JUST IN: Nigerian Governor Increases Minimum Wage To ₦70,000

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the State from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000. The governor made the announcement at the commissioning of the newly built ultra-modern Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions in the State, along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin City. Editor’s … Read more

JUST IN: Obaseki, Shaibu Sworn-In For Second Term

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the inauguration event is currently holding at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. Dignitaries in attendance include governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more

#EndSARS: Gov Obaseki Extends Ultimatum For Escaped Inmates

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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has extended the ultimatum issued to escaped inmates to return by one week. Obaseki had initially given the fleeing inmates until Friday, October 30 to return. In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, the governor said this was the … Read more

Just In: Court Dismisses Certificate forgery Case Against Obaseki

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A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the  of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, from the upcoming governorship election in the state for alleged forgery. Edobor Williams, Ugesia Godwin and Amedu Anakhu had filed the case alleging that the governor forged his academic certificate. Read Also: COVID-19 Palliatives: SERAP Drags FG … Read more