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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that this government will continue to prioritise investment in critical sectors of the state including education, agriculture and infrastructure, among others, to engender sustainable development in the state.The governor, in a virtual Town Hall meeting, noted that though the government has recorded huge success in various sectors of the state, his administration …

Edo State Polytechnic Usen is exploring avenues to partner with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the standardization of vulcanizing trade in Edo State. The Rector of Edo State Polytechnic Usen, Prof. Abiodun Falodun is sequel to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Edo State Chapter of the National Association of Practicing Vulcanisers of Nigeria (NAPVON), …

By Okhide Em’ya David Edo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry for victims of SARS and related abuses, says  it would review the petition brought before it by counsel to late Ibrahim Momodu, Barrister  Jefferson Uwoghiren against the retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Carol Afegbua  on January 6, 2021. The panel, at the resumed hearing, unanimously agreed to review the petition …

The NUC directs universities to suspend academic activities. Students in Nigerian public universities who were hoping to resume academic work after the Yuletide following the suspension of a strike by lecturers will have to wait longer. This is because the National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a directive to all universities to suspend academic activities due to the spread of COVID-19. Nigeria …

CNN — Countries around the world are imposing bans and restrictions on travel from the United Kingdom to stem the transmission of a coronavirus variant that health authorities say can spread faster than others. The new variant discovered in the UK prompted authorities to impose a Tier 4 lockdown in London and southeast England and tighten restrictions for all of England over the …

CNN The House of Representatives on Thursday failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans under a certain income level to $2,000 — up from the $600 level passed earlier this week — bringing lawmakers back to square one as they search for a way to appease President Donald Trump’s demands.. House Democrats tried to quickly pass the bill …

A bill for the removal of the local government as a constitutionally-recognised and funded tier of government in Nigeria is being considered in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Mr. Solomon Bob (PDP, Rivers), the Bill was read for the first time on  November 24, and due for second reading any time soon. According to its explanatory memorandum, the “Bill …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has charged residents to be cautious and adhere to public health and safety measures against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) during the festive season, amid rise in the number of confirmed cases in the second wave of the virus. The governor, in a statement, charged the people to, in the spirit of the season of love, intensify protective measures …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Edo people and Nigerians to show love and reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ, as they mark the Christmas celebration. In a statement, the governor said, “On behalf of the government of Edo State, I celebrate with all Edo people, at home and in the Diaspora, as we mark Christmas. “Christmas season is an auspicious …

By Okhide Em’ya David  Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo state chapter, retired Colonel  David Imuse has appealed to Christians as they celebrate the Christmas to be strict in observing the NCDC Covid19 prevention rules such as wearing of face masks, hand washing and use of sanitizers and maintain physical distance at all public activities. Retired …