Physician advises pregnant women against consuming calabash chalk
A General Physician, Dr Agnes Nwoke, on Monday advised pregnant women against consuming “Calabash chalk’’ popularly called ‘Nzu’, to avoid lead poisoning. Nwoke, who works […]
Edo
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 84 new infections from 13 States
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 84 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,736 […]
20th NSF: Team Edo win again at cricket oval
Team Edo on Wednesday won their third gold medal out of the available six in the cricket event of the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival […]
20th NSF opens formally with display of Edo culture
The opening ceremony of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) on Tuesday evening in Benin was a spectacle to behold, the News Agency of Nigeria […]
NSF: We expect good performances from our athletes – Cross River govt.
The Cross River Commissioner for Sports and Cinematography, Mr Offu Aya, says the state expects good performances from its athletes at the National Sports Festival […]
COVID-19: Edo civil servants to resume regular work hours
Edo Government on Friday directed all civil servant in the state to resume regular work hours. The state deputy governor and Chairman of the COVID-19 […]
Ondo Govt. to collaborate with investors in exploiting mineral resources
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says his administration will collaborate with genuine investors for exploitation of the abundant mineral resources in the state. Akeredolu […]
Obaseki to receive NSF’s torch of unity April 3
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo will on April 3 receive the torch of unity of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020”, an […]
COVID-19: Edo unhappy with rise in case across LGAs, records 58 new cases, administers vaccines
The Edo Government has expressed concern at the steady rise in cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the 18 local government areas (LGAs) of the state. […]
1,000 indigent patients benefit from IUTH free medical services in Edo
Not fewer than 1,000 indigent patients have benefited from the ongoing free medical treatment at Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH), Benin. The Chief Medical Director […]
Edo receives 81, 080 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
The Edo Government on Wednesday received 81,080 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the state, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi […]
Edo Deputy Governor kicks against Minimum Wage Bill
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has kicked against the bill seeking to switch Minimum Wage from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List. In […]
Our strike not politically motivated – Edo NUT tells Obaseki
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Edo on Wednesday said that the 19-day old strike it recently suspended in the state was not politically […]
Obaseki directs Council Chairmen to handover to administrators
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has directed all the 18 Local Government Chairmen in the state to handover to their respective local government administrators by […]
Obaseki celebrates Adeboye at 79
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has celebrated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 79th birthday. […]
Ogheghe clash: Obaseki reinforces ban on night grazing, orders closure of illegal cattle markets in Edo
By Chimezie Godfrey The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has reiterated that the ban on night-grazing of cattles across the state between 6pm and 6am […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
Edo Govt. warns event planners, others against violation of COVID-19 protocols
Edo State Government has warned event centres, eateries, restaurants, pubs, shopping malls and other centres hosting social events in the state against violating the state’s […]
Sule Lamido and the message of peaceful coexistence
By Adamu Muhd Usman “I have a history to protect, a reputation to promote, a heritage to maintain and an attitude to exhibit, failure is […]
COVID-19: Edo records 59 new cases, 32 recoveries — Official
The Edo COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, on Tuesday said that the state has recorded 59 new cases and 32 more recoveries from the […]
Edo govt. boosts health sector with provision of 3 vans
The Edo Government in partnership with Saving One Million Lives Programme, on Tuesday in Benin, provided three Toyota Hilux vans to some of its health […]
China’s new coastguard law stirs tension as Japan mulls response
Amid China’s growing belligerence in East and South China Sea following Beijing’s enactment of a new coastguard law, Japan is mulling an apt response […]
APC: Blueprint Publisher, Idris Malagi registers at polling unit
…Canvasses active participation in politics Chairman/CEO Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
IPI mourns death of Jakande, its former president
The International Press Institute( IPI) has expressed grief over the death of its former leader and former Governor of Lagos State, Alh. Lateef Jakande. […]