Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc. is set to add not less than 1250 new jobs to the Edo State economy with the roll out of a smallholder farmers’ scheme in collaboration with 2SCALE, involving cooperatives, spanning four local government areas in the state, o…
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Nigerian scientists have identified seven lineages of SARS-CoV-2: why it matters
By the first week of August 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic had caused about 654,000 deaths worldwide. In Nigeria, as of July 28, there were 38,945 confirmed cases recorded with 813 deaths.The pandemic hit the African continent last, and the numbers remain …
Oshiomhole has no regard for Benin people, he says we are slaves to money – Obaseki
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, said the sacked national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comr. Adams Oshiomhole, has no regard for Benin people, adding that t…
UNICEF Nigeria Humanitarian Situation Report No. 7, July 1-31, 2020
HighlightsWithin the reporting period:• 11,969 boys and girls aged 6-59 months with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) were newly admitted for treatment in UNICEF supported nutrition sites;• 168,030 of children, women and men were reached with integrated …
Obaseki reunites Shaibu with PDP Chieftain, Egele, preaches against divisive politics, violence
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, reconciled his deputy and running mate, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip Shaibu, with a PDP chieftain, Barr. Suleman Egele, with a charge to political actors…
Edo 2020: Athletes, coaches, others launch rally to mobilise support for Obaseki’s reelection
With the 2020 Governorship Election in Edo State just around the corner, coaches, athletes and other lovers of sports in the state are gearing up for a mega rally in Benin City, the state capital, to mobilise support for the reelection of the Edo State…
Government presents 151 SUV cars to Anambra traditional rulers
Awka- Not less than 151 air-conditioned Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) have been presented to Traditional rulers in Anambra State by the State Government.All the vehicles were produced by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company, Nnewi.Anambra has not less…
Obaseki greets Edo people, dedicates success of ward-to-ward campaign to God
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has rounded off his ward-to-ward reelection campaign across the 192 wards in the state, expressing his gratitude to Edo people for their overwhelming suppor…
BBC debate: You can’t solve complicated problems with simple agenda, Obaseki blasts Ize-Iyamu
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has taken a swipe at the opposition candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, noting that his manifesto, Simple Agenda, cannot solve complicated problems facing the s…
Defence Headquarters assures FCT residents, adjoining States of safety
The Defence Headquarters has reassured residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory and other adjoining States that the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have been on red alert to combat crime and ensure effective surveillance of …