Edo State University renamed to Edo University, Iyamho. Government pledges compensation for past land grabs. Legal actions planned to ensure justice and harmony. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved renaming Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday … Read more
The media aide to Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo state, Crusoe Osagie, says the probe of his principal’s administration is a smokescreen to cover the incompetence of the administration of Monday Okpebholo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Okpebholo had earlier constituted a 14-member asset verification committee to probe the administration of … Read more
Sixty-eight political associates of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have obtained an interim injunction from the Edo State High Court, preventing the Nigerian Police from arresting them in connection with a petition filed by the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The group, which includes political appointees, local government … Read more
Godwin Obaseki has taken a vacation to rest and undergo comprehensive medical check-ups after completing his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, Obaseki’s media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, revealed this on Wednesday night in a statement to Naija News. According to Osagie, Obaseki “once again expressed gratitude to God Almighty and … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has reiterated his readiness to hand over office to the newly elected governor and deputy governor of the state, whether the outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki was present or not. Shaibu made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. This is coming in the wake of … Read more
The outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has granted pardons to 10 inmates with less than one year to serve their terms in correctional centres in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To … Read more
Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been spotted in Lagos, countering allegations from governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo that Obaseki had fled the country. Sources confirmed Obaseki’s presence in Lagos on Sunday evening. Obaseki has served as the Governor of Edo State since 2016, initially elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) before switching to … Read more
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concerns over what he described as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s strange public behavior, claiming that Obaseki has effectively vanished from the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo residents are alarmed by Obaseki’s reckless remarks and called for him to … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has officially dissolved his cabinet ahead of the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor. Naija News reports that the dissolution took place on Friday, following a valedictory session at the Government House in Benin City. The motion for the dissolution of … Read more
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senate representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, clashed on the floor of the Senate on Thursday over issues concerning godfatherism. It all began when Akpabio accused Oshiomhole of having brought Godwin Obaseki as Governor, who, according to him(Akpabio) has turned against him(Oshiomhole) and democracy. EDITOR’S … Read more
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shiabu has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of taking actions that could cause chaos in the state by the time he leaves office on November 12. Shaibu stated this while speaking to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Nemo Edwin-Iwo where he also criticized Obaseki’s … Read more
Former Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead. Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today, while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state. Recall that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has explained why he chose to kneel before the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. Oshiomhole emphasised his understanding and respect for the traditional institution of the Benin people as the reason for this gesture. During an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Oshiomhole also criticized outgoing Governor … Read more
Socio-political activist Aisha Yesufu has sharply criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for his dissatisfaction with the results of the Edo State governorship election, which saw Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge victorious. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Sunday that Okpebholo won the election held on September 21, 2024, securing victories … Read more
The outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has appealed to residents to remain calm over Saturday’s governorship election as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the keenly contested election in the South-South state. EDITOR’S PICKS: Gospel … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed his reasons for visiting the State Collation centre, saying he went there to get first-hand information about the collation process. Obaseki stated this during a Sunday briefing by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaign organisation for the Edo governorship election in Benin, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
The Nigeria police walked Goverbor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State out of the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, following collation of results in Saturday’s Governorship election in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Deputy Inspector General of Police, Frank Mba engineered the exit of Obaseki around 4:10 am on Sunday. This … Read more
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in the early hours of Sunday, prompting protests from supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG gathered that accompanied by security aides, Obaseki entered the office of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for a closed-door meeting that lasted over … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked the news making the rounds that there was an attack at the collation centre in Oredo LGA of Edo state. According to The Cable, the State’s Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, at a briefing said that soldiers had successfully repelled the attackers and reclaimed the … Read more
The Nigeria police said its operatives have arrested political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State where the governorship election will be holding today. The police also pledged to tackle illegal weapons holders and disruptors of the electoral process in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In … Read more