…Reads Riot Act to Those Involved The Edo State government has described as “illegal, sacrilegious, and a threat to peace and security in the state” the planned coronation of Idriss Addano as the ‘Sultan of Shuwa Arab of Edo State’. Condemning the move in strong terms in a statement on Thursday, Secretary to the State…
Tokyo Olympics Morale Booster: Edo Govt Gifts Adegoke $10,000
Edo State government on Monday advised its ambassador and sprint sensation, Enoch Adegoke who would be participating in the Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan to be level-headed, follow the rules, and be clean (free from drug use). The state government gave the counsel at a webinar meeting where $10,000 was presented to Adegoke in support…
Obaseki, Edo Govt Disown Commissioner allegedly Arrested in France with $2,000,000
The Edo State Government has washed its hands off the plight of its Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Diaspora Affairs, Osaze Osemwingie-Ero who was allegedly arrested in France some weeks ago for alleged money laundering, stating categorically that it had nothing to do with the state government, or with the governor, Godwin Obaseki. Disowning…
Edo Commissions First Solar-Powered Building
The Edo State Government on Thursday, commissioned the first energy-efficient building, entirely powered by solar energy, in Benin. Speaking shortly after the commissioning, Pius Odubu, deputy governor, described the initiative as a creditable innovation, which would reduce cost of power generation for both rural business persons and the country at large. He urged other corporate…
