Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says he brought innovations into many sectors of the state’s economy during his eight-year stewardship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee member and former Commissioner in Edo, Kassim Afegbua, on Sunday took a swipe at the outgoing Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, saying the latter had now resorted to lamentations about an ongoing inauguration without extending an invitation to him. Afegbua, while reacting to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s claim…

As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me wrong. He brought…

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that his administration, over the past eight years, recorded tremendous achievements in various sectors of the state’s economy. Citing notable progress made by his regime in healthcare, education, agriculture, and economic empowerment, he reiterated the need for continuity for the benefit of citizens. Speaking during a…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, said his government prioritised security to transform the state into one of Nigeria's safest states to live and do business. Obaseki spoke at the last State Security Council Meeting by his administration and commended the people and the various security agencies for supporting and collaborating with…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the Nov.12 swearing-in of Sen. Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Obaseki who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed willingness to cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

• Installs Aidonogie, Umoru, South-Ibie Kingdom   Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has finally presented staff of office to the newly crowned Aidonogie of South-Ibie Kingdom, Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State, Umoru Inusa Umoru, a development that has restored peace to the community after over 25 years of legal tussle by two…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)regarding his eight-year tenure, should they require his presence. Speaking in Abuja at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session, an event highlighting his achievements, especially in education, Obaseki emphasised that he is not afraid of the anti-graft agency…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been called upon to freeze the Edo State accounts to avoid pilferage of monies belonging to the people of the state. The Network of Edo Lawyers, who are behind the call, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, claimed that the call was based on an alleged…

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The Edo State Government on Wednesday said that employment into the Edo State Public Service since the outset of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has focused on serving the people. In a statement, Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osage, knocked the All Progressives Congress (APC), which had, through Kassim Afegbua, insinuated that the government…