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No matter the pressure, I won’t join another party – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2021 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said he has no plans to join another political party, reassuring that his party affiliation will not alter development plans for the state. Obaseki, who spoke during a Banquet in Benin City, as part of activities for this year’s Alaghodaro Summit, said

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Security situation in Edo relatively calm – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2021 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Wednesday in Benin, said that the security situation in the state was relatively calm, adding that efforts were ongoing to sustain it. Obaseki stated this while reviewing the state security situation for the month of July, after a joint security meeting with all heads of various security agencies in […]

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Gov. Obaseki seeks legislation, global action against child labour

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2021 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has called for legislation, as well as increased collaboration among global stakeholders, to prevent, prohibit and eradicate child labour in its entirety. Obaseki made the call in commemoration of the 2021 World Day Against Child Labour, with the theme, “Act now: end child labour!” marked every June 12, by the […]

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“Edo is not Imo” – Obaseki boasts, stage Victory March

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2021 0

Godwin Obaseki, the governor of Edo state, staged a march in Benin city to commemorate his Supreme Court triumph. Obaseki was found not guilty in a certificate forgery case brought against him by his competitor and APC candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Governor said that his victory proves that Edo […]

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Obaseki rejects congratulatory messages from Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu

Ihesiulo Grace 2 June 2021 0

*Says they are full of tricks Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has faulted the congratulatory messages from the immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the party’s candidate in the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election in the state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Faulting the messages while addressing a large crowd

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S’Court dismisses APC’s certificate forgery case against Gov Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2021 0

ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA. The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by All Progressives Congress (APC) against Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. The party had challenged the concurrent decisions of the Court of Appeal and Federal High Court that dismissed their case and allegation that Governor Obasaki forged University of Ibadan degree certificate with […]

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Obaseki Claims, Nigerians have more money than Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said that many Nigerians are richer than Nigeria as a country. He stated this in Benin, during a meeting of the State Transmission Committee, with over 27 professional organisations. The governor, who urged the professionals to collaborate with his administration to expand the state’s tax net to […]

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Edo govt dethrones minister’s uncle, Oliola Of Uneme Uzanu

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2021 0

By Gabriel Omonhinmin Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has approved the removal of the Clan Head of South East Uneme in Estako East Local Government Area. A three-paragraph press statement entitled “Governor Obaseki dissolves Uzanu clan, dethrones clan head,” signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Mr. Osarodion Ogie (Esq), stated in part: […]

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Nigeria is in huge financial trouble —Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2021 0

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has raised the alarm about Nigeria’s precarious financial situation. He bemoaned the fact that the country is drowning in debt and has no idea how to repay it. “At the end of each month, we simply travel to Abuja, collect money, and return to spend. He explained, “We’re in a […]

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Edo PDP, APC trade words over Obaseki’s alleged N18bn loan request

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2021 0

Titus Akhigbe Benin City Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday denied an alleged N18 billion loan request by Governor Godwin Obaseki, which has continued to raise eyebrows from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The party also called on the former National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams […]

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PDP hails judiciary for upholding Obaseki’s election verdict

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hails the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which upheld the qualification and election of Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki. The party described the verdict of the court as triumph of justice, victory for democracy and a seal on Governor Obaseki’s landslide victory as the […]

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Obaseki knows fate on Saturday in alleged certificate forgery saga

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2021 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday reserved judgment till Saturday on the alleged pre-election certificate forgery suit filed by All progressives Congress (APC) and a party chieftain, Edobor Williams against the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and two others. The judge reserved judgment in the suit […]

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Obaseki legal team’s request to strike out Ize-Iyamu, APC from ADP petition rejected

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2020 0

The Edo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin on Tuesday rejected a motion filed by the legal team of Governor Godwin Obaseki, seeking to strike out the names of Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the All Progressives Party from the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party, Daily Times gathered. The tribunal also announced that it […]

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Obaseki describes Douye Diri ‘supreme court verdict as ‘victory for democracy’

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2020 0

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has applauded the Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing the ruling as “a victory for democracy”, Daily Times gathered. The governor said the victory has legally silenced all opposition of his electoral victory and will enable the […]

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Obaseki’s ADC collapses during inauguration

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2020 0

An Aide-de-Camp to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday, collapsed during the governor’s second-term inauguration at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Daily Times gathered that the incident happened around 12 noon while the governor gave an appreciation speech after the Oath of Office was administered by the State’s Chief […]

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Obaseki, Shaibu to begin second term on Thursday

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, will begin a fresh term in office on Thursday. The duo will be sworn in at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, Daily Times gathered. This information was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and […]

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14 Edo lawmakers vacant says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has said that seat of the 14 State Assembly members not inaugurated remain constitutionally vacant. He said the lawmakers refused to be inaugurated and failed to perform legislative duties within stipulated 180 days. The governor spoke to journalists at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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I will never become a godfather — Obaseki promises

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday has promised never to become a godfather in politics, saying the concept is dangerous to democracy. READ ALSO: Obaseki pays thank you visit to Buhari He said in case he turns to one, he should be dealt with accordingly. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that Obaseki said this […]

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Edo election: What Buhari said while congratulating me — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

READ ALSO: Obaseki pays thank you visit to Buhari Daily Times Nigeria learnt that Obaseki made this known to the State House correspondents at the end of a meeting he had with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said, “Mr President, in his characteristic humorous manner, said he reluctantly congratulated me for beating his […]

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Edo Election: I never begged Obaseki to return to APC, Ize-Iyamu declares

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, has cleared the air on rumors that he is being forced by the APC to accept defeat, Daily Times gathered. Ize-Iyamu, in a statement signed by his Director of Communication and Media, John Mayaki, called on […]