Obaseki commends Channels on sports tournament
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has restated his commitment to developing sports in the state as he expressed support for the Channels Kids Cup, which started in Edo State and which is...
View ArticleEdo clean up: Govt provides temporary bus terminal
The Edo state government has provided a temporary central bus terminal at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Central premises to alleviate the plight of commuters and drivers in the Benin metropolis till the...
View ArticlePolice vow to arrest killers of family of 6 in Ogun
Abeokuta – The Police in Ogun, on Wednesday, said they would work assiduously to arrest the killers of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdulsalam Yusuf and members of his family. Police Public Relations Officer...
View ArticleAdeleke family mulls legal options over autopsy report
Osogbo – The family of late Sen. Isiaka Adeleke says it will consider all legal options against the Chief Medical Director of Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Prof. Akeem Lasisi,...
View ArticleObaseki hails 27-year old Nigerian recipient of British Honour
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has applauded the assiduity and resilience of 27-year old Nigerian, Anne-Marie Osawemwemze Imafidon, who, on Friday, received a national honour from Queen Elizabeth...
View Article‘Why we co-sponsored Okpekpe Race’ – Edo Govt
The government of Edo State has reacted strongly to claims that it lavished the state’s money on the recently concluded 10km Okpekpe Race, adding that funds invested into the race were carefully...
View ArticleEdo Govt. Holds Workshop On Urban And Town Planning
BENIN CITY: Edo State government has held a one day workshop to examine the challenges of unstructured and illegal urbanization and proffer solution to ensure Benin regains its city status. Speaking to...
View ArticleTying of Suspect to Van: AIG detains policemen as victims narrates ordeal...
BENIN CITY-The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 5 Mr Abubakar Adamu Mohammed has ordered the detention of policemen who allegedly handcuffed a suspect to police patrol van in Benin...
View ArticleMinimum Wage: FEC to review committee’s recommendation on Wednesday
Abuja – Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said on Friday that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would review the report of the joint committee on the National Minimum Wage on...
View ArticleJAMB denies rumour of extension of date of registration
Bwari (FCT) – (NAN) The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has debunked rumour of extension of the date of registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Dr Fabian...
View ArticleEdo commences reconstruction of Lucky Way
Residents at Lucky Way in Benin City, the Edo State capital, can now heave a sigh of relief due to the ongoing rehabilitation work to reconstruct their roads by state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki. The...
View ArticleEdo Govt Honours NFF President
Benin city – Edo state Governor Mr Godwin Obaseki has described the president, Nigeria Football Federation and newly elected executive member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF),Mr Amaju...
View ArticleObaseki shuts down Edo Line, relocates staff to ministry of transport
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has shut down state-owned transport outfit, Edo line, indefinitely and directed that its staff be relocated to the Edo State Ministry of Transport. The governor...
View ArticleNAWACS-AAU holds international conference
EKPOMA-The National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), Ambrose Alli University (AAU) chapter has held its first International Conference,with the keynote paper delivered by a professor from the...
View ArticleKano Assembly halts probe on fraud allegations against Emir Sanusi
Kano – The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday stopped the investigation on the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over allegations of misappropriation of funds belonging to Kano Emirate Council....
View ArticlePDP leadership tussle: S/Court reserves judgment
Abuja – The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment on appeal challenging the affirmation of Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Chief Justice of...
View ArticlePolice arrest 2 over death of 3 friends in Benin apartment
BENIN CITY-Police in Edo have arrested two persons over the mysterious death of three friends inside an apartment in Benin City, last Sunday. The Spokesman, Edo State Police Command DSP Moses Nkombe...
View ArticleEdo PDP should leak its wounds and Leave Obaseki alone
Last September, Edo people went to the polls and voted massively for Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Comrade Phillip Shaibu as their Governor and Deputy Governor respectively. The State Chapter of the Peoples...
View ArticleEdo speaker denies division in house
Benin – The speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Dr Justin Okonoboh, on Monday debunked the rumour that there was wrangling in the house. Okonoboh told newsmen in Benin while inspecting ongoing renovation...
View ArticleINEC says decentralisation of voting unconstitutional
Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said the call by Nigerians for decentralisation of voting was unconstitutional. Mrs Ndidi Okafor, Deputy Director, Public...
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