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The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to launch telemedicine services across the state’s 18 local councils in partnership with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America. The Edo Commissioner of Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, who disclosed this to journalists…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his government is taking deliberate steps to strengthen partnership with the private sector to deepen the government’s investment drive and ensure sustainable economic growth and development across the state. Obaseki, who…

The Edo State Government has extended the penalty-free period for regularisation of building plans in the state to April 30, calling on residents to take advantage of the extension to process their building approvals. The Edo State Commissioner for Physical Planning,…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, unveiled the Edo State Social Protection Policy to checkmate social vices and protect vulnerable persons in the state. Obaseki launched the policy at a town-hall meeting tagged, ‘Welfare Enhancement and Sustainable…

The Edo State Government has commenced the process of forest allocation to prospective timber concessionaires in the state as part of efforts to reopen the state’s forest. Chairman Forestry Commission, Edward Obiaw, in a statement, urged interested Timber Licensees, Sawmillers,…

…urges increased collaboration to preserve environment, protect health The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration remains committed to upgrading Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCS) in the state, equipping them with world-class equipment and manpower to guarantee an…

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has suspended the conduct of the local government elections scheduled for April 19, 2022. According to a statement signed by Emmanuel Abebe on behalf of the Chairman of EDSIEC, the suspension of the local council…

The Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki,has said that his administration is set to launch a telemedicine platform that will leverage the expertise of health care providers abroad to strengthen the existing health care system in the State. Commissioner for Health…

Edo State has recorded 176 cases of Lassa fever since the outbreak of the disease in the state, with the government stepping up efforts to contain the epidemic. The Edo Commissioner of Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, disclosed this while briefing…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, received the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5 Command Headquarters, Benin, AIG Lawan Tanko Jimeta, charging him to collaborate with the state government to resolve communal clashes and land disputes in the State. The…