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…lauds fight against human trafficking, appointment of over 100 female aides …says a vote for Obaseki is a vote for women empowerment* As political parties participating in the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State intensify electioneering campaigns, a women…

… Ovia North East, Orhionmwon LGAs reap bountiful benefits In furtherance of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision to transform Edo State into an investment hub, the state has attracted over N29bn private investment into its agriculture sector, targeted at oil palm…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., over the passing of his sister, late Mrs. Veronica Aikuyemwose Idiaghe, Nee Ogie. In a statement, the governor said: “I received…

The Edo State Government has recruited 256 new officers into the Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) and built a Training and Manpower Development Centre to strengthen the state’s response to traffic management within the metropolis. In a…

The Edo State Government has revved up measures to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by decontaminating homes and offices of about 1,503 confirmed cases, contact-tracing 4089 suspected persons and intensifying Active Case Search (ACS) activities in over 1070 rural and…

…Reaffirm support for governor’s second term bid Pensioners in Edo State have commended the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for prioritising the welfare of retirees and ensuring their entitlements are promptly paid. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the retirees…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated his Delta State counterpart, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on his 61st birthday, lauding his commitment to the development of Delta State. Obaseki said: “I celebrate my dear brother and friend, Governor Ifeanyi…

The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the giant strides of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, in the education sector, reaffirming the union’s support for the reelection bid of Governor Obaseki and…

The death toll from coronavirus (COVID-19) in Edo State has climbed to 50, with a total of 1,435 people testing positive for the disease, while 840 persons have been discharged from the state isolation facilities. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick…

… as Edo takes delivery of fire truck The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government is strengthening synergy with the Federal Fire Service for a robust enforcement mechanism to prevent and contain fire disasters…