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Edo reads riot act to operators of unapproved private schools, lecture centres

…sets up taskforce, to prosecute promoters The Edo State Government has warned against operating private schools and lecture centres without approval from the State Ministry of Education, noting that operators of such centres risk prosecution. In a statement, Secretary to…
Obaseki congratulates Omosefe on victory at national scrabble championship

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has felicitated with Prince Omosefe, who emerged winner of the eighth edition of the Nigerian Scrabble Players Championship held at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Edo player, Omosefe recorded 11 wins with…
COVID-19 3rd wave: Edo confirms death of three more unvaccinated persons, as infection soars, mortality climbs to 57

Edo State has confirmed the death of three more persons who were not inoculated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, amid ramped up efforts by the government to vaccinate more citizens to protect them and achieve herd immunity against the deadly…
Edo earmarks 91 roads for repairs in phased rehabilitation exercise across three senatorial districts

The Edo State Government has earmarked 91 roads for repairs and rehabilitation across the three senatorial districts of the state, noting that work will commence in earnest as the rains recede. In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure, Ferguson…
Edo seeks partnership with health professionals, others to address hesitancy, improve COVID-19 vaccination uptake

The Edo State Government has called for the collaboration and assistance of health professionals in the state to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and improve uptake of vaccines among health workers and other Edo residents. Edo State Head of Service, Anthony…
Obaseki tasks Nigerian scientists on local manufacturing of vaccines

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of vaccines by Nigerian scientists would enhance its acceptance by Nigerians. The governor noted that the hesitancy being recorded in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination exercise may be linked…
COVID-19 infection in Edo rises to 1098, mortalities hit 54, as govt urges vaccination

The Edo State Government has intensified the vaccination of citizens across the state’s 18 local government areas, urging those who have been inoculated to get vaccinated in order to remain healthy and protected against the deadly virus. The State COVID-19…
COVID-19 3rd wave: Edo enforces ‘no proof of vaccination, no entry’ in govt offices

…insists on compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions The Edo State Government, in the early hours of Wednesday, deployed special teams to various government-owned facilities across the state to enforce the restriction on access to large public gatherings for persons without evidence…
Obaseki restates support for Made-In-Edo goods, as firm launches new product

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged support to the growth of made-in-Edo goods in a new move to encourage local production. Obaseki stressed that the growth of the local economy is a cardinal plan of his industrialization…