We are not aware of APC rally in Edo, Obaseki, Ojezua insist
…warn troublemakers against breach of public peace The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has insisted that as leader of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he is not aware of the proposed rally by the party in the state. This is as the State Chairman of the APC, Anselm Ojezua Esq., […]
Obaseki assures on construction of 16km of roads in Ugbowo, others
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the state government is set to commence the construction and rehabilitation of 16 Kilometres of roads within the Ugbowo area of Benin City, to ease movement of students and staff of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). The governor said this during a courtesy visit by […]
Come back home to represent your constituents, Edo Speaker tells lawmakers-elect
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has urged the 12 members-elect, who have refused to present themselves for inauguration into the 7th Assembly, to return to their home state and complete their documentation process, so they can effectively serve their constituency. Okiye spoke to journalists after the 50th birthday […]
Edo APC Crisis: We will continue to pursue peace says Obaseki
By Gabriel Enogholase – Benin Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured that his administration will continue to explore all avenue in resolving the lingering crisis rocking the state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC). The governor who gave the assurance weekend in Benin, was said this responding to the call by the President of […]
Jonathan, Obaseki harp on improved private sector funding for education, research
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki have harped on new approach to funding the education and Research and Development (R&D) sectors so as to drive inclusive growth and development. Speaking at the 17th convocation ceremony of the Igbinedion University, Okada, Jonathan said better funding of the country’s education sector […]
Obaseki applauds Cambridge’s Jesus College for return of Benin cockerel statue
Assures on work on Benin Royal Museum With the confirmation by Jesus College of Cambridge University of the return of ‘Okukor’ statue, one of the artifacts looted from Benin in 1897, hope is rising for Governor Godwin Obaseki’s mission to secure repatriation of more famous Benin artworks in Europe and other parts of the world […]
Edo 2020: APC chieftain’s resident attacked
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The race to Edo State 2020 governorship election got messier as the residence of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Isaac Osahon was attacked by suspected hoodlums he alleged were sent by the chairman of APC in Ovia North East, Mr Etiosa Ighodaro and that the […]
Max Air, Azman Air commence flight operations to Benin
With the upswing of economic activities in Edo State on the back of the far-reaching reforms of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, two airlines, Max Air and Azman Air, have commenced operations on the Benin route, increasing the number of airlines operating in the state to five. This is coming as Aero Contractors commenced operations […]
Obaseki to swear-in new Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants Thursday
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, will on Thursday, November 28, swear-in his newly appointed Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie said the swearing-in ceremony will hold at the New Era College Hall, at Upper Mission Road, in […]
Obaseki calls for support in institutional reforms, fight against corruption
Charges Law Reforms Commission to compile new Edo laws within 12 months The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has inaugurated the Law Reforms and the Local Government Service Commissions, charging members of the commissions to support his administration’s zero-tolerance for corruption. Governor Obaseki, who noted that institutional reform is pivotal in the agenda of […]
Edo proposes amendment to Violence Against Persons law
The Edo State Government has said it intends to amend the Violence Against Persons law as part of the campaign to curb violence against young girls, women and other vulnerable persons in the state. Commissioner of Social Development and Gender Issues, Hon. (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Edeko, said this at a press conference in commemoration of […]
