Oshiomhole, Obaseki feud; Traditional rulers to fast to end crisis
….Deputy Chief Whip sues for peace By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City As the crisis between the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki continues unabated, the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs has decided to observe a day’s fasting for God’s intervention into the endless […]
Edo, FG working to improve Benin-Lokoja road: Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase, Benin Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring improved road infrastructure in the state, saying that his administration was in dialogue with the Federal Government to improve the experience of commuters on the Benin-Lokoja Road during the festive season. He disclosed this in Benin yesterday when […]
Edo, FG working to reduce plight of motorists along Benin-Lokoja Road — Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring improved road infrastructure in the state, noting that his administration is in talks with the Federal Government to improve the experience of commuters on the Benin-Lokoja Road during the festive season. Obaseki said this when he received some directors from the […]
We’ll not be deterred by forces intent on derailing devt in Edo, Obaseki insists
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will not be distracted by forces intent on slowing down the pace of development in the state. He said this while addressing journalists after the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Government House in Benin City, Edo State. ALSO READ: Edo government seals UNIBEN offices […]
Police arrest robbery gang who killed, threw driver’s corps into river
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested a four-man robbery gang who stabbed a cab driver and threw the corpse into Ikpoba River. Names of the gang were given as Moses Osamudiamen, Chinedu Amah, Chinonso Ozuoro and Emmanuel Obikeze. Police said the gang had hired the cab […]
Obaseki tasks Edo residents on enrollment into Health Insurance Scheme
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked residents in the state to enrol for the State Social Health Insurance Scheme under the Edo State Health Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP), which is designed to ensure that they have access to affordable and quality healthcare services. Obaseki said this in commemoration of the International Health Coverage […]
Benin City APC rally: l stayed away on my own volition ― Oshiomhole
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshimhole, has revealed that it was on his own volition that he stayed away from the rally in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Oshiomhole explained that he did not want the enemies of the party to take advantage of the situation to cause mayhem […]
APC Rally: Edo govt insists no rally or gathering must hold
The Edo Government on Friday insisted that no rally or gathering must hold in line with the government ban on all forms of political rallies, demonstrations, and procession in the state. Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu reiterated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after meeting with the Edo Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawal Jimeta. Shuaibu […]
Edo PDP rejects “high fees’’ to purchase forms
The PDP in Edo State rose from its stakeholders’ meeting in Benin on Friday, rejecting “the high fees to purchase forms as released by the national working committee of the party’’. The meeting, subsequently, mandated the Chairman of the party in the state, Chief Dan Orbih, to inform the party’s national chairman of the position […]
FRC team inspects Benin Airport control tower project
A team of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) inspected the control tower of the Benin Airport on Friday, pledging to prevail on the Federal Government to complete the project. The leader of the team, Alhaji Ola Tijani, said that completion of the project was necessary for the safety of travelers using the airport. READ ALSO: Power: […]
Scores injured over Edo APC rally
…Oshiomhole sues for calm amidst uncertainty over rally By Ozioruva Aliu Not less than 15 persons were injured yesterday as supporters of the two factions existing in Edo State All Progressives Congress clashed as a result of the controversies surrounding the planned mega rally to receive members of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Pastor […]
