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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu have tasked universities and research institutions to work in synergy in pursuit of the country’s economic prosperity and technological advancement. The duo…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the Edo Local Government Service Commission will be repositioned, and workers empowered for better efficiency and optimal service delivery. The governor gave the assurance when the commission presented its 2020…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed optimism that the country will overcome its present security challenges, but called on Nigerians to join hands with the government in the fight against insecurity. Obaseki stated this while addressing the…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, commenced its e-registration exercise for membership drive, with a target to register one million members for the party in the state. Speaking at the flag-off of the nationwide…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, among other guests are expected at the official commissioning and opening ceremony of the new JARA stores in BDPA, Ugbowo, Benin City, the Edo State capital. In a statement, a representative for JARA…

The Edo State Government has said schools in the state will resume for the 2021/2022 academic session on Monday, September 6, 2021. In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Stella-Maris Imasuen, said parents/guardians are to ensure…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended the performance of Ehizogie Jeffrey Aidelogie, who emerged as the best candidate in the state in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), organised by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB).…

Nigeria’s leading discount retail outlet, JARA stores, will on Wednesday, September 8, launch its new store in BDPA Estate, Ugbowo, Benin City, to members of the public, promising an exciting shopping experience for residents in Benin metropolis. The new store…

The Edo State Government COVID-19 Response Team at the weekend monitored the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in mosques in Benin metropolis, applauding the uptake in vaccination across the state. A member of the state COVID-19 Response team and Health Educator, Edo…

…urges citizens to report erring officials The Edo State Government has cautioned officers of the Public Works Volunteers Scheme (PUWOV) against extortion and abuse of power in the discharge of their duties. In a statement, the State Coordinator of PUWOV,…