Residents of Jattu, Auchi and neighboring towns have applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki for the Light-up Edo Project (Phase I) as the towns are now wearing a new look following the installation of 283 solar street lights at strategic locations on the major roads linking the towns in the northern part of Edo State. According to the […]
Day: January 30, 2022
Innovation Hub Forecasts Positive Outlook For Edo On Sustained Devt. Programmes
As the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government ratchets up the series of human development programmes for Edo residents, Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, has projected a positive economic outlook for the state in the medium-to-long term. Dare’s forecast is predicated on the growing number of youths who have graduated from […]
Health Sector Reform: Edo’s Success Story
The ongoing reforms in the Edo State health sector by Governor Godwin Obaseki have continued to receive positive reviews by key players in the sector. With the enthusiastic campaign across the state for residents to sign unto the health insurance scheme, the massive investment in primary health care centres in all the local government areas, […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Security Interventions To Make Edo Safe
The uncompromised safety of Edo residents is at the core of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. While the issue of security in Edo has been painted with diverse political colourations, many residents of the state can testify that the state remains one of the most peaceful in the country. This rating stemmed from the state […]
Obaseki swears in 14 new Permanent Secretaries, Switches over to e-governance, February 1
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, swore in 14 new Permanent Secretaries, urging them on the delivery of efficient and quality services to Edo people. Obaseki, at the swearing-in of the new Permanent Secretaries, comprising nine males and five females at the Government House, Benin City, said the government will switch over […]
Edo State Grooming a Generation of Digital Teachers
We live in a world where technology has ushered in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant improvements in productivity. The educational sector, more than ever, requires the application of technology in aiding teaching and learning outcomes. This is the passion behind Governor Godwin Obaseki’s tech drive for basic education and other […]
Burkina Faso stun Tunisia 1-0 to book semi-final berth
Burkina Faso on Saturday stunned the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia by a lone goal to progress to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021. Dango Ouattara’s goal on the stroke of halftime was enough for Burkina Faso to beat Tunisia at the Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua. Ouattara, who was sent […]
Salah shines in Egypt’s comeback victory over Morocco for AFCON semi-finals berth
Mohamed Salah on Sunday scored the equaliser and created the winner for Egypt to come from behind to beat Morocco 2-1 at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Morocco went ahead in the seventh minute from a penalty kick converted by Sofiane Boufal in this […]
AFCON 2021: CAF lifts suspension on Olembé Stadium
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday said it has unanimously agreed to lift the suspension on the Olembé Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CAF had announced the suspension of matches at the stadium following a tragic incident at the venue. The incident had occurred during the […]
FCT Council’s Election: Candidates promise to empower women, protect their rights
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) candidate for Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Eric Ibeh has promised to protect the rights of women by ensuring that 80% of political appointments are given to them in the FCT, if elected as chairman. He stated this during the FCT Council’s Chairmanship debate organised by the Engage, Empower, […]