Tag: Edo state government
Derivation fund: Edo govt says it receives only N2.1bn, slams Oshiomhole
The Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Chris Nehikare, accused Adams Oshiomhole, of leaving office with a debt of N160 billion…
Edo warns ritualists to stay off government facilities
Commissioner for information, Mr Chris Nehikhare, told newsmen in Benin on Friday that the government was particularly irked by the…
Obaseki orders autopsy on 10 corpses discovered inside Edo forest
Nehikhare, who described the incident as saddening, said the government has pledged to unravel the cause of the deaths.
Obaseki moves to improve land administration in Edo
During the interactive session/workshop, the Governor noted that the registration of a community land is the only proof of ownership…
All billboards in Benin metropolis now owned by PDP – Obaseki’s aide
By Jethro Ibileke Edo Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said all billboards in Benin, the state capital now…
Why we give out Nigerian Observer to new management – Edo govt
Nigerian Observer was established 55 years ago, during the military administration of the late Brigadier-General Samuel Ogbemudia.
Anger as Obaseki ‘lied’ with security to demolish buildings in Benin
The victims of demolition expressed anger over government's deception that it imposed curfew in the area to tackle the problem…
Edo govt imposes 24-hour curfew in parts of Benin city
Edo government said the curfew is to make way for make way for the conduct of security exercise in the…
Blind man beaten, locked up to die by family members; Edo govt fumes
The victim was reportedly beaten, locked up without food in the family house for seven days and left to die…
Attack in Edo not carried out by ISWAP – Police, govt
But, the State Government, in a statement on Saturday by its Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, refuted claims…
Edo to conduct mass burial for corpses at the illegal mortuary, others
Owners/operators of mortuaries or embalmment homes who are not duly registered with the Ministry of Health are advised to obtain…
Commercial drivers protest against Obaseki’s colour code in Benin
Omoriege said even though, drivers were saying they will not pay, government would give them six months before the enforcement.
Edo govt asks traditional rulers to flush out criminal herdsmen from forests
A priest of St Michael Catholic church, lkhabigbo, Etsako West Local Government area of Edo State, Rev Father Christopher Odia,…
Ogiamien title: Benin Traditional Council slams Obaseki’s govt.
The Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe flayed the action, stressing that the Oba of Benin was not consulted before…
Edo govt. suspends union activities in state-owned higher institutions
The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, announced the suspension in a statement on Wednesday.
Edo flags off initiative to tackle neonatal mortality
As part of the new campaign, Edo state government is training health personnel from all medical facilities in the state…
Obaseki approves policy on aging for Edo
Edo Commissioner for Orientation and Communication, Andrew Emwanta noted that the policy is part of efforts by the government to…
Alleged N7bn loan: Edo Govt. slams APC
APC chairman in the state, Col. David Imuse (Rtd), had at a news conference on Saturday, stated that accessing such…
Lassa Fever ravages Edo, 17 dead, 136 cases reported
Akoria noted that the 136 cases were recorded since the recent outbreak of the epidemic in the State, and with…
Obaseki, US-based Nigerian physicians collaborate for medical outreach
The medical outreach in Edo by the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) will cover diverse medical treatments…
We want more than gunboats, Ijaw communities tell Obaseki
Ijaw people in Edo warns Obaseki that 100 gunboats will not be able to change the insecurity that will greet…
Edo acquires gunboats to boost security on waterways
According to Osifo, acquisition of the boats was part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to create a…
ASUU drags Edo Govt to court over legality of Special Intervention Powers Law 2021
ASUU insisted that the amendment is a subtle attempt by the Government to take over the affairs of the University…
Edo govt: No plan to retrench workers in 2022
Rather, Edo State government said it has concluded plans to further employ more hands.
Edo gets N2.5bn grant from ASR Africa
The grant is under ASR Africa Tertiary Health System Support Scheme.
Alaghodaro 2021 raises hope for Edo’s industrial development
The Alaghodaro Summit, in its fifth edition, is scheduled to take place between November 12 and 14, 2021
Edo govt. announces burial programme for Sir Victor Uwaifo
The funeral for Uwaifo would commence on October 14 with tributes, vigil mass/service of songs at the Ogbemudia Stadium Benin.
Massive protest against compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in Edo
Members of civil society organistions and students unions on Monday staged a massive protest against Edo State's no-COVID-19 vaccination, no-entry…
COVID-19: Edo locks out unvaccinated workers out of secretariatÂ
Edo State Government on Wednesday locked out workers in its employ who did not provide proofs of having taken theCOVID-19…
Edo receives 76,712 doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Edo State Government has taken delivery of 76,712 doses of Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from the Federal Government.