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It is unfortunate that you fell prey to the recruitment drive of the godfather and you have now found yourself in the position where you are actively working against the interest of your own people, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki told Benin billionaire and business mogul, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbor who found himself entangled in the political crisis rocking …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has accredited the Edo Specialist Hospital to join its laboratory network for testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. Official said the development comes in the wake of reforms by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration which had procured three PCR machines to be installed in three hospitals designated for testing in response to the COVID-19 …

The Edo State Government has announced the discharge of 60more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Patrick Okundia, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, urged residents to comply with all set guidelines to contain the pandemic as confirmed cases in the …

Oyo State Government says it has cancelled Third Term for the 2019/2020 school session as promotion of students for all affected classes will now be determined by First and Second Term Continuous Assessments. Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, announced the decision after the State Executive Council meeting in Ibadan on Tuesday. He said the …

The Senate on Tuesday asked heads of the country’s armed forces to step down following the killings of soldiers fighting insurgency and banditry in  parts of northern Nigeria. But the Presidency, in its reaction,  disagreed, saying it is the prerogative of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to appoint and sack the service chiefs Debating   a motion moved by …

Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its Campaign Council for the 2020 governorship election scheduled for September 19, 2020. The campaign council, which was inaugurated at the party’s Secretariat in Benin City, on Tuesday, has notable members of the party drawn from the state’s three senatorial districts. Chairman of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed grief and shock over the passing of Ismai’la Isa Funtua, publisher, industrialist and founder of Bulet International Nigeria Limited, who died at age 78. In a statement, the governor described his death as a huge loss to the country and humanity, praying that God grants his family and associates the fortitude to …

United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo met with U.K. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson today in London, England, according to a statement released by State Department Spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus. Secretary Pompeo and Prime Minister Johnson discussed key global priorities, including secure 5G telecommunications and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Secretary and the Prime Minister also discussed ongoing negotiations on a U.S.-U.K. free trade agreement, the statement added.

Edo State Government has paid the sum of N81, 169, 724.24 as pension benefits to families of 34 deceased employees of the State Public Service who are enrollees of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS)Official said such action is in line with the far-reaching reforms of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in furtherance of its commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of workers. This figure …

WASHINGTON – United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added to the Entity List 11 Chinese companies implicated in human rights violations and abuses. The specific offense is the implementation of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor, involuntary collection of biometric data, and genetic analyses targeted at …