Edo govt has started paying the new ₦70,000 minimum wage to state workers. The increase from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000 was announced during the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City. State Commissioner Chris Nehikhare confirmed that the May salaries reflect the implementation of the new minimum wage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in fulfillment … Read more
Victoria Amu, a former APC governorship aspirant in Edo State, has resigned from the party. She expressed gratitude for opportunities to serve under Adams Oshiomole and Godwin Obaseki. Amu has not disclosed her next political move. Eko Hot Blog reports that Victoria Amu, a former aspirant for the governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for Edo State High Court He emphasizes state’s commitment to strengthening and ensuring judiciary’s independence Obaseki calls for critical examination of petitions against potential judges Eko Hot Blog reports that, taking a significant stride toward judicial reforms, Governor Godwin Obaseki swears in five new judges for the … Read more
Civic group accuses Obaseki of vote-wooing tactics Condemns new minimum wage as electoral manipulation Questions timing and feasibility of wage increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo N’Okpa Movement, a civic organization based in Benin City, has strongly criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent announcement of a new N70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu has began parley with All Progressive Congress leadership in the state fueling speculations of defection from the ruling People’s Democratic Party. In a viral video released on Wednesday, Shuaibu while addressing the visiting Acting Edo APC Chairman Emperor Jaret Tenebe, said … Read more
Omobayo Godwin was on Monday appointed and sworn-in as the deputy governor of Edo State His appointment followed the impeachment of Philip Shuaibu by the state Assembly Philip Shuaibu had been at loggerhead with Governor Obaseki over PDP gubernatorial candidacy for the upcoming Governorship election in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the new … Read more
A seven-member panel was set by Edo State’s Chief Judge to investigate misconduct allegations against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. This followed a resolution by the state House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Shaibu. The proceedings began on Wednesday with representatives from the House of Assembly and Shaibu present. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Edo PDP picks Osarodion Ogie, current SSG, as running mate for Asue Ighodalo. Ogie’s selection aims to boost party’s chances in September 21 election, supported by Governor Obaseki. PDP expresses confidence in Ighodalo and Ogie’s candidacy, announces official unveiling later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party has picked the current Secretary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi have reportedly reached out to his family, demanding a ransom of N500 million for his release. Tony Aziegbemi, was kidnapped by gunmen on March 15, around 11 p.m. on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road in … Read more
The Edo State Police Command is conducting extensive searches in creeks and forests to rescue the kidnapped PDP chairman. The State Commissioner of Police assured the citizens of their efforts to clamp down criminal activities in the state He emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards criminality and praised the efforts of vigilante groups in maintaining security. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Monday, March 18, in Abuja unveil the representative of Ovia constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, as the running mate to APC’s governorship candidate in Edo for the September 21 election, Senator Monday Okpebholo. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor Edo State, Philip Shuaibu is facing Imminent Impeachment by Edo State House Of Assembly. This is even as the lawmakers have issued notice of impeachment against Shuaibu during plenary on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024. Editor’s Picks Customs Set To Begin Nationwide Auctioning Of Seized Food Items JUST … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on former aspirants of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other aggrieved party stakeholders, to reconcile among themselves and ensure that PDP retains Edo State in the September governorship election. Atiku in a statement issued by his media aide Paul Ibe on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has stormed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to demand the Certificate of Return. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, had on Tuesday issued a certificate of return to Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday received his certificate of return from the leadership of the party. Okpebholo last Thursday defeated Dennis Idahosa and 10 other aspirants to emerge the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The presentation of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Nollywood actor cum movie director, Paul Obazele has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the September gubernatorial election in Edo State. Other guber aspirants for the position unanimously agreed to present the movie star as the flagbearer during Friday’s primary election held … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to conduct its primary election to pick a candidate for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. No fewer than 576 delegates will decide the fate of the 10 aspirants at the primaries set to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. Ahead … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all the 12 governorship aspirants ahead of it’s February 17 primary. The Prof. Taoheed Abdul Adedoja-led seven-man screening committee on Friday night after a two-day screening exercise gave all the aspirants a clean bill to contest Saturday party’s primary. APC National Organising Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Sunday described the resignation of his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, committee for ward congresses in the state as unfortunate. The six-man-committee was to conduct congresses in the 192 wards across the Edo State to elect … Read more