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Edo State has recorded 10 new cases and four more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19) as the government intensifies efforts to contain the second wave of the pandemic. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during a virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has lambasted the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba, for his role in supervising the N30bn Benin City stormwater project, which the governor said was conceived to defraud Edo people.   The governor, who said this while inspecting the […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inspected the Edo Inland Dry Port in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, to assess the level of progress with the port designed to accelerate socio-economic transformation of the state.   He said his administration will create the enabling environment for […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reassured that his administration will sustain the robust relationship between the government, the military and other security agencies to ensure peace and security of lives and property in the state.   Obaseki gave the assurance when he received the newly posted Commander […]

…records 5 new cases, zero death in 24 hours   Efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led state government to contain the spread of the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) have continued to yield gains as the state records a gradual decline in the number of infections and active cases.   […]

The Edo State Government on Monday night deployed security operatives to safeguard the premises of the State Government Secretariat also known as Palm House, in Benin City, following intelligence reports of an arson attempt at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainability offices, to destroy critical documents pertaining to the N30 […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Monday inspected ongoing work on the dualisation of Ekehuan Road, expressing satisfaction with the pace of construction work on the 8.3km road. Obaseki reassured that his administration remains committed to delivering to Edo people, quality and durable roads that will stand the test of […]

Edo State has, in the last 72 hours, recorded 54 new cases and four more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), with the government reiterating the need for residents to comply with prevention protocols to curb the spread of the second wave of the virus.   The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. […]

… ‘We’ll hold all those responsible to account’   The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the N30 billion Benin stormwater project by the previous administration in the state was a ploy to defraud Edo people.   The governor made the submission while inspecting the Textile Mill Road […]