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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that part of his administration’s strategic plan was to ensure that Edo State becomes an economic hub through agricultural and industrial activities. This was as he received the American Ambassador to Nigeria,…

Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Monday swore in the new Chairman and members of the board of the Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) at The Government House in Benin City. Governor Obaseki, congratulating them on the appointment, charged…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed that plans are already in place to manage traffic more effectively within the state and to develop a masterplan to reorganise transportation in not only Benin City, but also the entire Edo…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has met with the Ogbemudia family on Saturday to pay condolence to the family as well as to discuss plans for the former governor’s state burial. In addition, Edo and Delta states are collaborating…

The government of Edo State has announced the opening of a condolence register at The Government House in Benin City. A statement endorsed by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. John Mayaki said interested people in the state can send in…

It is with sadness but glory to God Almighty that the Government of Edo State announces the death, in the early hours of today, of Brigadier General (rtd) Dr. Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia. Dr. Ogbemudia served as Military Governor of the…

Edo State governor’s wife Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has distributed birds to 500 widows to become poultry farmers. She said this was part of the government’s campaign promises. The widows, who were given feeds that would enable them feed the birds…

First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has appealed to the Edo State House of Assembly to speedily pass two pending bills on gender violence elimination. Mrs Obaseki made this plea when she paid an advocacy visit to the…

In furtherance of the state government’s efforts to create employment through agriculture, the Wife of the Edo State Governor, Mrs Besty Obaseki on Tuesday organised a 1-day training programme on poultry production for 500 widows in the state. Mrs Obaseki, speaking during…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed dismay with the recent jailbreak at the Edo State Remand Home saying that the government would set up a committee to look into the situation. He disclosed this yesterday while receiving executive…