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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo State, for retaining his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) title. The governor also congratulated Yewande Adewusi, an indigene of the state, who has…

The Edo State Government has said it is partnering with relevant security and drug regulatory agencies to check the increasing incidence of drug abuse in the state. Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. Marie Edeko, said this during…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Zakawanu Garuba. In a statement, the governor said the former Speaker’s passing is “a deep personal loss…

The Edo State Government has called for increased participation of the private sector and other stakeholders to complement its efforts in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as confirmed cases in the state rise to 1885. The state Commissioner…

…Kokumo assures violence-free election The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state would continue to strengthen its security architecture to protect the lives and property of Edo people. The governor said this while inspecting a newly procured…

The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 51 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. The state Commissioner for Health,…

A coalition of 35 political parties in Edo State have collapsed their structures in support of the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the forthcoming September 19 governorship election. Leader of the coalition, Hon. Collins Dare Oreruan, who addressed a…

All is set for the testing and certification of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-backed CCETC-Ossiomo Independent Power Plant (IPP) by the Nigeria Electricity Services Agency (NEMSA), as the agency energises the 33KV Transmission line, next Monday. In a statement issued on…

…insist governor has performed creditably well and will be reelected As activities hot up for the 2020 governorship election in Edo State, pensioners, senior citizens and other stakeholders in the state have continued to mobilise support for the re-election of…

Traders and businesses in Edo State have been tasked to adopt technology solutions in enhancing their businesses in the wake of the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic so that they can sustain the state’s economy and protect their customer base. Head…