Obaseki Mourns Death of ex-Speaker of Edo Assembly, Zakawanu Garuba
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Zakawanu Garuba. In a statement, the governor said the former Speaker’s passing is “a deep personal loss…
Buhari Names Railway Complex after Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the naming of the operational hub of the Itakpe-Warri line, the Railway Complex in Agbor, after former President Goodluck Jonathan. Presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi announced the news on Saturday via Twitter. Ogunlesi credited the news…
72 kwara APC Elders Declares Total Support for Governor AbdulRazaq
72 members of the ilorin west Apc Elder Forum have organised a special prayer for the success of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasazaq’s administration. The prayer which was held in ilorin, in total compliant to the Covid-19 protocol of social distancing and…
COVID-19: Edo Govt seeks increased private sector involvement in control effort
The Edo State Government has called for increased participation of the private sector and other stakeholders to complement its efforts in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as confirmed cases in the state rise to 1885. The state Commissioner…
2 Gombe Agencies Get New DGs
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Engr. Idris Mohammed Mahdi as Director-General (DG), Gombe State Joint Project Development Agency. Similarly, the Governor has approved the appointment of Dr. Kabiru Usman Hassan as Director -General,…
Edo discharges 51 more COVID-19 patients, records two new deaths as confirmed cases reach 1874
The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 51 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. The state Commissioner for Health,…
AGF Petitions IGP over Alleged Defamation
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami (SAN) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over alleged malicious publications against him by SaharaReporters through its online medium. Malami disclosed this in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu,…
Edo 2020: 35 Political Parties Endorses Obaseki, Collapse Structures
A coalition of 35 political parties in Edo State have collapsed their structures in support of the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the forthcoming September 19 governorship election. Leader of the coalition, Hon. Collins Dare Oreruan, who addressed a…
Obaseki Boosts Edo Security Architecture with New Armoured Personnel Carrier
…Kokumo Assures Violence-free Election The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state would continue to strengthen its security architecture to protect the lives and property of Edo people. The governor said this while inspecting a newly procured…
Edo 2020: Pedro Obaseki Insists Ize-Iyamu Stole SIMPLE Agenda
…Vows to Retrieve Intellectual Property The Convener, Midwest Movement, Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, has insisted that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, is running with a…
Edo Govt Intensifies Campaign on Physical Distancing, Use of Face Masks, Others as Confirmed Cases Rise
The Edo State Government has reiterated the need for residents to adhere to preventive measures such as use of face masks, hand washing and physical distancing to protect themselves and others from being infected with coronavirus (COVID-19) as confirmed cases…
