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Police, Vigilante rescue 13 kidnap victims in Edo, dislodge abductors

A combined team of security operatives in Edo State on Saturday, May 8, rescued 13 persons from a kidnappers den in Ahor axis of Aduwawa Bypass, along Benin-Auchi Expressway, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The security team…
Edo govt monitors compliance with weekly environmental sanitation, sets to prosecute defaulters

The Edo State Waste Management Board (ESWMB) at the weekend embarked on monitoring to ensure compliance with the weekly environmental sanitation exercise across major roads, streets and markets in Benin City. The Assistant General Manager, Mrs. Efosa Imade, led the…
Obaseki commiserates with Pastor Adeboye over son’s passing

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commiserated with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the death of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. In a condolence message, the governor said he…
Schools to resume academic activities for third term Monday, May 10 – Edo Govt
The Edo State Government has said schools across the state will on Monday, May 10, 2021, resume academic activities for 3rd term. In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Stella-Maris Imasuen said all schools in Oredo, Egor and…
Obaseki urges review of nation’s transport policies, embrace of urban mass transit systems

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has advocated for a review of the country’s transportation policies and the need for efficient mass transit systems to help check traffic issues on major roads across Nigeria. Obaseki said this when he…
Obaseki commits to upgrade of Police Training School, reassures safety, improved security
…pledges increased support, capacity building for security personnel The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government has concluded plans for the upgrade of the Police Training School in Ogida Barracks, Egor Local Government Area of the state.…
Edo govt, NEWMAP inaugurate 18 liaison officers to monitors projects in LGAs

The Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) in Edo State has inaugurated 18 liaison officers to lead proactive measures in the prevention of the spread of gully erosion across local government areas in the state. Speaking at the inauguration…
We’re focusing on building Infrastructure to develop Edo-Obaseki

…assures more support for Edo women The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government is consciously investing in sustainable infrastructure to drive socio-economic growth and development. Obaseki, who spoke at a stakeholders’ engagement for women in Benin…
Govt alone can’t fund varsities, says Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has called on universities in the country to deploy new technologies in upgrading teaching and learning outcomes so as to meet up with the demands of modern societies. He noted that they…