No clash between Obaseki, his deputy, Shaibu — Gov’s spokesman
By Gabriel Enogholase – Benin Specialist Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie has flayed rumours that there was a clash between Governor Godwin Obaseki Comrade Philip Shaibu. In a statement in Benin yesterday, Osagie said the falsehood could only have emanated from the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]
Edo COVID-19 frontline workers to get outstanding allowance
As govt concludes payroll vetting The Edo State Government has said the frontline workers temporarily engaged in screening and testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state would be paid their outstanding allowance upon the conclusion of the vetting of their payroll. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, in […]
Edo PDP, Diaspora group, others congratulate Obaseki over victory at primary poll
Say Obaseki’s goodwill, performance will earn him re-election The emergence of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 19, 2020, gubernatorial poll in the state has continued to generate myriads of commendations and congratulatory messages, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), groups, and political […]
Forum of retired Heads of Service, Permanent Secretaries donate N500,000 to Edo COVID-19 fund
Urges residents to complement govt’s efforts to check spread The Edo Forum of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries has donated N500,000 to boost the Edo State Government’s response to check the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state. Chairman of the forum, Mallam Ikhelowa Atalasa Hanson, who made the presentation at Government […]
Edo 2020: Court declares Ize-Iyamu APC member
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin-City The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has declared Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu an authentic member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and that he is qualified to contest in the coming governorship election as a member of the party. The presiding Judge, Justice Emmanuel Ahamiojie, in his ruling […]
Flooding: Edo Govt assures timely completion of water detention pond project
The Edo State Government has assured residents of Benin City on timely completion of water detention pond projects to check flooding in the state. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, Mr. Lucky Wasa, gave the assurance after inspecting the water detention pond in the Erediauwa axis of Benin City. He said the state government […]
