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…orders CP to stop all activities at the mine   The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of the disputed Obu Mine site in Okpella community, Edo State, following a directive from the Federal Ministry of Mines and…

The Edo State Government has set up a joint security force made up of officials of the different security agencies, to secure the state before, during and after the yuletide. Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Mr Johnson Kokumo, disclosed…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has praised civil servants in the state for their contributions to the development of the society as they work in the background to translate the policy of the state government into action.  …

In continuation of the payment of pension arrears to Edo State Government retirees as agreed with pensioners in the state, the Edo State Government is set to pay the arrears of nearly 200 pensioners after the Wednesday December 20 and…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on world leaders to respect and protect the rights of legal migrants, as the frequent movement of people to deploy their skills and expertise across the globe has become inevitable…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his 75th birthday, describing  President Buhari’s leadership style as exemplary.   Commending his dedication to the course of the common man, Obaseki said: “As you mark…

The Edo State Government has charged intending Christian Pilgrims to seek spiritual re-birth and pray for remedy to the ills confronting society as they embark on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The call was made by the Secretary to the…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the burial of late Mrs. Angela Gbinije, at the weekend, extolled her virtues, describing her commitment to noble causes as “unforgettable and noteworthy.” The burial ceremony of Late Mrs. Gbinije held at Effurun, Warri, Delta…

In his continuing effort to acknowledge intellectual prowess of Edo indigenes, Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki hosted Mr. Osamede Ikponmwosa Kingsley, who won the 1st Prize in the Annual Oil & Gas Undergraduate Essay competition on Friday, December 15, 2017.…

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has pledged its support for the various science and technology-based development initiatives of the Edo State Government. Speaking at the 15th meeting of the National Council of Science and Technology in Benin City, the Minister…