BENIN CITY-The Inspector General of Police, IGP Abubakar Adamu has called for collective effort towards tackling insecurity in Nigeria, maintaining it is “the only way out”. IGP Adamu made the call during a mass sensitization of members of the public in the South South Geopolitical zone on Community Policing, with …
Read More »Obaseki’s reforms: Foreign, local retailers strike gold in Benin, rake in millions, mull expansion
New retail entrants into the retail sector in Benin City, Edo State, have reported impressive sales and patronage, with the foreign and local players eking millions in revenue in a short period of operation in the state. ` The outlets cut across department stores, food and confectionaries chains and discount …
Read More »IWD 2021: Obaseki commits to accommodating more women in govt, advocates gender mainstreaming
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has committed to accommodating more women in his government by ensuring that they are given equal opportunity to contribute to the state’s development. The governor, who said this in commemoration of the International Women’s Day marked every March 8, noted that he would …
Read More »Edo govt, UNIDO meet heads of MDAs, others over state’s industrialisation drive
The Edo State Government is collaborating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the realisation of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s industrialisation drive, aimed at ensuring economic growth and development. The state government and UNIDO recently held a technical session with the heads of Ministries Departments and Agencies …
Read More »Senior police officer kidnapped in Edo
BENIN CITY- Gunmen have abducted a serving senior police officer in Benin City. ASP Clement Amoko was abducted at his residence, 2, Ohenhen Street, Off Iguikpe road, Useh Quarters, Benin City, yesterday morning. The armed men were said to have whisked the officer away in his private vehicle. A family …
Read More »Obaseki meets Oshiomhole in Auchi, says no personal grudge with ex-APC chair … ‘PDP Zonal Congress to hold Tuesday’
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at the weekend maintained that he has no personal grudges against his predecessor and former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, but only dislikes his style of politics. Obaseki disclosed this to journalists in Auchi, Etsako-West Local Government Area …
Read More »Obaseki pledges sustained investment in Edo’s healthcare system, more support for School of Nursing, Uzairue
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the state government will support the Catholic School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uzairue in Etsako-West Local Government Area, as part of commitment to strengthen the healthcare system in the state. Obaseki gave the assurance at the Centenary Birthday Thanksgiving celebration …
Read More »COVID-19 2nd wave: Edo govt urges residents to support in reducing community transmission
The Edo State Government has urged residents to support the government in reducing community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) by ensuring compliance with the state’s preventive protocols to check the spread of the second wave of the pandemic. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi gave the charge while speaking …
Read More »Edo Tech Park: Decagon screens shortlisted candidates, sets to open Benin campus
In line with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s drive to make Edo a hub for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and innovation talent in Nigeria, leading software engineering firm, Decagon, has concluded the screening of candidates for the Edo Tech Park. The park, set to open in Benin City, is aimed at training …
Read More »Edo govt reads riot act against criminals removing steel manhole covers on major roads, walkways
The Edo State Government has urged members of the public to report anyone or group of persons found removing manhole covers on major roads and walkways to the nearest security agency or to the Ministry of Environment and Sustainability. In a statement, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, Lucky …
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