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My loyalty to Obaseki remains absolute, says Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has reiterated his commitment to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had recently accused…
Obaseki: Why we can’t host international sporting events
When completed, the 170-room Edo Radisson Hotel will be part of the government's programmes to raise tourism receipts, drive economic…
Edo to reopen Dagbala gold site to licensed miners
The state government had finalized plans to establish a solid mineral exploration company as a means of increasing revenue for…
Kidnapper killed, 3 cultists arrested in Edo
Iwegbu said in its continuous efforts to stem the tide of heinous crimes and criminality in the state, the command…
Edo Assembly passes Local Government, EDSIEC amendment bills
The Edo House of Assembly has passed the Edo State Local Government Electoral Bill and Edo State Independent Electoral Commission…
Anger over compulsory COVID-19 vaccination in Edo
Edo government carried out its threat on Sept. 13 to stop civil servants and other citizens without proof of vaccination…
Betsy Obaseki unveils logo for BOWFT 2021
Wife of Edo State Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki has unveiled the Logo of Besty Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) 2021.
Obaseki says security situation in Edo, relatively calm
Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Phillip Ogbadu also said that the security situation in July was very calm.
Obaseki inaugurates Edo BEST 2.0 programme
Governor Godwin Obaseki on Monday inaugurated the “Edo BEST 2.0” programme, aimed at capturing all secondary schools and tertiary institutions…
Edo govt reads riot act to property developers
The Edo State Government has warned property developers erecting buildings without approval from relevant regulatory authorities to either discontinue or…
4,250 Edo residents trained to boost food security
No fewer than 4,250 youths and women in Edo state have commenced a six-day training on agribusiness to boost food…
Edo vigilante operatives to train at Police academy
Arrangements are in top gear for operatives of the Edo State Community Vigilante Security Network, to undergo training at the…
Obaseki assures of better, brighter future
Governor Godwin Obaseki has attributed increased economic activities in the state to its strategic location and the resilience of its…
26 trafficked women, children rescued in Edo
No fewer than 26 women and children believed to be victims of human trafficking have been rescued by operatives of…
Nosa Okoro arraigned for fuel theft in Edo
The police on Wednesday arraigned one Nosa Okoro, 34, before an Ogbeson Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benin for allegedly stealing…