Yuletide: Edo govt begins campaign against drug abuse
As part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to dissuade resident of the state from indulging in drug abuse, the Edo State Government has commenced a massive sensitisation campaign against the menace of drug and substance abuse. The campaign tagged, “Stop Drug Abuse in Edo”, kicked off with the launch of the anti-drug […]
Edo 2020: Anxiety in Edo as IG approves mega rally
…as Ize-Iyamu writes Obaseki By Ozioruva Aliu There is anxiety in Edo state as the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu has granted permission to the All Progressives Congress Edo State to hold its mega rally to receive Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and over thirty thousand Peoples Democratic Party, PDP members into the state. Governor Godwin […]
Obaseki tasks traditional rulers on peace, security in communities
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has urged traditional rulers in the country to work towards ensuring peace and security and be at the forefront of correcting anti-social behaviours in their communities. He noted that peaceful atmosphere remains the necessary ingredient for development. Obaseki gave the charge at the Annual General Assembly of the […]
We’re not aware of any Dec 13 APC rally in Edo — Obaseki
Supposed rally provocative, handiwork of unauthorized persons — Edo APC The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has denied knowledge of an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally planned to hold in Benin City, on Friday, December 13. In a chat with journalists after the security meeting with heads of security agencies in the state at […]
Over 4,500 enroll for Obaseki’s social health insurance scheme in Ovia, Egor, 4 other LGAs
To enjoy antenatal care, treatment of acute malaria, immunisation, others Barely four weeks after the launch of the Edo State Social Health Insurance Scheme under the Edo State Health Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP), not less than 4,500 persons have enrolled in the scheme and would enjoy a bouquet of benefits aimed at improving their health status […]
Obaseki reiterates resolve to curb corrupt practices in govt
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his resolve to curb corruption in government by deploying technology in engendering transparency and probity and also improving workers’ welfare so as to discourage them from seeking undue benefit in the line of duty. The governor said this in commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day marked […]
Unions in Ekiti Varsity protest sack of workers, shut down institution
…say it’s fight to finish By Rotimi Ojomoyela Academic and sundry activities at the Ekiti state University Ado Ekiti were on Monday disrupted by aggrieved workers over mass retrenchment of staff of the institution. The management of the university had sacked over 600 workers institution who alleged to have been illegally recruited between 2016 and […]
FRAUD: EFCC secures conviction of 84, recovers N217m in Edo, Ondo in 2019
By Gabriel Enogholase The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has disclosed that it has secured the conviction of 84 persons involved in financial, cyber crimes and other forms of corruptions in Edo, Delta and Ondo states in 2019. Head, Benin Zonal office of EFCC (comprising Edo, Delta and Ondo states), Mr. Muhtar Bello, disclosed […]
Obaseki eulogises world’s first black female senator
Sets up trust fund for her upkeep As part of activities to celebrate the 76th birthday of Nigeria’s first female Senator, Mrs. Franca Afegbua, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured that his administration would donate a house and set up a trust fund for the upkeep of the Edo-born senator. Obaseki, who […]
Sacked Edo council chairman drags Obaseki to court
By Ozioruva Aliu Embattled chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Alhaji Aremiyau Momoh whose removal from office over alleged corrupt practices was confirmed by the State House of Assembly last week, yesterday described his removal as political and that he is going to court to challenge his dismissal which he described […]
Give us 13% derivation fund directly, Edo oil/gas host communities tell Buhari
Festus Ahon Host communities of Oben and Gelegele Flow Station in Edo State have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to follow the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and direct that the 13% oil derivation fund for facilities in their domains be paid directly to them. The communities, which are hosts to facilities […]
Gov. Obaseki signs N179.2bn Appropriation Bill for Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday assented to the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N179.2 billion of the state. Speaking at the ceremony at Government House in Benin, Obaseki said he was hopeful of implementing the budget fully. “It is a budget that I hope and expect will have a performance of not less than […]
Edo community protest killing by NDLEA who is on wanted list
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The people of Ujiogba community in Esan West local government area of Edo state yesterday protested the killing of on Maxwell Okpoma said to be their son by personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) But the NDLEA through its spokesman, Mitchel Ofojeyu said the deceased has […]
Obaseki’s skills devt drive: Edojobs train 150 youths on paint design, production
The Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has trained over 150 youths in the state on paint design and production, in furtherance of the Governor Godwin Obaseki -led administration’s vision to tackle the high rate of unemployment in Edo State through skills acquisition and empowerment programs. According to Head Edojobs, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, the skill […]
Constituents, party chieftains, others hail sack of absentee Edo lawmakers-elect
As the seats of Edo State House of Assembly members-elect who have remained in Abuja and refused to be inaugurated were declared vacant on Wednesday, December 4, by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, affected constituents, and party chieftains have hailed the move, noting that the lack of representation for about 6 […]
JAAC: Edo LGAs get N3.15bn allocation in November
The Edo State Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) has declared N3.15 billion as the total allocation accrued to the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state for the month of October and shared in November. Addressing journalists at the end of the JAAC meeting presided over by the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin […]
