits, trains more firemen in Edo The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, took delivery of an additional ultra-modern industrial-sized fire truck from the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited (NPDC) to boost the state’s response to fire emergencies.…