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No Edo community sacked by bandits – Police Commissioner, Ogbadu

The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Philip Ogbadu, has described as fake the news making the rounds alleging that a community in Ovia North East Local Government of the state has been invaded and seized by marauding bandits. Ogbadu disclosed…
Ossiomo Power commissions new 40MW IPP to power Industrial Park in Edo

… powers Ologbo, Obayantor communities Ossiomo Power in Benin City has commissioned a new 40MW Independent Power Plant (IPP) dedicated to providing power to the Benin Industrial and Enterprise Park and local communities in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of…
Obaseki boosts traffic mgt in Benin, to acquire more tow trucks, install bus-stop signposts, others

…expands EDSTMA operations to Auchi, Uromi, Ekpoma, others The Edo State Government is acquiring more tow trucks and installing bus stop signposts and traffic lights to strengthen the response of the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) to…
Edo residents hail Obaseki on ‘most peaceful Yuletide season’ on back of security reforms

Bold and courageous reforms initiated by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki have been identified as being instrumental to the relatively peaceful yuletide celebration witnessed across Edo State. The governor had in the last few months mobilized communities and…
Edo sets up c’ttee to audit orphanages, threatens to shut down charity homes operating as businesses

The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to set up a committee to monitor and audit orphanage homes in the state, threatening to close down and prosecute orphanage homes operating as businesses as against their designation as charities. The Commissioner…
Obaseki mourns death of ex-Edo sports commissioner, Brown Ebewele

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has mourned the passing of former Edo State Sports Commissioner, Brown Ebelewe. Mr. Ebewele, whose death was reported at the weekend was an Olympian and former National Champion, and was…
Obaseki charges politicians on service delivery, quality representation

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged politicians on quality and efficient representation, urging them to ensure effective service delivery to their constituents. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, urged politicians to represent and speak for…
Obaseki: Edo to drive devt, growth with technology, innovation, human capacity, others in 2022

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will, in the New Year, drive sustainable growth and development by placing emphasis on building the state’s rich human capacity, deploying technology, promoting innovation, enhancing growth of the productive…
New Year: Edo recommits to digitization, harps on cordial relations with unions to deepen MEGA agenda

The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to digitization of its processing and building the capacity of civil and public servants to better deliver services to Edo people in 2022. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq.,…