Category: State News

Edo @32: Times Are Bleak, But We Must Not Lose Hope, Says Obaseki
August 28, 2023 No Responses

Edo @32: Times Are Bleak, But We Must Not Lose Hope, Says Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the nation is experiencing harrowing times with the future looking bleak amid the current socio-economic challenges but urged Nigerians not to lose hope in the country despite the prevailing circumstances. Obaseki said this during...
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34 Years After, Obaseki Settles Benefits Of Former Governor, Ambrose Alli
August 23, 2023 No Responses

34 Years After, Obaseki Settles Benefits Of Former Governor, Ambrose Alli

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has settled the benefits and gratuity of former Governor, late Professor Ambrose Alli. This is coming 34 years after the demise of Alli. Alli was the first Executive Governor of the former Bendel State...
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Obaseki Harps On Payment Of Property Tax
August 17, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Harps On Payment Of Property Tax

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has met with stakeholders including professional and women groups, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), traditional rulers and the business community in the State and sought their cooperation and collaboration on the ...
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Obaseki Reiterates Support For Edo Youth
August 13, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Reiterates Support For Edo Youth

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to continue to work closely with the youths in the State for its development, growth and progress.  Obaseki gave the assurance when he and his wife, Betsy, were conferred as grand...
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Edo Begins Recertification Exercise For Gas, Petrol Stations
August 12, 2023 No Responses

Edo Begins Recertification Exercise For Gas, Petrol Stations

The Edo State Government through the State’s Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, has kicked off a recertification exercise for gas and petrol stations in the State. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Minist...
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Obaseki: No Plot To Impeach Deputy Governor
August 8, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki: No Plot To Impeach Deputy Governor

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, stated that there is no plan to impeach his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The governor, however, noted that the move by Shaibu seeking a court order to stop his...
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NSIB, LASEMA Sign MoU
August 5, 2023 No Responses

NSIB, LASEMA Sign MoU

By citybusinessnews@yahoo.com  — As part of measures to enhance safety in Lagos State, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). Signing the...
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Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki Appoints Andrew Okungbowa As Chief Press Secretary

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. Andrew Okungbowa as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). In a statement, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes immediate effect. The statement reads: “...
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Edo Based Ethanol Refinery Targets $29m Per Annum
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Edo Based Ethanol Refinery Targets $29m Per Annum

The Greenhill Ethanol Plant in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, has been projected to meet 5.8 percent of Nigeria’s ethanol needs and rake in about $29 million in revenue yearly at full capacity. The projections were...
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Obaseki: Edo’s 4-star hotel project boosts tourism receipts, enhances chances to host sporting competitions, other Int’l events
July 25, 2023 No Responses

Obaseki: Edo’s 4-star hotel project boosts tourism receipts, enhances chances to host sporting competitions, other Int’l events

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the development of a four-star hotel project in Benin City, the State capital, will boost the State’s tourism receipts and bolster the State’s chances at hosting sporting competitions and other internati...
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Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele, Other Roads, By Obaseki
July 24, 2023 No Responses

Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele, Other Roads, By Obaseki

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele Roads because the Federal Government has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Obaseki disclosed this to jour...
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Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas
July 23, 2023 No Responses

Edo To Meet Stakeholders On Regulation Of Petrol, Gas

The Edo State Government is to meet with stakeholders on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as part of steps to implement the Benin City and Edo State Regional Development Masterplans. In a statement, Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional ...
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Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents
July 23, 2023 No Responses

Be Security Conscious, Osun Governor Counsels Residents

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has advised Osun residents to be security conscious even as he assured that his administration has taken security precautions to secure the state. In a message to people of Osun state on Saturday, Governor...
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Fuel Subsidy: Diri Rolls Out 106 Vehicles In Bayelsa
July 20, 2023 No Responses

Fuel Subsidy: Diri Rolls Out 106 Vehicles In Bayelsa

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled a new transport scheme in a bid to alleviate the suffering of commuters in the state occasioned by the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy.  Governor Diri, who inaugurated 100 cabs...
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