The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has inaugurated the Caretaker Committee Members set up by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, to run the party’s affairs pending the election of new executives. The Committee is chaired by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, with Hon. Henry Duke Tenebe as Secretary, was set up in pursuant of … Read more
…the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had demanded full and unconditional repatriation of all looted Nigerian artefacts in German museums. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration won’t engage in “disrespectful exchanges” with the Oba of Benin over the destination of repatriated stolen artefacts. This was disclosed in a … Read more
The Oba’s intervention and comments follow the controversy over where the artefacts, looted by British soldiers during the invasion of the Benin Kingdom, ought to be kept when returned The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has said repatriated Benin Bronzes should be returned to the Benin Royal Museum to be cited within … Read more
The Edo chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday reported Governor Godwin Obaseki to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). It called for the resignation of Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu as part of the power-sharing arrangement. The State Working Committee (SWC), in a letter to PDP Chairman Uche Secondus, signed by the chairman Dr … Read more
Obaseki had accused the federal government of printing ₦60bn to augment revenues disbursed to state governments for the month of March The PDP Governors Forum has said that it is surprised at the partisan direction an advise by Governor Godwin Obaseki, on its monetary policies has assumed to the Federal Government has headed. In a … Read more
Obaseki had last week raised an alarm over Nigeria’s financial position which he said made the CBN to print about ₦60billion to augment allocation shared by states last month The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, on Wednesday said there was no truth in the claim made by the Edo State Governor, … Read more
“Forget the claims by the government about its so-called benevolence to healthy citizens.” The Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki for lunatics, beggars, and children roaming Benin streets. Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, David Imuse, said this in a statement on Sunday. “The unending infighting in the … Read more
Corruption The level of corruption in the healthcare system in the state is alarming and unacceptable. You May Also Like EDO Govt. Plans To Build 250 Primary Health Centres -Obaseki Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried the level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, describing it as a deliberate act to run down … Read more
The Federal Government had reconfirmed the January 18 date fixed for the reopening of schools across the country on Wednesday after reports emerged that the date had been postponed indefinitely Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has halted schools’ resumption in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19. According to a statement issued on … Read more
Edo, Second Wave Of COVID-19 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his government has reactivated the isolation and treatment facilities and disease surveillance protocol to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Obaseki, in his broadcast Tuesday in Benin, said that the strategy was to tackle the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic to … Read more
The Edo State Government is set to begin the recruitment of 1,400 civil servants in the state. A statement issued on Friday by the state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, said the recruitment exercise will begin on Monday. According to him, the exercise is part of the ongoing transformation of the state’s civil service under … Read more
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has commended the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, for their commitment and dedication to duty. Obaseki stated this while swearing in Usiosefe Ereyimwan as member of the panel at the Government House, Benin City. Obaseki said, “I want to … Read more
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Edo State intends to build a new museum over the next four years that would exhibit looted Benin bronzes currently displayed in European and American museums. AFP reports that many Benin bronzes — a group of more than a thousand prized metal plaques and sculptures looted in 1897 by British troops from … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki, to build 250 primary health centres Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured of his administration’s plan to build 250 primary healthcare centres across 18 local government areas of the state. Obaseki gave the assurance at the fourth Edo Youth Summit on Wednesday in Benin, as part of activities to mark his … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki , Budget Edo State Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday presented a budget of N153.4 billion for 2021 to the state House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget christened ‘MEGA Budget ‘, Obaseki said that it was made up of N94.8 billion recurrent expenditure and N58.6 billion capital expenditure. Read … Read more
EndSARS, Security Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday met with Security Chiefs in the State following the continued #EndSARS protest Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday met with Security Chiefs in the State following the continued #EndSARS protest which has taken a dangerous dimension across the state. The Governor, shortly after the meeting … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki, Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo governorship polls, on Tuesday in Oza, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, said that government funds were meant to empower the people. Obaseki stated this while addressing PDP supporters during his ward-to-ward campaign in Oza Ward 2. Read Also: Monarch Of Ikare Is Dead According … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has denied the allegation of bloated contracts, using his company, Afrinvest Ltd., to siphon state’s funds. Obaseki’s denial is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie and made available to the News Agency of (NAN) on Tuesday in Benin. Read Also: … Read more
Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, says Gov. Godwin Obaseki-led administration, has restored the pride and dignity of Edo and her people. Mr Benjamin Atu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) media to the deputy governor, quoted Shaibu in a statement, on Tuesday in Benin. Read Also: Insurgency: NAF To Build Base In Gombe According to the … Read more