Edo Crisis Deepens As Obaseki Sacks All Deputy Gov’s Media Aides

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor, with a directive to the Deputy Governor to henceforth request the Ministry of Communication and Orientation for media coverage of activities of his office. This was made known in a statement on Monday … Read more

Genesis Of Crisis Between Me And My Deputy — Gov Obaseki Opens Up

Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has opened up on the brewing crisis between him and the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu. According to Vanguard, Governor Obaseki made this known while speaking at meeting with the elders and leaders of the party from Etsako, in Edo North weekend, Governor Obaseki said … Read more

Oshiomhole Finally Opens Up on Shaibu’s APC Alliance, Rift with Obaseki

Eko Hot Blog reports that former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to reports that Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, was planning to rejoin the APC after falling out with his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a rehabilitation centre … Read more

Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu Speaks On Plan To Dump PDP For APC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu has refuted circulating claims suggesting his intention to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent reports indicated Shaibu’s imminent move to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with one even suggesting a top APC member’s confirmation of the … Read more

Police Arrest Suspect In Kidnap Of 32 Rail Passengers In Edo

The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more