BENIN CITY-Unknown gunmen have abducted the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, in Benin City. Sources revealed that the NIS spokeswoman Mrs Bridget Esene was waylaid and whisked away by the gun wielding gang while on her way to church at Ikhueniro …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked the Commissioner of Police, Philip Ogbadu to ensure that the state is free of crime, noting that government will work closely with the Police to provide adequate security for Edo residents. Obaseki gave the charge during a meeting …

The Edo State Government Coronavirus (COVID19) Taskforce has visited churches to enforce compliance to safety protocols released by the state government to check the spread of the second wave of the pandemic. The state government monitoring team led by Mrs Grace Ireotoi and Mrs Irene Uabor visited Holy Cross Cathedral, …

The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has concluded plans to commence academic activities using online resources with the distribution of computers to academic staff to facilitate open, distance and flexible learning. Rector of the polytechnic, Prof. Abiodun Falodun, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists, said the school has trained …

Edo State has recorded 50 new cases and four recoveries from the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, as the government intensifies efforts to curb the spread of the virus across all communities in the state and protect the people. State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during a meeting of …

An Edo Magistrate Court in Oredo Magisterial District has convicted nine persons for violating the state government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, with the convicts sentenced to community service as punishment for refusing to wear facemasks in public and breaking the 10pm to 5am curfew in the state. Twelve suspects were arraigned …

The Edo State Government on Friday has concluded plans to train teachers across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state on coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention protocol ahead of school resumption in the state. Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Osawonyi Irowa, disclosed this to journalists in Benin …

… places reward of up to N250, 000 for information leading to rearrest of escapee prisoners Edo State Government has opened a portal for members of the public to submit credible information that could lead to the arrest of fleeing inmates from two Medium Security Correctional Centres (MSCC) in Benin …

The Edo State Government has said that the suspension of schools’ resumption is applicable to all educational institutions in the state. The government noted that the directive would be reviewed on February 1, 2021, when the outcome of efforts to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state would …

BENIN CITY: The Edo State Government has urged stakeholders in the state’s hospitality sector to ensure compliance with the health and safety precautions rolled out to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The charge was made by the Edo State COVID-19 Risk Communication Team during a meeting of the Association …