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The Edo State Government, on Monday, announced plans and programme of activities for the fifth edition of the Alaghodaro Investment Summit, held annually to mark the anniversary of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Addressing journalists at the media launch of…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged residents in the state to take advantage of the state government’s Health Insurance Scheme to prevent the risks of stroke. The governor said this in commemoration of the World Stroke Day marked by the World Stroke Foundation. Governor Obaseki…

Officials of the Edo State Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) have arrested an alleged illegal revenue collector extorting motorists along Oba Market Road, in Benin City. In a statement, the State Commander, PUWOV, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, said after receiving several complaints of the unlawful acts in the recent weeks, PUWOV officials were…

In furtherance of efforts to boost the state’s green economy, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration has restored 218 hectares of forest land across the state. Addressing participants at the Wood Expo 2021, in Abuja, the governor…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for an end to multiple exchange rates to achieve sustainable economic growth and development in the country. The governor reiterated the need for the government to relax capital control measures and…

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has hailed officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service and other security operatives in the state for foiling an attempted jailbreak at the Benin Correctional Centre on Sapele Road, Benin City,…

… As Edo First Lady, three others bag honorary fellowship The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged tertiary institutions in the state to explore alternative sources of funding to ensure the viability of the higher institutions and address…

The Edo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDs (Edo SACA) has been announced the recipient of the 2021 Zonal Outstanding SACA Performance Award. Executive Director, EdoSACA, Flora Oyakhilome disclosed this to journalists in Benin City. She said the honour…

The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to the provision of quality healthcare services to Edo people, noting that ongoing reforms in the health sector is aimed at redesigning the healthcare system, making the state a medical hub. Addressing…