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The Secretary to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee, Patrick Ikhariale, on Friday, faulted the outgoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State, saying the state government has not presented the necessary documents that will enable a smooth transition process, a situation that has hindered the work of the…
18 Oct
The First Lady of Edo State, Dr. Betsy Bene Obaseki, was honoured with a grand send-off party on Wednesday, marking the end of her eight years of service. The event organised by the women of Edo State celebrated her outstanding contributions to the community and her dedication to advancing the lives of women and the…
14 Oct
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is facing intense backlash from members of the Okpella community in Edo State for allegedly politicizing the selection process to the throne of the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella. This is even as contempt and criminal proceedings were served on Friday on the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Monday…
3 Oct
The reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has expressed concern over the dilapidated condition of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium following the misuse of the facility during the hosting of the Rema Homecoming Concert organised by the state government. The deputy governor, who spoke at the end of a tour of the facilities at the…
30 Sep
The Edo State Government has warned the reinstated Philip Shaibu not to breach extant laws. The warning comes as the ousted deputy governor led an entourage on an inspection of the site of the Radisson Hotel in the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Benin City. Governor Godwin Obaseki’s aide on media project Crusoe Osagie, warned Shaibu…
29 Sep
The Edo State Government, over the weekend, said it has uncovered plans allegedly perfected by the reinstated Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu, to invade the State Government House on Monday, September 30, to enforce his reinstatement by the court. The government called for caution from all parties, adding that it has filed a…
27 Sep
The Edo State Government on Friday presented a letter of appointment to a new traditional ruler in the state, His Highness, Lukman Oghehemhime Akemokhue as the Okuogbellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Council in the state. Presenting the letter of appointment at the Ministry of Local Government, Edo State Commissioner for Local Government…
22 Sep
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has clarified his visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre in Benin City early Sunday morning. He arrived around 2 a.m. and remained on-site until police, led by Deputy Inspector General Frank Mba, escorted him out. The visit came amid protests from members of the All Progressives…
22 Sep
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has condemned the overnight presence of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, other political leaders, and their supporters in its state office in Benin City ahead of the collation of final results. The commission said it was deeply troubled by the development, stating that "nobody should disrupt the process…
17 Sep
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki inaugurated the state's first computerized vehicle inspection center in Benin City, marking a significant advancement in road safety. "Edo State's role in Nigeria's transportation sector makes infrastructure development in this area a necessity," Governor Obaseki said, highlighting the state's strategic position as a major transit hub. The ceremony also featured…
16 Sep
Wife of Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, on Monday, dismissed allegations by the opposition that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) plans to use "federal might" to influence the Edo State governorship election in their favour, assuring that President Bola Tinubu is committed to good governance. Obaseki, who spoke during an interview on an online…
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