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 […]
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Edo medical scientists submit Covid-19 herbal invention to NIPRD
In line with the search for a local solution in the cure for Covid-19, the Edo State-born medical scientist and pathologist, Odion Obumese, has submitted the Covid-19 herbal drug he invented to the Minister of Health and National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research & Development (NIPRD) for trails and approval.
Edo discharges 11 more patients, clears 1159 suspected cases, records two more deaths
As Obaseki commends health workers’ resilience, commitment The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of 11 more Coronaviruses (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to return to their families. The state also recorded two more COVID-19-related deaths and exited 1159 suspected cases, including 340 […]
COVID-19: Obaseki decry community spread, as Edo records 240 confirmed cases, 10th death
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed concern over the rising cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state, noting that the recent upsurge suggests that the community spread of the virus is alarming. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, reassured that the state government remains committed to containing the COVID-19 pandemic […]
CCETC-Ossiomo Power Plant set for test run, as Edo power sector opens for competition
With the completion of the installation of 33KVA lines and a sub-station at the Edo State Secretariat complex, the much-awaited 55MW CCTEC-Ossiomo Power Plant is set for a test run in the next couple of weeks, opening up the state’s power sector for competition for the benefit of residential and industrial consumers. The CCETC-Ossiomo benefits […]
Edo govt flays misleading video on truck intercepted by NDLEA
The Edo State Government has described as misleading a video making the rounds on social media with a footnote that a Dangote truck was impounded in Benin City recently by the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for allegedly conveying arms and ammunition and other contraband materials. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the […]
