Edo 2020: APC leaders across 18 LGAs adopt Obaseki as party’s flagbearer
…as gov presents scorecard Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, have unanimously adopted Governor Godwin Obaseki, as the party’s flagbearer for the 2020 gubernatorial election in the state. The leaders adopted the governor during an enlarged meeting with the governor at Government House in Benin […]
Delegates laud NAFEST’s contribution to national unity
Delegates to the 32nd edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) in Benin have commended the Federal Government for initiating the event, describing it as a veritable platform for the promotion of national peace and unity. A cross-section of the people said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Edo govt. thanks NAFEST delegates, guests for successful event
Mr. Osazee Osemwingie-Ero, the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs in Edo, has lauded delegates to the 32nd edition of 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) for their contributions to the success of the event. ALSO READ: Pregnant woman, three others killed in Edo auto crash Speaking at the closing ceremony of […]
FG, UNICEF commend Obaseki as Edo launches open defecation-free road map
The Federal Government and the United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) have commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his relentless efforts and commitment towards the eradication of open defecation and its associated problems in the state. The Minister of Water Resources, Sulaiman Adamu and UNICEF’s Communication for Development Specialist, Mrs. Caroline Akosile who […]
Obaseki calls for closure of illegal entry points into Nigeria
By Gabriel Enogholase Against the background of the nefarious activities of some illegal immigrants in Nigeria, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for the closure of illegal entry points into the country to curtail their activities. He made the call yesterday in Benin while declaring open the 2019 Comptroller-General of Immigration’s Annual […]
Edo youth, Uwadia, takes Obaseki’s reforms on girl-child education to Africa Youth Summit in Kigali
A member of the National Youth Parliament representing Edo State, Hon. Daniel Uwadia, has showcased Governor Godwin Obaseki’s reforms on girl-child education at the ‘Youth Connekt’ Africa Summit, which held from October 9 to 11 in Kigali, Rwanda. The event was attended by participants from over 91 different countries from around the world, who converged in […]
Cab drivers, hotels record high patronage as NAFEST hits day 5
Cab drivers and hotels in Benin city are taking advantage of the ongoing, National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), to record more sales as the festival hit day five of the event. A cross-section of cab operators and hotel agents disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday […]
Hosting 2020 National Sports Festival, proof of FG’s endorsement of Obaseki —President’s aide
Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, and current Senior Technical Assistant on Print Media to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Louis Odion, has said that Edo State’s hosting of the 2020 National Sports Festival is a massive endorsement by the Federal Government of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Odion said this while addressing journalists […]
NAFEST: Three Nigerians recognised for contributing to nation-building
Three Nigerians who have contributed to the growth of the nation were on Tuesday in Benin City recognised by the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Olusegun Runsewe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the personalities included Mrs. Florence Robinson, Mr. James Ikemsinachukwu and Lancelot Imasuen. They were recognised during […]
Traders, artisans, others drum support for 2019 Alaghodaro Summit
Members of different traders unions, market associations, and artisans in Edo State have drummed support for the 2019 Alaghodaro Summit, noting that they are fully in support of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s policies, programmes, and initiatives which continue to transform the lives of Edo people. The 2019 Alaghodaro Summit themed “Delivering to Our People: The Next […]
Civil society groups throw weight behind 2019 Alaghodaro Summit
Barely a month to the 2019 Alaghodaro Summit, civil society groups in Edo State has expressed support for the 2019 edition of the annual event, pledging to work towards having a memorable celebration of the third-year anniversary of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. A top official of a civil society group, who spoke with […]
Coronation Anniversary: Obaseki leads Edo EXCO members to celebrate with Oba of Benin
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at the weekend led members of the State Executive Council to the palace of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to mark the revered monarch’s 3rd coronation anniversary. Dignitaries in the delegation include Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), Rt. […]
Gov. Obaseki declares Edo NAFEST 2019 open
…says culture has returned home to Edo State By Osa Amaadi, Arts Editor Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday declared open the 32nd edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST, being hosted this year by Edo State. The ceremony took place at the University of Benin, Edo State. Governor Obaseki who […]
NAFEST 2019: Orunsewe, Obaseki urges national unity
By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City It was a colourful ceremony at the University of Benin Sports Complex when the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture tagged NAFEST 2019 opened were the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NACA), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and Governor Godwin Obaseki called for Nigeria to use the festival […]
No place for thugs in Edo state ― Gov Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin-city Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed to sustain promise to keep thugs off the streets in the state as part of the commitment to attract investors to the state. He stated this yesterday in Benin when he played host to members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]
Obaseki celebrates with Oba of Benin on 3rd coronation anniversary
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has celebrated with the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, on the revered monarch’s 3rd coronation anniversary. In a statement, the governor said the Oba of Benin’s glorious reign and unwavering support for government policies and programmes have been been a veritable pillar for social justice, […]
