Yuletide: Edo residents mark peaceful celebrations
Residents of Edo State have applauded the state government for the serene and peaceful atmosphere in which they marked the Yuletide festivities. A cross-section of the residents, who spoke with journalists in Benin City, said the celebrations went on peacefully, owing to the proactive measures put in place by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, the […]
We’ll not be deterred by forces intent on derailing devt in Edo, Obaseki insists
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will not be distracted by forces intent on slowing down the pace of development in the state. He said this while addressing journalists after the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Government House in Benin City, Edo State. ALSO READ: Edo government seals UNIBEN offices […]
Police arrest robbery gang who killed, threw driver’s corps into river
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested a four-man robbery gang who stabbed a cab driver and threw the corpse into Ikpoba River. Names of the gang were given as Moses Osamudiamen, Chinedu Amah, Chinonso Ozuoro and Emmanuel Obikeze. Police said the gang had hired the cab […]
Obaseki tasks Edo residents on enrollment into Health Insurance Scheme
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked residents in the state to enrol for the State Social Health Insurance Scheme under the Edo State Health Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP), which is designed to ensure that they have access to affordable and quality healthcare services. Obaseki said this in commemoration of the International Health Coverage […]
Benin City APC rally: l stayed away on my own volition ― Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshimhole, has revealed that it was on his own volition that he stayed away from the rally in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Oshiomhole explained that he did not want the enemies of the party to take advantage of the situation to cause mayhem […]
APC Rally: Edo govt insists no rally or gathering must hold
The Edo Government on Friday insisted that no rally or gathering must hold in line with the government ban on all forms of political rallies, demonstrations, and procession in the state. Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu reiterated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after meeting with the Edo Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawal Jimeta. Shuaibu […]
