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By Justice Ilevbare A Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo state on Monday granted an order restraining the All Progressives Congress and its national chairman from conducting any primary election in Edo State ahead of the state governorship election…

…says Oredo, Ikpoba-Okha, Egor remain worst-hit With the continuous rise in confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Edo State, the government has reiterated the need for residents to be cautious and observe precautionary measures against the spread of the virus.…

The Edo State Government has urged residents to visit Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) close to them for routine immunisation for infants, screening for coronavirus (COVID-19) and other healthcare needs, as the facilities have been revamped to attend to the needs…

…maintains Edo guber polls will shape Nigerian’s democracy The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has described as laughable rumours that he lost his ward in the last general elections, noting that those who make up such stories forget that…

The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of seven more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared to reunite with their families. The state also recorded 13 new confirmed cases, two COVID-19…

Residents in Benin metropolis are elated over the ongoing test-run of the 55MW Ossiomo Power Plant, located at Ologbo axis of Benin-Sapele Road, with the plant expected to power government facilities and other private concerns. The project is underpinned by…

…health workers make up 16% of confirmed cases The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended health workers in the state for their commitment and sacrifices in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The governor, in an address, said…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged environmentalists, community leaders and other stakeholders to continue to push for actions and legislations which promote best practices that would engender innovative solutions to poor waste management and ensure the preservation…

As part of intensified measures to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Edo State, the government intensified screening of residents across the state, testing over 2,824 people, contact tracing 1,398 others and visiting over 663 rural and…

A Mobile Court sitting in Benin City has convicted 16 persons for violating the Edo State Dangerous Infectious Diseases Prevention Regulations, put in place by the government to curtail the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. The Edo State…