…Says Oshiomhole greatest betrayer …Denies plan defection to PDP …Odubu, Ogiemwonyi to battle Obaseki, Iyamu for ticket Tunde Opalana, Abuja The open confrontation between the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole ahead of the June 22 governorship primary in the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reached a crescendo as […]
A federal high court in Abuja has issued an interim order stopping Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, from arresting and prosecuting Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Oshiomhole is a former governor of Edo. READ ALSO Oshiomhole approves direct primaries for Edo election In January, Obaseki had set up a panel to probe the construction of the […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, says he is confident of returning to power as the governor of the state because “power comes from God.” The governor who disclosed this on Wednesday, in an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, noted that he is a man of peace, not a violent person. “I […]
After about six hours at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), an Abuja based group purchased both Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki to enable him contest the June 22 primary ahead of the September 19,2020 governorship election in Edo State. The group, Obaseki Mandate […]
Members of the legislative arm of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state on Sunday, declared their support for the second term bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki, just as they reaffirmed confidence in the leadership of the Chairman of the council, Jenkins Osunde. Speaking when the councillors paid a solidarity visit to Osunde, the leader […]
Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, on his appointment as the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor in a statement, said Prof. Gambari is well-deserving of the appointment, as he would bring his wealth of experience from the diplomatic and academic communities to bear in handling matters […]
…Remain in self-isolation as he awaits PCR test result Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tested negative for coronavirus, but has decided to remain in self-isolation. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the result is that of the rapid diagnostic test, while the […]
Some motorists in Benin have demanded for incentives from the Edo state government to enable them enforce the social distancing order placed by Governor Godwin Obaseki. In separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Benin, the motorists said they cannot alone bear the cost of carrying fewer passengers as ordered by […]
The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki on Monday said the state might consider raising capital from the capital market, stressing that state is soliciting for the support of the capital market community towards the forthcoming National Sports Festival (NSF). Obaseki stated this at the State Closing Gong Ceremony on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has warned leaders and members of the proscribed Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), to desist from activities and statements that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. At a meeting with chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 18 Local Government Areas […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Sunday, said his administration was nurturing youths to become responsible politicians and effective leaders by seeing politics as a platform to serve humanity. The Governor stated this at a Special Election Victory Thanksgiving organised by a state legislator, Mr. Marcus Onobun, and held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, […]
…Advocates for good leadership A group of women Non Governmental Organisations, the Female Network of NGOs (FENGO),a body comprised of various Female-led NGOs across the three senatorial district of Edo State, has pledged their support for the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki and its numerous policies aimed at protecting women and girls as well as […]
As crisis rocking the Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains unabated, a group under the aegis of critical stakeholders in the party on Thursday urged Governor Godwin Obaseki of the state to subject himself to the party’s laws and rules. The group, who made the call at a press conference at […]
The father of the kidnapped final year student of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma in Edo state, Mr. Thomas Ojemire, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki to help him rescue his kidnapped daughter, Miss Ojemire Faith Bisi. Mr. Ojemire disclosed that since his […]
The people-oriented policies and programmes to be implemented by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration in Edo State would gulp not less than N60 billion in the state’s 2020 budget. The N177.6 billion budget presented by the governor to the Edo State House of Assembly, last week, has a 60 percent increase in the consolidated revenue […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on Monday said the state government had concluded plans to open up about 100, 000 hectares of new land for oil palm investors in the state. Obaseki made this known during the 2019 Alaghodaro Youth Summit held in Benin to mark his third year in office. He said: “From […]
The Edo state government in collaboration with security agencies is setting up a special team to review and tackle incidents of cultism in the state. Governor Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this after the monthly state security meeting held at Government House, Benin, stated that the special team would ensure that the law passed on cultism […]
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has scored his administration high in the areas of poverty alleviation and job creation after three years in office. Obaseki gave the score card at a meeting with All progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Benin. The governor said that his administration had evolved policies and prograammes that had positively impacted on […]
Condemnations have continued to trail the attack on the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho, Dr. Aderemi Makanjuola and other guests at the residence of former governor of Edo State and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Recall that […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says his administration is determined to build about 300 designated Primary Health Care centres (PHCs) across the state in 30 months. Obaseki said this on Friday in Benin during the inauguration of the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) ultra-medical care facility, called the Benin Medical Care (BMC). He said […]