Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has openly expressed feelings of betrayal by his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki, concerning the upcoming 2024 governorship election. During an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday morning, Shaibu revealed his disappointment over Obaseki’s decision not to support his governorship bid. Shaibu, who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former governor of Edo State and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the party members will be the deciding force in choosing the governorship flagbearer for this year’s election. This statement was reaffirmed by the party’s acting chairman, Jaret Tenebe, over the weekend. Tenebe emphasized … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives member representing Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has declared his intention to vie for the governorship election in the state slated for September 2024. The lawmaker made the disclosure at the state secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC), where he told … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a governorship aspirant in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Asue Ighodalo, has resigned as the chairman of the board of directors of the Nigerian Breweries Plc. The Nigerian Breweries made this known in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. Editor’s Pick Dangote Refinery Affirms … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has officially declared his governorship aspiration. Shaibu declared his governorship ambition in a video released by his office in Benin, the state capital, on Monday, November 27, 2023. The deputy governor declared his aspiration to succeed his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said the Federal Government lacks the capacity to effectively manage itself and cannot be trusted to fix federal roads in the State. Speaking to journalists in Benin, the governor noted that the State Government will work with the newly inaugurated local council chairmen … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, has withdrawn the lawsuit filed against the governor, Godwin Obaseki, at the Federal High Court. Editor’s Pick: BREAKING: NNPP Expels Kwankwaso From Party [Full Details] Falana Condemns Intimidation Of Judiciary Over 2023 Presidential Election Petition MDCN Suspends Four Doctors From Medical Practice … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, with a directive to the Deputy Governor to henceforth request the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of activities of his office. This was made known in a statement on Monday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led Edo State Government has taken a swipe at the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its reaction to a statement by the Governor. It would be recalled that Obaseki, while speaking with journalists in Benin City on Wednesday, described the federal government’s palliative concept as deceptive and fraudulent. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu has refuted circulating claims suggesting his intention to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent reports indicated Shaibu’s imminent move to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with one even suggesting a top APC member’s confirmation of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has issued a temporary order stopping the move by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to impeach his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu, over their irreconcilable differences. Justice Mohammed issued the temporary order on Friday while ruling in a motion on notice filed … Read more
Atiku has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a PDP event honoring new and returning governors elected on the platform of the opposition party. The event is expected to bring together chieftains of the party drawn from across its various regions, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and Acting Chairman of the PDP … Read more
Edo State Citizens have something to smile about as Governor Obaseki approves 13th-month bonus pay for them. The announcement was made during a meeting between the Governor and civil and public servants in the state. Obaseki emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the workforce to ensure the continuity of ongoing reforms that … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State takes the bull by the horn to dissolve the State Executive Council. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media Projects, the dissolution took place on Wednesday at the weekly executive council meeting. This action of course left some mixed feelings as reasons were not given. EKO … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his desire to be remembered for transforming public education and developing a better workforce for national development in the state. Speaking during the Edo State Education Week 2023 in Benin, Governor Obaseki noted that his vision for the state in the next … Read more
A legal practitioner in Benin has accused the Edo State chapter of the APC of spreading false information against Governor Godwin Obaseki. The lawyer, Greg Ewah, made the statement in response to a comment made by APC chieftain, Prince John Mayaki, who criticized Obaseki’s Edo State Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) program. Mayaki urged the … Read more
The CBN has come under fresh fire from Ganduje. The governor described the CBN’s Naira policy as ‘COVID-23’. Ganduje also slammed his counterparts Godwin Obaseki and Duoye Diri, respectively, for going to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has remained unsparing in his condemnation of the naira … Read more
Supreme Court Discards Dan Orbhi’s Faction Suit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court, on Friday, ended the leadership tussle in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State chapter, with the dismissal of an appeal instituted at the Apex Court by Dan Orbhi-led faction. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and … Read more
Gov. Obaseki Speaks On Dumping Atiku, Backing Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has distanced himself from reports claiming he endorsed the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. Obaseki, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election in the early hours of Sunday Adeleke got a total of 403,371 votes beating the incumbent, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, who got 375,027 votes in a keenly contested race EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, … Read more