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The Government of Edo State has rectified what it described as the “wrong perception by the public of the nature of the 200,000 jobs” to be created by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration as promised during the electioneering campaign. A…

The government of Edo State has called on citizens of the state to avail themselves of the opportunity of the federal government General Enterprise Empowerment Programme (GEEP), saying that the forms are still available for collection. The government said this…

It seemed April 14th, 2017 would not come. Every Edo person at home and abroad, and I dare say all Nigerians, looked forward to that day, some with hope for a positive outcome, others with trepidation hinged on pessimism. It…

Edo State Government has expressed worry over the malaise of street hawking and the “self-induced chaotic traffic situation” in the state’s metropolis, warning that it would deal ruthlessly with those responsible for the lawlessness. Besides, the government said it was…

NDA entrance exam to hold in Benin   This is for the information of the general public that the Nigerian Defence Academy has released the date of its entrance examination this year as well as procedures and instructions for the…

The Oba of Benin, members of the National Assembly both former and serving lawmakers, and the Godwin Obaseki Support Group (GOSG) have congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for his victory at the Election Petition Tribunal occasioned by the People’s Democratic Party…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has commiserated with former PDP chieftain, Chief Tony Anenih on the passing of his wife, describing the occurrence as a sad and unprecedented departure.   A statement from the Office of his Chief Press…

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Party (APC) has praised the Justice Ahmed Badamasi-led Election Tribunal for what it described as a “verdict well considered and delivered”. “The petitioners failed woefully in their feeble attempt to prove their…

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday signed into law a bill prohibiting forceful and illegal occupation of landed property by Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Edo, after which the governor proceeded to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba…

Pursuant to his promise to upswing power supply in Edo State to a 24-hr facility in 6 months, Governor Godwin Obaseki has revealed that his administration would take advantage of its connectivity to 9 power stations to address epileptic power supply…