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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) to be fair, impartial and objective in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities. Obaseki gave the charge…

 …wants FG agencies to investigate members The Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has urged the federal government to investigate members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State for…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced plans by his administration to train teachers for children with special needs at the state-owned Tayo Akpata University of Education in partnership with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) focused on social services. Obaseki…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state has put up structures to clear pension arrears accumulated from 1996 to 2000, noting that the migration of public servants to the contributory pension scheme will forestall a…

…Edo Ijaws blame ‘outsiders’ for agitations to cause disturbance in Edo   The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki and leaders of Edo-Ijaws yesterday, committed to peaceful co-existence, agreeing to work together for the economic development of the state.…

The Edo State Government has commenced the establishment of Ground Control Points for the planned Aerial Survey of the state. Managing Director, Edo Geographic Information Service, Architect Frank Evbuomwan, said this on Wednesday at the Government House, Benin City. According…

…Begins review of school curriculum, intensifies market campaigns The Edo State Government is set to embark on a state-wide tracking of members of the human trafficking cartels in the state including religious leaders and other individuals aiding the illegal trade.…

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the United Nations (UN) for its commitment to world peace and security, eradication of poverty, and building coalition to address challenges of social and economic development. Obaseki said this on…

Edo State is set to receive 296,000 litres of petroleum products, according to a document made available to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday.   The document, which was signed by the Edo State  Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Oil & Gas,…

As part of measures to prevent the hoarding of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during the yuletide, the Edo State Government has said that it would commence monitoring of marketers and petrol stations across the state from Wednesday, December 20, 2017, and…