BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government, on Tuesday, entered an agreement with Persianas Nigeria Limited for the development and construction of a modern shopping centre in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, while addressing journalists after signing the partnership agreement for the …

Abuja – The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to establish the Nationwide Emergency Communications Service. It also approved 112 as the toll-free number for emergencies. The approval followed the consideration of the report of Senate Committee on Communication on Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number (Establishment) Bill, 2021, at plenary. …

The Edo State Government has called for patience and collaboration of residents of Ekehuan Road axis of Benin City, reassuring that the government is committed to the completion of the ongoing reconstruction and dualisation of the road and other projects in the state. Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Infrastructure, …

Edo State, on Tuesday, commenced the administration of the second dose of Moderna vaccines across the state’s 18 local government councils as part of ramped up efforts to contain the third wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Osamwony Irowa disclosed this to journalists …

Benin City- Nigerians have been called upon to unite to move the nation forward and any one calling for war should be regarded as an enemy. The call made by Elder Peter Otamere Eguavoen (Rtd) in a statement issued in Benin City, noted that those who did not see or …

…as Senate refers his external loan request to committee The Nigerian Senate, Tuesday, received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the nominations of Members of the Board of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The President in a letter to the upper chamber also sought …

Benin – The Network for the Advancement of Persons with Visable Disability (NAPVID) on Monday donated learning materials to pupils of the School for Physically Challenged Persons, and special students of Ihogbe College in Benin city. The educational materials include note books, pencils, crayons, magnetic alphabets and numbers, colour marker, …

…begins administration of second dose of Moderna vaccines tomorrow Edo State has confirmed the death of five more persons who were not inoculated with the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, with the government urging citizens to come out to get the vaccines in order to remain safe and healthy. The State COVID-19 …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Thursday, September 23, 2021flag-off the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers as part of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programnme (CARES). In a statement, Coordinator, Nigeria Cares, Edo State Programme Office, Ifueko Alufohai, said the …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the government is supporting the manufacturing and industrial sector in the state to boost productivity and reap from the gains of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The governor disclosed this at the 35th Annual General Meeting …