Edo State
26 Mar
The Edo State Government has said that it has secured 40 new licenses for solid mineral deposits in the state through Associates Mining and Investment Company, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) promoted by the state government. The Commissioner for Mining and Energy, Enaholo Ojiefoh, who disclosed this in a chat with journalists, said the state…
26 Mar
Edo State Chief Judge, Justice D.I. Okungbowa, yesterday, announced a reshuffle of the seven-man panel set up to investigate allegations against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo State House of Assembly.
22 Mar
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration issued over 30,000 Certificates of Occupancy to investors to ensure that the space is opened up for investment, especially in the real estate and built environment value chain in the last eight years.
20 Mar
Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to stop the alleged impeachment move against the incumbent Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr Phillip Shaibu by the State House of Assembly. At Wednesday's proceedings, his request for an order of status quo to be maintained by the House of Assembly and others involved in the impeachment saga…
20 Mar
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said the Federal Government can foreign exchange crisis by advancing fiscal policies to encourage manufacturers to boost local production and access necessary credit to boost exports of Nigerian products.
18 Mar
President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the September 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State. The President spoke while presenting the party's flag to the state gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa at the Presidential Villa,…
17 Mar
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, yesterday, said the state government is working closely with security agencies to ensure the safe release of kidnapped Chairman of the state’s chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi.
14 Mar
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, yesterday, denied reports making the rounds that a former member, House of Representatives (Oredo Federal Constituency), Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama
10 Mar
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, flagged off the “Feed the Hungry” initiative, committing over N1b monthly to feed the poor and vulnerable residents of the state amid the hardship and suffering occasioned by the dire economic challenges.
8 Mar
Edo State, the heartbeat of Nigeria, is relatively homogeneous culturally and linguistically. Yet, it is a chip off the old block, a microcosm in the many dimensions of the Nigerian politics notably, the geo-politics of power location often justified on the need for inclusivity and balance.
7 Mar
Nigeria's Osariemen Angel Asein is awaiting an official confirmation by the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon reading aloud attempt by an individual. Asein began the attempt to set a new world record on February 23, 2024. She has read for over 207 hours, surpassing the current 145-hour record held by Rysbai Isakov from…
6 Mar
... CRPP raises alarm over plot to ignite anarchy in Edo The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced impeachment proceedings against the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who announced the impeachment notice during plenary, said the petition dated March 5, was signed by 21 out of the 24 members against…
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