Okpebholo Swears in New SSG,Attorney-General in Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, swore in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice on Wednesday, just 24 hours after taking office. Barrister Musa Ikhilor was appointed as SSG, while Barrister Samson Osagie assumed the role of Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Okpebholo had announced the nominations … Read more

Philip Shaibu Out As Edo Deputy Governor

Impeached Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu

It’s game over for Philip Shaibu as Edo deputy governor.  The deputy governor had been in a running battle with his principal, the state governor.  The impasse reached a head recently when the state’s Chief Judge constituted a committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State House … Read more

Edo Assembly Approves N1.5bn Infrastructural Facility For State Govt

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The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday approved N1.5 billion infrastructural finance facility for Edo Government. The approval of the facility was sequel to the consideration of a request by Gov. Godwin Obaseki contained in a letter transmitted to the house. Read Also: Suspected Ritualist Forced To Eat Faeces He Was Nabbed With (Video) Moving … Read more

Your Woeful Leadership In Edo State Will Soon End, Tinubu Tells Obaseki

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has accused the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, of being behind the political crisis rocking the state House of Assembly, adding that the governor’s woeful leadership in the state will hopefully come to an end soon. In a statement released on Friday August 7, … Read more

BREAKING: Edo State House Of Assembly Holds First Plenary, Orders Closure Of House’s Bank Account

The Edo State House of Assembly under the leadership of the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Edoror with seventeen members of the 7th Assembly had their first meeting today. Also Read: Ex- Lagos Speaker Jokotola Mourns Braimoh Ekohotblog gathered that the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Victor Edoror in his remark direct the closure of all bank … Read more

Edo Lawmakers Solicit Buhari's Intervention In Edo Political Tussle, Accused Obaseki Of Maladministration

The Edo state House of Assembly members-elect have appealed to President Buhari to intervene in the political crisis in the state. The Fourteen members-elect noted that it was imperative for Buhari to intervene in the political crisis in the state, alleging that Governor Obaseki had crossed the red line and was posing a threat to … Read more