Govenor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has terminated the appointments of four commissioners with immediate effect. The affected commissioners are: Lucky James, commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Blessing Maigida, commissioner for Women Affairs, Patrick Aguinede, commissioner for Basic Education and Chris Ebare, commissioner for Energy and Water Resources. Oshiomhole said the termination of…
Nigerians Are Tired of PDP – Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo State governor, on Thursday, said Nigerians are tired of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The governor made this assertion during the inspection of road projects at the Egor Market in Upper Siluko area of Edo State. While stressing that Nigerians are tired of the current situation in the country, Oshiomhole said…
FRSC to Sanction Erring Officers
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has warned that it would sanction any of its officers found culpable in the issuance of fake drivers’ license. Charles Akpabio, zonal commanding officer, Zone RS5, in charge of Edo, Delta and Anambra states disclosed this at the decoration ceremony of six newly promoted officers of the corps at…
Voter Cards Snatched in Edo
Baritor Kpagih, Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said that 4,658 Permanent Voter Cards were snatched during last week’s PVC distribution in nine local government areas of the state. This was revealed by the Commissioner while briefing journalists on the PVC distribution exercise in the state. He explained…
Carnival At Ogbe Stadium As Oshiomhole Marks 6th Anniversary
Although Governor Adams Oshiomhole is still being awaited, it is a carnival of sorts at the Ogbe Stadium, Benin, Edo State, venue of the 6th anniversary celebration of the Oshiomhole administration in Edo State. Aside from the fact that the entrance of the stadium famous for being the match venues of great football teams such…
Hope Rising for Edo Power Project
President Goodluck Jonathan flags off multi-million dollars private sector-financed power project in Edo State. A private sector-driven Independent Power Project, IPP, which will generate 450 megawatts of electricity has kicked off in Edo State. The groundbreaking ceremony for the $1 billion project being undertaken by Azura Power West Africa Limited in partnership with the…
Edo Gets University of Education
The Edo State House of Assembly passed into law on March 27, a bill establishing the state University of Education, Ekiadolor. The law repeals a previous one establishing the College of Education, Ekiadolor that was passed in 1988. The bill was passed after the House adopted the standing Committee on Education’s report. The newly passed…
IDH to Establish Ethanol Refinery in Edo
Efforts by the Edo State government to industrialise the state are beginning to bear fruits. Recently, Industrial Development Holding, IDH, a group of South African investors, expressed its resolve to turn Edo State into the China of Africa, beginning with the establishment of an ethanol refinery in the state. Mxolesi Mbetse, executive chairman, IDH, told…
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