Alaghodaro 2019: My reforms, people-oriented policies’ll earn me a second term — Obaseki
…assures investors, devt partners, others of safe, conducive business environment The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the far-reaching reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the fortunes of the state and restored hope to the people, are among the many reasons that would earn him a second term in office. Governor Obaseki […]
Service sector contributed N1.2trn to Edo’s GDP in 2017 —NBS
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Edo state’s service sector contributed N1.2 trillion to its N2.3 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2017. Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Joseph Eboigbe disclosed this while presenting the “2020-2022 Medium Term Expenditure Frame Work (MTEF),” at a-one-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic […]
Police arraigns two FRSC personnel over alleged murder
By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The police in Edo state yesterday arraigned two personnel of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) 32-year-old Onotu John and 35 years old Francis Igboh allegedly killing a 38 years old Samuel Odion a passenger in a commercial while he was said to be defending the driver. They […]
Obaseki launches Edo Health Insurance scheme on Oct 31
The Edo State Government has concluded plans for the launch of the state’s Compulsory Health Insurance Scheme on Thursday, October 31, which will ensure that affordable healthcare is accessible to residents in the state. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the governor, at the […]
Oil palm production: Group lauds Obaseki’s reforms on reforestation
By Gabriel Enogholase – Benin African Palm Oil Initiative (APOI) has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on his commitment to ensuring sustainable oil palm production and reforestation in the state. The facilitator of APOI in Edo State, Mr. Churchill Oboh, gave the commendation during a training programme organised by Proforest for thirty […]
Edo: Residence of sacked council chairman attacked
Seeks redress over removal By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The crisis rocking Edo State All Progressives Congress, APC, continued with a reported attack at the residence of the former chairman of Etsako West local government area, Yakubu Musa situated in GRA area of Auchi, Etsako West local government area by unknown gunmen. The national […]
