The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has confirmed the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement on Saturday, the re-elected governor said this was the only political appointment to be made for now. He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first … Read more
Ekohotblog, 22nd October, 2020 (Thursday) Prisoners of Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre and Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre who escaped from the facilities on Monday October 19, have been given till Friday October 23 to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law. Governor Godwin Obaseki has announced that Inmates of Benin Medium Security … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has condemned the attack on the #ENDSARS protesters by hoodlums in Benin City. Governor Obaseki in a statement charged the Edo State Police Command to provide adequate security for the protesters as they exercise their rights as concerned Nigerians. He also noted that a thorough investigation would commence immediately … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Friday said that Mr. Godwin Obaseki will be re-elected as Governor of Edo State, stressing that nothing will stop the governor’s re-election because Obaseki has done well and deserves to continue in office. Obaseki is a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC) while Umahi is a member … Read more
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that in 2016, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, compiled the list of commissioners in his living room. The Special Adviser to Obaseki on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, who made this known in a release from the Government … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has claimed that he made effort to bring peace to the Edo State APC. Oshiomole made this known in live TV program. He said: “As part of my efforts to resolve the problems in Edo State, there was a time the Governor told me … Read more
Edo state Governor,Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would not be distracted by “forces whose intention is to slow down the governance process in the state.” The Governor made this known while briefing journalist on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting held at the state government house in Benin on Monday. … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that after his inauguration as Governor,he was warned to be careful of his deputy, Philip Shaibu and the Secretary to the State Government(SSG), Osarodion Ogie. The Governor, who made this known at a praise and worship night to mark Shaibu’s 50th birthday, however, said that there was no … Read more
– Obaseki also said that the reforms he introduced to revenue collection has led to over 500 percent increase in the Internally Generated Revenue of the 18 local councils – He said that the total revenue generated by the 18 local councils before he came to office was N31.1m monthly – The Governor made this … Read more
– Governor Obaseki sacked Comrade Oshiomole’s local Government chairman, Yakubu Musa – He subsequently swore-in Mr. Imonofi Osumah Inusa as the new Council boss – Obaseki reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance for corruption and negligence of duty The Governor of Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has removed the chairman of Etsako west local Government, Mr. … Read more
– APC leaders in Owan west LGA pledged their support to Governor Obaseki second term bid – Dr. Uyi said: “Governor Obaseki has not deviated from those things Oshiomhole said he would do – From Edo North through Edo Central to Edo South, Obaseki has touched all parts of the state. The development is visible. … Read more
– APC leadership in Edo state denied claims of endorsing Governor Obaseki for second term – Osumah said: “it was rather unfortunate that the council chairman, Hon Frank Ilaboya, “deceived some of the ward chairmen to a meeting – He said that they were later surprised to read on social media as posted by the … Read more
– Governor Obaseki suspends the daughter of late Dr. Ogbemudia,Eghe as chairman of Eghor LGA – Eghe is the fourth council chairman to be suspended within the past three months – A source alleged that she ran the council as a sole administrator and refused to appoint Supervisory Councillors The Governor of Edo state, Godwin … Read more
– Governor Obaseki suspends the daughter of late Dr. Ogbemudia,Eghe as chairman of Eghor LGA – Eghe is the fourth council chairman to be suspended within the past three months – A source alleged that she ran the council as a sole administrator and refused to appoint Supervisory Councillors The Governor of Edo state, Godwin … Read more