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…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…

…orders arrest, investigation of Dr. Iyawe over alleged unethical practice, vandalism   The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has pledged N25 million as intervention fund for the Edo State Sickle Cell Center, as part of efforts to reposition…

…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.  …