Edo can generate 200,000 jobs from palm oil ― Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele says Edo can generate more than 200,000 jobs and millions of dollars in foreign exchange from supporting cultivation and processing of palm oil. Emefiele, said this at the first convocation lecture of Edo State University, Iyamho, Auchi, on Friday. In his lecture entitled “The Role […]
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, […]
APC in Edo suspends Secretary
The Edo chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has suspended its Secretary, Mr Lawrence Okah.
Thugs take over Edo APC Secretariat as party chairman suspends scribe
…only the party can suspend me Okah By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The crisis rocking Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress got messier yesterday as the state chairman of the party, Barr Anselm Ojezua issued a letter of suspension to the state secretary of the party, Lawrence Okah. When Saturday Vanguard visited […]
