Edo APC Adopts Indirect Primary, Says NWC Lacks Power To Decide Mode Of Primary

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By Temidayo Akinsuyi Lagos – The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday said it is adopting the indirect primary method for the emergence of the party’s flagbearer in the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state. The National Working Committee (NWC) had in the early hours of Friday said it has adopted direct primary […]

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Coronavirus: Ambrose Alli Varsity boosts Edo govt’s response with 5,000 reusable facemasks

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The Management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has donated 5000 reusable and washable facemasks to the Edo State Government, as a contribution to the state’s campaign against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, who was represented by the Director, Center for Entrepreneurial/Career Studies, AAU, Ekpoma, Engr. Prof. Osadolor Odia, presented the materials […]

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Programme schedule to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on Esan market women and their affairs

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Market women from the five Local Government Areas of Esanland – Esan West, Esan Central, Esan NorthEast, Esan SouthEast and Igueben shall be involved in an all Esan discussion on COVID-19 today at 4:30pm today, Monday 11th of May, 2020. Join in the streamed programme at any of the following facebook pages: 1. Johnbosco Ezehi 2.Esanbinoculars 3.Holy family media house […]

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COVID-19: Edo govt screens 104,186 persons, discharges one, contact traces 689 others

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The Edo State Government, as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has ramped up ongoing screening and testing exercise across the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs), screening over 104,186 persons, testing about 704 residents and contact tracing over 689 others who have had various degrees of contacts with confirmed cases.  Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, […]

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We’re well equipped to manage COVID-19 patients – MD, Stella Obasanjo Hospital

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The Medical Director, Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Dr. Osagie Ebonwonyi, has said the hospital is well-equipped to manage coronavirus (COVID-19) patients with ample support from the Edo State Government. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, Dr. Ebonwonyi said urged residents to comply with government directives to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. He noted, “The pandemic is a serious […]

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Oshiomhole continues to violate COVID-19 rules, cause crisis – Edo govt

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The Edo State Government has said that the state’s former governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has continued to violate directives to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and cause crisis in the state by organizing political gatherings through the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM).  In a statement, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy and Commissioner for […]

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COVID-19 violations: Edo govt flays fruitless efforts to defend Oshiomhole’s indiscretions, insensitivity

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The Edo State Government has deplored renewed attempts by members of the rogue group, the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) to distance Comrade Adams Oshiomhole from the violation of government’s regulations to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Edo State. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, noted that […]

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CHRISTMAS Jamboree 2017

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Catholic CHESS Project Holds its first CHILDREN’S CAMP & CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE from: Wednesday 20th December, 2017 to: Tuesday 26th December, 2017 @ Holy Family Children’s Home, Efandion Quarters, Uromi, Edo State. Featuring the Nigeria Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie and many other actors. its going to be fun. Its going to start from Wednesday 20th December, 2017 (Child Drop off) to: Tuesday 26th December, 2017 […]

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Benin Industrial Park to be powered by locally-sourced gas – Obaseki

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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to utilise gas explored in the state to power the Benin Industrial Park in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state. Obaseki disclosed this during the 2017 Producers’ Forum Retreat of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), which held in Benin City, Edo […]

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Edo LGAs’ IGR rises 500%, from N30m to N150m

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Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) reforms being implemented by his administration have yielded positive result, as annual collection in local council areas has climbed from N30 million in November 2016 to 150 million in November this year. The governor said this when he inaugurated the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers […]

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