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N30bn stormwater project: Edo govt foils arson attempt at Palm House, evacuates vital contract documents for safekeeping

The Edo State Government on Monday night deployed security operatives to safeguard the premises of the State Government Secretariat also known as Palm House, in Benin City, following intelligence reports of an arson attempt at the Ministry of Environment and…
Obaseki inspects 8.3km Ekehuan Road dualisation project, assures durable, quality infrastructure

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Monday inspected ongoing work on the dualisation of Ekehuan Road, expressing satisfaction with the pace of construction work on the 8.3km road. Obaseki reassured that his administration remains committed to delivering to Edo…
COVID-19 2nd wave: Edo records 54 new cases, 4 more deaths

Edo State has, in the last 72 hours, recorded 54 new cases and four more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), with the government reiterating the need for residents to comply with prevention protocols to curb the spread of the second wave…
Obaseki: N30bn Benin stormwater project was conceived to defraud Edo people

… ‘We’ll hold all those responsible to account’ The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the N30 billion Benin stormwater project by the previous administration in the state was a ploy to defraud Edo people. The…
Obaseki commiserates with Buhari, Nigerian Air Force over aircraft crash
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the aircraft crash in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, resulting in the death of the crew of the NAF…
COVID-19 2nd wave: Edo Taskforce monitors compliance in worship centres, bemoans community transmission

The Edo State Government Taskforce on coronavirus (COVID-19) has urged religious leaders to support the government in reducing community transmission by enforcing the state’s coronavirus safety protocols. Addressing journalists in Benin City after monitoring compliance of the state’s coronavirus safety…
COVID-19 2nd wave: Edo govt seeks collective efforts against spread

The Edo State Government has solicited the support of all residents in the state in curtailing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), as the government intensifies efforts to contain the second wave of the pandemic. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew…
COVID-19: Edo intensifies sensitisation, trains town announcers, key health informants

The Edo State Government has trained town announcers and key health informants across the 18 local government areas to strengthen its awareness campaign on preventive measures to check the spread of the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. …
Edo assures affordable healthcare, as over 653 public servants enrol for State’s Health Insurance Scheme

The Edo State Government has intensified enrolment for the state’s Health Insurance Scheme with over 653 new subscribers captured in five days. Addressing journalists in Benin City, Director General, Edo State Health Insurance Commission, Dr. Rock Amegor, said the…