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The Edo State Government has generated over N3billion in less than three years through the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS) on the back of reforms by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to ease the process of land registration and…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy from crude oil, noting that the nation can earn $20bn annually from the cultivation and production of oil palm. Obaseki, who spoke to…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic present an opportunity to reset education in Africa and deploy technology to drastically improve learning outcomes. The governor said this during a special…

The Edo State Government has built and handed over three new police posts to the Edo State Police Command, as part of efforts to improve security in the state and ensure the protection of lives and property of citizens. The…

The newly appointed Coordinator of the Edo State Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Dr. Georgina Eromosele, has promised to ensure justice for the victims of rape and other gender-based violence in the state. Eromosele, who spoke to journalists in Benin City,…

The Edo State Government has commenced a month-long training for Information Officers, Media Practitioners and Public Relations Officers under the employment of the state government. The training, aimed at upskilling the workers and equipping them with modern communication skills and…

The Edo State-Nigerian Erosion and Watershed Management Project has condemned a viral video of a protest by some persons purported to be living around the project catchment area of Gapiona, noting that claims in the said video were falsely represented.…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, for his role in his re-election.   The governor made the remarks at a reception in celebration of Senator Urhoghide’s 66th…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has celebrated the Catholic Archbishop of Benin Archdiocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. Augustine O. Akubeze on his tenth year anniversary as an Archbishop, saluting his contributions to the development of Edo State…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of Captain Hosa Okunbo, describing the late business magnate as “a man of unparalleled energy and accomplishments.”   In a statement on Sunday, the governor said: “It is with…