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Concerns As Obaseki Demolishes Property Of Oshiomhole’s Former Deputy

Mar 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

A property belonging to the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr Pius Odubu, has been demolished by the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki. The building was demolished alongside those of Mr Mike Etemuagbon and Prof. Julius Ihonvbere who are believed to be allies of the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole. A property … Read more

Edo: Why I Am Probing Oshiomhole, Obaseki Reveals

Mar 22, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State has revealed why he is probing the administration of the former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. Obaseki promised to continue the probe of the administration of Oshiomhole to expose the fraud that took place in it and recover all stolen funds. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State … Read more

APC Blasts Obaseki, Says Governor Inaugurates White Elephant Projects

Mar 17, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State Chapter, has said the state governor, Godwin Obaseki is abandoning governance in the state.
The assistant state publicity secretary of the party, Ofure Osehobo quoted the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Col. David Imuse (retd.), to have said that Obaseki has lost focus for inaugurating white elephant projects on behalf of another state governor.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State Chapter, has said the state governor, Godwin Obaseki is abandoning governance in the state.

The APC, in a statement obtained by EKOHOTBLOG accused Obaseki of abandoning his duties in Edo and ‘fleeing’ to Delta State to commission projects because, according to the party, he has nothing to show for his 100 days in office.

In the statement, the assistant state publicity secretary of the party, Ofure Osehobo quoted the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, Col. David Imuse (retd.), to have said that Obaseki has lost focus for inaugurating white elephant projects on behalf of another state governor.

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Also, the statement added that Obaseki by his action has declared himself and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ineffective and incapable of improving the lives of Edo people.

APC Whips Obaseki For Celebrating His 100 Days In Delta

Mar 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has flayed Governor Godwin Obaseki for marking his 100 days in office in neighbouring Delta State. In a statement by the Assistant State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Ofure Osehobo, the Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, Col. David Imuse (retd.), said Obaseki inaugurated white elephant … Read more

2023: Edo PDP Demands Zoning Of Presidency To South-South

Mar 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Zoning the ticket to South-South would right the wrong that was inflicted on the zone. The Edo State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the party to zone its presidential ticket to the South-South geopolitical zone. The party’s state chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, who made the call on Monday while addressing journalists … Read more

COVID-19: Edo Releases Guidelines For Vaccination

Mar 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

53 Health Workers Contracted COVID-19 In Edo, Says Govt

Edo State government has released guidelines for the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine in the state, following the arrival of the first batch of 81, 080 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the state received its allotment of the vaccines, meant for about 40,000 persons in the state, from the … Read more

BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Teacher, Students In Edo

Mar 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Edo State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the abduction of some students and staff of the National Institute of Construction Technology, Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. It was gathered that unknown gunmen stormed the institute on Wednesday night and abducted unknown number of persons which include students and staff … Read more

JUST IN: Appeal Court Nullifies Disqualification Of Ize-Iyamu

Mar 8, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Appeal Court sitting in Benin has Monday nullified the Judgment of the Edo State High Court that disqualified Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and Gani Audu from contesting in the September 19, 2020 governorship in Edo State. In an unanimous decision read by Justice Oyebisi Omoleye and supported by Justices B.A. Georgewill and O.E.Oho, the appellate … Read more

Oshiomole, Obaseki Reunite, Shower Praises On Selves

Mar 6, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Obaseki, who exchanged pleasantries with his predecessor, Oshiomole, said they were both sons of Edo with the interest of the state at heart. Oshiomhole, who was a guest at the event, praised his successor, describing him as “his brother and friend”. The once two strong political allies whose relationship however turned sour in the build-up … Read more

It’s ‘Outright Falsehood’ – Army Refutes Extortion Allegation In Edo

Feb 22, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Nigerian Army, Army Seeks Support Of Retired Officers To Address Security Challenges

The Nigerian Army has debunked allegations that it’s extorting and harassing transporters and travellers in Edo. In a viral video on Saturday, vehicular activities were grounded to a halt on Agbor-Benin road in protest against alleged collection of ₦1000 from luxury buses plying the route Reacting to the video, the army described the allegation of … Read more

COVID-19: Edo Records 103 Cases, 3 Deaths In 72 Hours

Feb 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Edo Government has in the last 72 hours, recorded 103 new cases and three more deaths from the COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic. The state’s COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this on Monday during a virtual meeting of the state’s COVID-19 Task Force. Obi said the government is intensifying the … Read more

Obaseki Expresses Shock At Corruption In Edo Healthcare System

Feb 8, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, has bemoaned the high level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, EKO HOT BLOG reports. Speaking on Sunday at a town hall meeting with medical doctors in the state, the governor described the level of corruption in the state healthcare as alarming. He said the state’s healthcare system will … Read more

Breaking: Decomposing Body Of Kidnapped Edo Prince Discovered In Forest

Feb 3, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The decomposing body of Atlanta, Georgia-based Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, kidnapped in Edo has been discovered in the forest. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Anarchy As Aggrieved APC Members Disrupt Registration Meeting In Kwara Lagos Restates Commitment To Environmental Conservation Yoruba, Hausa Teachers Wanted In United States Four days after he was kidnapped on Saturday, January … Read more

COVID-19 : Edo Convicts 16 For Violating Regulation

Jan 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

LASG Set To Prosecute Employer Who Allegedly Assaulted Her Sales Lady

A mobile court sitting in Benin, Edo State capital, has convicted 16 people for disobeying the directive of the state government on compulsory use of face masks and restriction of movement between 10pm and 5am. Presided over by a Chief Magistrate, Bright Oniha, convicts, after pleading guilty to the offence, were sentenced to three hours … Read more

APC Tasks Members On Membership Revalidation In Edo

Jan 18, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“No Primary Held In Anambra” – 11 APC Governorship Aspirants

APC membership revalidation in Edo The Edo chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged its members to take active part in the membership revalidation commencing on Jan. 25. Retired Col. David Imuse, the State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman said this while inaugurating the women and youth mobilisation committee for the membership registration and revalidation … Read more

Edo Enforces Arrest For Persons Without Nosemasks

Jan 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Edo State Governor warns violators of Nosemasks, other covid-19 regulations State Government to prosecute defaulters in mobile courts Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says 800 Police constabulary personnel would be deployed across the state to enforce strict compliance with the regulations of COVID-19, to regulate its spread. The Governor made this known during a Press … Read more

Tribunal Begins Hearing Of Petitions Over Edo Gov Election

Jan 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Justice Yunusa Musa-led three-member Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, have commenced the hearing of four remaining petitions against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu. The outcome of the petition in Benin, the capital of Edo, will determine the continuity of the duo in the office. The four remaining petitions were filed by Action … Read more

Certificate Forgery: Obaseki Hails Court Verdict

Jan 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has applauded the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over its judgement on the certificate forgery case levelled against him by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday in Benin, said the judgement is a triumph of the rule of law and … Read more

Edo PDP Congratulates Obaseki, Hails Court’s Verdict

Jan 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has congratulated the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, over his victory at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of its members in Edo, Williams Edobor, had in a suit alleged that Obaseki forged the University of Ibadan degree certificate he submitted to … Read more

2nd Wave: Edo Conducts 3,201 COVID-19 Tests

Jan 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Edo, COVID-19 Test The Edo government says it has so far conducted a total of 3,201 COVID-19 tests since the state started tracking the second wave of the pandemic on Dec. 1, 2020. The State Incident Manager on COVID-19, Dr Andrew Obi, disclosed this in a statement in Benin on Wednesday, Eko hot blog gathered. … Read more