Inside Edo

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 …

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 – 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 …

The Edo Government through the state’s skills development agency, EdoJobs has partnered the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swiss Government to launch a community-based reintegration programme to tackle unemployment and irregular migration in Edo. Launching the programme with the theme, “Promoting Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood for Returned Migrants …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has urged residents to complement the government’s efforts at containing the COVID-19 pandemic by coming out to get vaccinated against the deadly virus. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi gave the charge while addressing journalists in Benin City at the weekend. …

UBIAJA – The family of Late Mr. Bernard Aririkho, the slain Vigilante Member, who was killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State has received cash grant of N500,000 from the local government. Late Aririkho, 48, was killed during an encounter with Fulani …