Tag: Edo state government
Edo reopens schools shut over report on bandits’ mass abduction plot
The State Government had ordered the temporary closure of Ososo Grammar School, Ososo Comprehensive High School and Makeke Secondary School…
Edo recruits 1,000 Forest Guards to flush out kidnappers, secure farmlands
The Edo State Government has commenced the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards as part of a major security push aimed…
Lassa Fever claims 15 lives in Edo as confirmed cases rise to 82
The Edo State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 15 persons have died from Lassa fever since the latest…
Edo shuts schools over DSS report on bandits’ plot to abduct students
DSS, in a memo dated June 5 warned of an alleged plan by suspected bandits to carry out a mass…
Edo vows to intensify war against cultists, internet fraudsters
Afegbua noted that following the unrelenting war the state government has been wagging against suspected cultists, they appear to be…
Edo now safe for Investment Growth, says Afegbua
The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, has said improved security architecture in the state is driving…
Edo govt faults claim of poor performance, highlights ‘significant progress’ already made
Afegbua who called on residents to support government efforts by providing useful information to security agencies and fulfilling their tax…
Kingship tussle: Edo govt vows to invoke full wrath of law on sponsors of crisis in Okpella
Afegbua who noted that Governor Okpebholo did not interfere with the process, disclosed that the local government representatives were present…
2027: Edo orders Aspirants in Edo Public Service to resign
Ikhilor said the directive was aimed at preventing potential disqualification of aspirants by relevant electoral authorities and ensuring adherence to…
Edo Pays ₦385m Monthly for Radisson Hotel Loan – Afegbua
According to him, preliminary records reviewed by the current administration indicate that the ₦25 billion facility was raised in the…
Edo: 31 arrested in raids on suspected cultists’ hideouts in Uromi
The suspects were arrested following a violent clash between rival cult groups on Nov. 13, which left one individual hospitalized…
Ex-Edo deputy governor gets ultimatum to return state’s property
According to Edo government, Omobayo is still in possession of many official items, including vehicles, documents, and other state-owned assets…
Edo govt raises 2025 budget by ₦125bn, gives reasons
The revised budget is expected to be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for legislative consideration and passage.
Motorists, business owners count losses over poor state of Benin/Sapele road
Speaking during the inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the road at the weekend, Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed confidence that…
Edo govt, NLC headed for clash over caretaker committee
A fresh crisis is brewing between the Edo State Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as both sides prepare…