Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Musa U. Ikhilor as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. This announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has on Monday morning swore-in Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy. This development is coming hours after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Court Orders Remands Of Emefiele In EFCC Custody JUST IN: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State House of Assembly has directed that the impeachment notice against the state Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, be published in national dailies. This decision comes after Shaibu allegedly refused to acknowledge the impeachment notice previously served on him by the House last week. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New … Read more
– Seven Hoodlums With Firearms have been arrested by the Police in regards to the ongoing unrest in the Edo Assembly – Recall that there has been tension in the Edo Assembly for days now, which has led to many drama and impeachment of Lawmakers. – Ekohotblog reports that the tension in the Edo Assembly … Read more
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, August 7, restrained both the Senate and the House of Representatives from taking over legislative duties of the Edo State House of Assembly. The court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo, ordered parties in the matter to maintain status quo, pending … Read more