The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government plans to recruit and train over 10, 000 local security personnel in the state to complement the efforts of the federal security agents in tackling insecurity across the state. Obaseki disclosed this during an inspection of the Police Training …

The Edo State Government through the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOGPADEC) has commenced Rural Electrification of Abudu and other communities in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, as well as some communities in Uhunmwonde LGA. The government also installed 2.5MV/3311VA transformers in the communities to boost power …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, granted tax credit to Saro Group of Companies, as part of efforts by the government to fast-track development across the state. The governor, while signing the clearance certificate at the Government House in Benin City, said the tax …

BENIN CITY- Arising from her alleged highhandedness, disrespectful and insubordination, members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, have commenced indefinite boycotting of Edo State High Court 6, Benin City, Presided over by Honourable Justice Helen Adesuwa Courage-Ogbebor. This was contained in a statement signed by the Branch’s chairman, …

BENIN CITY- The need for collaborations amongst key government institutions, Civil Society Organisations and United Nations in sensitising the people against Human Trafficking as well as where Victims of Trafficking (VoTs) can receive assistance and access to Justice Services has been stressed. The assertion was made during a One-Day 5km …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has saluted the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, for his support and collaboration with the government to check the criminal activities of land grabbers in the state. Obaseki gave the commendation …

ABUJA: The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commemorated the 2021 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the launch of identification and reporting tools for victims of human trafficking in Nigeria. The harmonised tools, according to the IOM Chief of Mission, Mr Frantz Celestine is an IOM’s project titled, …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has suspended the Principal of Edo College, Benin City, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi and the House Master for Akenzua Hall of Residence of the school, Mr. Oamen Stanley, over the disturbing viral social media video of abuse by students of the college, who were …

BENIN CITY- Senior Pastor of the House of Favour International Church, HOFIC, Rev. Lucky Onaiwu, has warned parents against skipping their children/wards’ classes in school, saying it will not augur well with them in terms of academic learning, just as he has commended the Edo State Government, particularly His Excellency …