EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, may have taken another dimension as N345 million was allocated to the Office of the Deputy Governor in the 2024 Budget as against the N19bn allocated to the Office of the State Governor. An analysis of the budget which the … Read more
An APC chieftain in Edo State, has accused Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of planning to defect from PDP to Labour Party. Mayaki claimed that Shaibu is using the Obidient movement to generate support for his rumoured 2024 governorship ambition. Mayaki also dismissed Shaibu’s call for youth empowerment, urging Obidients to be wary of his ulterior … Read more
Ayu’s plea to PDP members comes against the backdrop of the rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State Governor Obaseki recently took a swipe at Governor Wike over his reaction to comments by Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman … Read more
Wike blasts Obaseki says he has the DNA of a serial betrayer and is an ungrateful person Obaseki had slammed Governor Wike over his reaction to comments by Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, that PDP members who defected from the APC in Edo were not happy and do not feel accepted into the new … Read more
Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shsibu had expressed disappointment at the way they were being treated since joining the PDP from APC The duo had defected to the PDP after they had a fall out with Obaseki’s predecessor, Adams Oshiomole and party leaders in the state EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the People’s … Read more
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office. Eko Hot Blog gathers that the inauguration event is currently holding at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital. Dignitaries in attendance include governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu, on Wednesday, visited Edo State to assess the level of damage done to police facilities and other properties in the state. The IGP who was accompanied by the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, and other top officials visited officers on admission at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital … Read more
Philip Shaibu, deputy governor of Edo state has described Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s contract with Edo people as Sacrosanct. The Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, has said that Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s contract with Edo people remains sacrosanct. Shaibu stated this in statement issued on Friday in Benin by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr … Read more
Mr Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has alleged that the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, gave Yekini Idiaye, the State Assembly Deputy Speaker, N40 million to declare his support for Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The Deputy Governor called on the people of Akoko-Edo … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has followed in the footsteps of his boss, Godwin Obaseki, to leave the All Progressives Congress. Mr. Shaibu announced his exit from the party on Tuesday. “It is with great pain that I am leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) that I helped and laboured to build as a … Read more
With the aim of restoring peace, stability in Nigeria, the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for one-day prayer and fast that will take place on Friday 21, 2020 from dawn till 12.00 noon. A statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Joseph Osagiede, reads this: “This is to inform … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has applauded his boss describing him as a passionate leader who holds the development of the state dear to his heart. Shaibu disclosed this when he hosted journalists in the state to his annual Christmas celebration at his resident in Benin on Friday. While noting that the … 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
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has accused Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu of betraying him. He said that he was disappointed by the ‘betrayal’ of Shaibu, who he called his son, but promised to continue to toe the path of peace over the party’s crisis in Edo State. But, … Read more