Edo PDP Sets Up Caretaker Committee, Hopeful To Reclaim ‘Stolen Mandate’

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

I Won’t Disrespect Oba Of Benin Over Repatriation Of Artefacts – Obaseki

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…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

Royal Museum Is Rightful Place For Return Of Stolen Artefacts – Oba of Benin

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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

Edo PDP, Obaseki At War As Party Members Calls For Shaibu’s Resignation

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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

Leave Obaseki Alone, Check Financial Inadequacies Instead – PDP Govs

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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

APC Blames Obaseki For Lunatics, Beggars Roaming Edo Streets

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“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

COVID-19 Second Wave: Edo Govt Suspends Reopening Of Schools

Gov. Godwin Obaseki

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 Govt. Set To Recruit 1,400 Personnel Into Civil Service

Gov. Godwin Obaseki

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

Obaseki Expands Edo Judicial Panel, Hails Performance

Gov. Godwin Obaseki

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

EndSARS: Obaseki Meets Security Chiefs, Warns Violators Of Curfew

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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

Edo Election: Govt. Fund Is To Empower People — Gov. Obaseki

Gov. Godwin Obaseki,

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

Obaseki’s Administration Has Restored Pride, Dignity Of Edo People – Shaibu

Philip Shaibu

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