Defection: Edo PDP Chairman urges members to remain focused
Chief Dan Orbih, Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party( PDP), has urged members of the party not to be deterred by those who decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Orbih, who made the call at a rally in Owan West Local Government on Saturday, noted that those who left the party did so […]
Edo govt earmarks 3bn for Enterprise Park, Production Center, others
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said his administration will commit N3bn to the Benin Enterprise and Industrial Park, the Benin River Port, Edo Production Centers and other initiatives to enhance production and other industrial activities in the state by 2020. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication […]
Oshiomhole, Obaseki faceoff: Edo traditional rulers fix Jan. 2 for fasting, prayer
The Edo Council of Traditional Rulers will, on Jan. 2, 2020, embark on fasting and prayer to seek God’s intervention in the ongoing crisis in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his immediate predecessor and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams […]
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 […]
New Year, new trouble: Oshiomhole faces fresh Edo palaver
A few hours to the New Year, more troubles seem to be coming the way of the embattled National Chairman of the APC, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole. A chieftain of the APC, Alhaji Kabiru Adjoto, vowed on Sunday that he would stage “a massive Oshiomhole Must Go Protest nationwide’’ early in the New Year. “I’m championing […]
Yuletide: Edo residents mark peaceful celebrations
Residents of Edo State have applauded the state government for the serene and peaceful atmosphere in which they marked the Yuletide festivities. A cross-section of the residents, who spoke with journalists in Benin City, said the celebrations went on peacefully, owing to the proactive measures put in place by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, the […]
Senator Ordia commends Obaseki’s developmental stride in Edo
The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Clifford Ordia has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for providing impactful and purposeful leadership in the state. Senator Ordia gave the commendation when he received the governor at his residence in Irrua, to celebrate his 30th marriage anniversary and reelection to represent Edo Central people […]
Obaseki explains how arsonists burn Edo markets, attack firefighters
Releases N100m as compensation to Ekiosa inferno victims The Edo State Government has shed more light on the activities of suspected arsonists, working in cohorts with unscrupulous politicians under the aegis of the disbanded Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), to sabotage markets in Benin metropolis and the state government. The State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said […]
We’ll not exchange our people’s resources for peace in Edo — Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reaffirmed that his government will continue to pray and sue for peace in the state but not at the expense of the people of Edo State. Governor Obaseki spoke at the weekend when he led some members of the State Executive Council to the thanksgiving service of […]
Edo govt investigates suspected arson, as fire razes another market in Benin
To provide support to affected traders The Edo State Government has commenced investigations into allegations of suspected arson as fire razed another market in Benin metropolis on Sunday. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the state government has commenced investigation into the […]
Contributory pension scheme for Edo LGA workers, primary school teachers to commence Jan
The Edo State Government has said arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme for local council workers and primary school teachers who are paid from the Joint Local Government Account. Speaking with journalists at the end of a 3-day sensitisation workshop on Contributory Pension Scheme for local government workers, the […]
Obaseki’ll sustain efficient, result-oriented governance in Edo, says Gov’s Chief of Staff
Chief of staff to the Edo State Governor, Chief Taiwo Akerele has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki’s exemplary leadership style, noting that the governor’s developmental strides in the state will remain indelible in history books. The Chief of Staff stated this while speaking to journalists after attending the Godwin Obaseki Support Group (GOSG) Coordinators’ meeting held […]
Police assure Edo residents of adequate security during yuletide
The Police Command in Edo has assured residents of the state of adequate security and protection during and after the yuletide. This was contained in a statement by DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Benin on Saturday. According to Nwabuzor, the State Commissioner for Police, CP Mr. Lawan Jimeta, has ordered […]
How I tried to reconcile Obaseki with APC leaders — Oshiomhole
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has disclosed the several efforts he made to bring peace in the Edo state APC by settling differences between Governor Godwin Obaseki and some party leaders just as he denied the allegation that he was playing a godfather […]
OSM rejects Senate President-led APC National Reconciliation Committee
The Obaseki/Shaibu Movement (OSM), a support group for the re-election of Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, has rejected the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan-led All Progressives Congress (APC) National Reconciliation Committee, purportedly constituted by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), to resolve the lingering crisis in the APC […]
Yuletide: Edo govt begins campaign against drug abuse
As part of efforts by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to dissuade resident of the state from indulging in drug abuse, the Edo State Government has commenced a massive sensitisation campaign against the menace of drug and substance abuse. The campaign tagged, “Stop Drug Abuse in Edo”, kicked off with the launch of the anti-drug […]
