Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has imposed a 24-hour curfew across the state until further notice. Obaseki’s directive is contained in a statement by Mr. Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the State Government. According to a statement on Monday in Benin, the curfew will take effect from 4 p.m. on Monday. “This decision has become necessary ...

Gov. Godwin Obaseki   The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the probe of contracts for the construction of the Benin Specialist Hospital and supply of hospital equipment. The state government has also constituted a Commission of Inquiry to conduct a detailed inquiry into the process leading to the conceptualisation, design, construction and ...

Gov. Godwin Obaseki   Edo State government on Friday announced that a ban has been placed on all political rallies and demonstration in the state. This announcement is coming barely 24 hours after a protest by some youths who set up bonfires at some strategic locations in the capital city, Benin, leading to increased political ...

Gov. Godwin Obaseki   Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has terminated the appointment of all his senior special assistants and special assistants with immediate effect. In a statement made available to journalists in Benin on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Osarodion Ogie, said fresh appointments would be announced within the next 30 ...

  The Edo State Government has reacted to the Senate order which on Tuesday asked the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to issue a fresh proclamation letter for inauguration of the Edo State House of Assembly within one week. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, it declared that ...