Nigerian Observer Online Edition – Latest News and Headlines The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said there are ongoing plans to partner with corporate organisations for the construction of trailer parks in strategic spots across the state, including Ehor, Aviele, Oluku and Okpella, to ease traffic congestion. He also assured of his administration’s commitment to improving the …
Read More »Armed Forces Day: Obaseki pays respect to fallen heroes, hails efforts at sustaining Nigeria’s unity
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged for reflections on the sacrifices of Nigerian fallen heroes for their contribution to the country’s unity. The governor made the call at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. Obaseki said this …
Read More »Shaibu Emerges Midwest Tempo “Man Of The Year”
BENIN CITY – Edo State Deputy Governor has appreciated Publisher of Midwest Tempo for voting him ‘Man of the Year 2019″, calling on the society to be mindful of its choice of role models. In his acceptance sperch at Prestige Hotel, Benin, venue of the event, Shaibu stated, “I was …
Read More »Pay Your Tax For Better Life In Edo, Shaibu Pleads
BENIN CITY – Edo State Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has interfaced with commercial drivers and members of Road Transport employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), at new Central Park, Costain and parts of Isonorho Road Area in Benin City on the need to pay givernment stipulated levies and …
Read More »Obaseki’s road projects open up economic opportunities in Edo rural communities
BENIN CITY – Residents in rural communities across Edo State have continued to pour encomiums on the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration for the spread of infrastructural development to unlock economic opportunities in different parts of the state. Residents along Irue-Oke-Uhiere Road in Uhunmwode Local Government Area hailed the governor for …
Read More »Gov Wike Eulogies Oba Ewuare II over Preservation of Cultural Heritage
PORT-HARCOURT- The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has commended the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, over his role in strengthening traditional institution in Nigeria. Governor Wike gave the commendation while receiving Oba Ewuare II who is in Rivers State for a thank …
Read More »Commission to engage HMOs, others as Edo health insurance scheme kicks off
As the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration kicks off the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme, the state’s health insurance commission has opened application for qualified Health Management Organizations (HMOs) and Health Care Providers to partner with the Commission in providing quality and affordable health care services for residents in the state. …
Read More »Why Oshiomhole can no longer function as national chairman of our party – Edo APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has declared that former Governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has no legal authority to function in office as National Chairman of the APC. In a statement signed by Chairman of Edo APC, Anselm Ojezua, the chapter of the party said …
Read More »Gunmen Abduct 2 Teachers in Edo, Demand N15m Ransom
BENIN CITY- Gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers last Monday kidnapped two teachers at Obi Camp Primary School, Avbiosi Community in Owan West local government area of Edo State. The armed men were said to have stormed the school about 10:30am and ordered six teachers in the school to follow them …
Read More »Obaseki, labour, trade unions harmonise N30,000 minimum wage agreement
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on Monday signed the new N30,000 national minimum wage document, which sets the stage for the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state. The governor had in his new year …
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