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Edo State has recorded four new cases and five more deaths from coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of deaths recorded in the second wave of the pandemic to 63. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, […]

… urges public to be wary of solicitations from handle The Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki has said that her Facebook handle has been breached by criminals, warning against engaging or responding to solicitations from the account. In a statement, Mrs. Obaseki said security agencies are on the […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has confirmed the appointment of 18 Local Government Education Secretaries after receiving the report of the 11-man committee on selection of new education secretaries for LGEAs. The governor commended the Barr. Anselm Ojezua-led committee, noting that the local government level needs strong education […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will collaborate with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to build a world-class museum and promote tourism in the state. The governor noted that the Benin Empire is very rich in arts and culture and has much to […]

The Edo State Government has received doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the state. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are in the custody of the state government, with the government finalising arrangements for its deployment across the state. Ogie […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of former Chief of Defence, Logistics at the Nigerian Army Defence Headquarters, Major General John Ighodaro Edokpayi, who died at the age of 78. The governor, in a statement, said the late Major General was a hardworking military officer and […]

Edo State has recorded 17 new cases and 34 more recoveries from coronavirus (COVID-19), as the government intensifies enforcement to ensure strict compliance with guidelines to contain the second wave of the pandemic. The State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this during the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the […]

Edo State has recorded 38 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 the daily virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Obi […]