Armed Forces Day: Obaseki pays respect to fallen heroes, hails efforts at sustaining Nigeria’s unity
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged for reflections on the sacrifices of Nigerian fallen heroes for their contribution to the country’s unity. The governor made the call at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. Obaseki said this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration was remarkable […]
Edo APC okays removal of Azebamwan as Publicity Sec, replaces him with Osagiede
Names Edekere as acting State Secretary The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has removed the suspended State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Christian Azebamwan. The party also nominated Rev. Joseph Osagiede as a replacement for the sacked Publicity Secretary pending the next congress of the party. READ ALSO: APC, Buhari laid […]
Edo community festival brings Obaseki, Oshiomhole face-to-face
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City After several months of altercation, the gladiators in the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) crisis; Governor Godwin Obaseki and the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole would meet in public few days time as the two have been invited to attend the 23rd Edition of the […]
Edo Govt distributes more relief materials to flood victims in 12 LGAs
The Edo State Government has distributed relief items, comprising building materials such as roofing sheets, cement and nails to victims of rainstorm and flood disaster in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state. The benefiting local government areas include Oredo, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha, Uhunmwode, Orhiomwon, Ovia-South West, Etsako East, Etsako Central, Igueben among others. This […]
In 2020, yearnings of majority will supersede the avarice of few ― Obaseki
…announces commencement of new minimum wage …assures peace, security during guber elections The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reassured that his government will continue to deliver on the mandate of building a total society that caters to the collective needs for the greatest number of people, noting that the yearnings of majority of Edo […]
We must put state interest above individual interest in 2020 ― Edo PDP
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged leaders and people of the state to put state interest above individual interest in 2020. The state Chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, said this on Tuesday, in Benin in his New Year message to the people of the state. Orbih said that […]
APC CRISIS: 10 govs rally behind Oshiomhole
THE plots of some governors to get the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole out of the equation are hitting counter-plots.
Edo Crisis: Lacklustre performance is the bane of Obaseki, not Oshiomhole — Hon Iriase
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC, Hon Pally Iriase on Monday said that lackluster performance is the bane of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and not former Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The former House of Representatives, Deputy Majority Whip made this disclosure to journalists at the Abuja Airport. Iriase said the superlative performance of […]
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 […]
