An application filed by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for a stay of proceedings in the certificate forgery case against him has been dismissed by the court of appeal. Eko Hot Blog had reported on Tuesday how a federal high court sitting in Abuja suspended hearing of the alleged forgery case indefinitely over the stay … Read more
A federal high court in Abuja says it can’t override the appeal court in a case of alleged forgery involving Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state. Eko Hot Blog reports that sequel to this pronouncement by the lower Court is the order granting an indefinite suspension of the case pending the outcome of stay of … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says when it looked as though is hope of being reelected has faded, Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), told him not to despair that he would emerge victorious. Obaseki made this know while giving testimony at this year’s RCCG Holy Ghost Congress, … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has in his reaction applauded the Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Recall that the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, affirmed the election of Diri as the authentic governor of Bayelsa State. A seven-member panel of justices of the … Read more
NOVEMBER 14, 2020 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has reappointed Osarodion Ogie as the Secretary to the State Government. The governor announced the appointment on Saturday via his Twitter handle. “I have approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government,” Obaseki tweeted. Read also: Obiano Administration Inherited Debts – SSG … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has dissolved the state executive council. He announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, while expressing his gratitude to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state. Obaseki said: “Since I became governor, I didn’t sack any commissioner, … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has presented a N153.4 billion budget proposal to the state’s House of Assembly, for the 2021 fiscal year. Obaseki said the budget which represents a 9.7 percent increase from the revised 2020 budget, comprises N94.8 billion for recurrent and N58.6 billion for capital expenditure. The governor said, the document which … Read more
The Edo State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed on the state between 10 pm and 6 am daily. A press statement from the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, stated that the adjustment takes effect from Tuesday. Part of the statement read, “The state government has further … Read more
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has urged men of the Nigeria police force, Edo state command who abandoned their duty post during the #EndSARS protests which was hijacked by hoodlums, to return to work. EkoHotBlog gathered that some Policemen abandoned their duty post as a result of the targeted attacks on security operatives especially … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki assures youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet as part of his administration’s efforts to redress their grievances. Obaseki gave the assurance on Thursday, when he … Read more
They were absent from the assembly for 180 days – Obaseki Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, says he can’t Inaugurate the 14 lawmakers-elect yet to be sworn into the state assembly. Obaseki made this known on Monday while addressing newsmen when he paid a “thank-you visit” to the national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 governorship election in Edo state, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, says he will not challenge the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki, the peoples democratic party (PDP) at the election petition tribunal. In press statement issued on Monday, Ize-Iyamu disclosed that he will use other means to challenge … Read more
EDO Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has denied being behind the alleged arrest of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The Media Aide to the governor, Crusoe Osagie, made this known on Thursday while reacting to an allegation by the APC that its members in the state are now being … Read more
Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday Governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to APC. In a television broadcast on Wednesday night, Ize-Iyamu said, “We are going to talk to everybody. Read Also: FG To Sell Presidential Jet We are going to bring everybody … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he would be an ingrate if he failed to appreciate Nyesom Wike, his Rivers counterpart, the crucial role he played towards the actualisation of his second term bid. Obaseki expressed his gratitude to Wike when he visited him on Wednesday. Obaseki said Wike gave him shelter clothed and … Read more
Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, says the excesses of former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, will no longer be condoned in the state. Obaseki emerged winner of the state gubernatorial election on Saturday having secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the APC, polled … Read more
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, says if the actions of Adams Oshiomhole and Bola Tinubu are not checked they could destroy Nigeria’s democracy. Obaseki’s relationship with Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), went sour in the build-up to the Edo governorship election following an unpalatable tussle for the economic and … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has promised to be generous to the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The re-elected governor who said this on Tuesday added that he had no issues with Ize-Iyamu and will have a conversation with him if he comes through He stated that Ize-Iyamu was not the … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says he will never dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and return to his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). Obaseki said this while speaking on Tuesday morning on ARISE TV, the broadcast arm of THISDAY. The governor said he made promises to the people of Edo … Read more
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that his re-election in the just concluded governorship election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into the zoo to be caged permanently from Edo politics. Obaseki disclosed this on Monday in Benin while addressing a crowd of PDP supporters at the popular Kings … Read more