Year 2021

…intensifies vaccination exercise, inoculates 19, 579 persons Edo State has recorded three more COVID-19-related deaths and 92 new confirmed cases, bringing the total number of fatalities recorded in the state to 11. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has charged students, parents and other stakeholders to protect infrastructures in state-owned schools in their communities. The governor gave the charge during a meeting with traditional and religious leaders, teachers, parents, pupils and…

Following efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to get more residents vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccines and achieve herd immunity against the deadly virus, Christians in Benin metropolis on Sunday turned out en masse to receive doses of AstraZeneca…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government will work with the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), to reduce road accidents across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. He said this during a courtesy visit by the FRSC Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone 5 Headquarters, Assistant…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain investment in security and infrastructural development, ensuring an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Obaseki gave the assurance when he received members of the Edo State Bike/Tricycle…

…only those with proof of one dose of vaccination to access large gatherings The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, flagged off the second phase coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination exercise, announcing restriction on mass gatherings across the state. Obaseki,…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for increased collaboration between governments at all levels and the traditional institution to tackle the problem of insecurity and other challenges confronting the country. Obaseki made the call when he received…

Edo State has recorded 32 new cases and two recoveries from coronavirus (COVID-19), as the death toll from the virus rises to four in the third wave of the pandemic. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has launched a vigilante network for the Edo Central Senatorial District, known as Atanakpa, as part of measures to boost security in the state and ensure the protection of lives and property of…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the revamp of the Edo State College of Education will enhance the employability of graduates from the institution to compete favourably with their peers across the globe.   Representative of the…