Edo State Government

Edo Govt Reviews Curfew Imposed During COVID-19 Surge

March 27, 2021 11:57 am

The Edo State government on Friday reviewed the 10pm to 5am curfew earlier imposed in the state to check COVID-19.

The curfew is now to run between 12am and 5am.

The Deputy Governor of the state, Phillip Shaibu disclosed this to newsmen at a press briefing in Benin City.

Shaibu said the reports by the state’s COVID-19 task force and positive indicators recorded informed their decision to review the measures to curtail the viral disease.

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He also directed civil servants to resume the regular working hours but with strict …

APC Reacts As Youths Vandalize Ize-Iyamu’s Billboards, Accuses Obaseki

July 19, 2020 4:23 am

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has strongly condemned the alleged vandalism of its outdoor billboards and campaign posters by the Edo State Government, decrying the move as ‘an egregious escalation of abuse of office and disregard for the law’ by the Obaseki-led government.

In a press conference today in Benin City by the Vice Chairman on Media and Publicity of the APC National Campaign Council, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, the APC alleged that the Edo State Government embarked on the destruction and removal of its billboards at various strategic points in the capital city of Benin …