Edo state

Obaseki signs N450bn supplementary budget

4 months ago17210 min

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, signed a revised supplementary budget of N450bn into law. The governor, at a ceremony held at the Exco Chamber of the Government House, Benin, said the government was appropriating about N5bn to boost the growth of small businesses in the state. “I want to express my profound gratitude and appreciation to Mr Speaker and members of the Edo State House of Assembly for the honour you have...

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Police begin probe into death of hotel worker in Edo

5 months ago1078 min

The Edo State Police Command has announced that an investigation is underway into the mysterious death of Fidelis Osaghae in the Auchi area of Edo State. Fidelis, an employee of Valchi Fast Food and Bar, is reported to have died under questionable circumstances on Monday, 29 July 2024, after allegedly being summoned by his employer, Valentine Oyemike, in the early hours of the morning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Joel, informed our correspondent...