News

Edo: Okpebholo sets to probe Obaseki

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 November 2024 0

…unveils 14-man Assets verification panel By Tunde Opalana Probing of the administration of the immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki by his successor has begun in earnest. To that effect, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets

News

Obaseki launches Edo Digital Policy, commissions Nigeria’s first State-owned data centre in Benin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 November 2024 0

BY TITUS AKHIGBE The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said reforms by his administration in the digital and technology space over the last eight years have revolutionized the State, launching the State and its people into the super digital highway. Obaseki spoke at the launch of the Edo State Digital Policy and the […]

Headlines

EDO 2024: Ripples as Obaseki raises alarm, alleges plot by INEC to postpone poll

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 September 2024 0

..Says Oshiomhole, APC campaigning with police helicopter …Commission not aware of such plans –INEC BY TITUS AKHIGBE, BENIN & BABATUNDE OPALANA The Edo State Governor and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is working in connivance with the All […]

Politics

Edo 2024: Edo too smart to produce a counterfeit governor — Obaseki

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 September 2024 0

…as PDP Campaign train rolls back into Esanland By Titus Akhigbe Ekpoma in Esan West and Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Councils were agog at the weekend as the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rolled back into Esanland. At the Ekpoma rally which was held at Eguare Primary School open field, […]

Tourism

Embrace tourism initiatives, Obaseki raps talented youths

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 July 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has urged youths with creative ideas to key into the various initiatives and opportunities provided by the state government to develop, promote and bring their ideas to reality. The Governor made the call on Friday while flagging off the runway show of the Fashion Designers Association of […]

Headlines

Obaseki kicks as court reinstates Shuaibu as Edo Deputy Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 July 2024 0

… Edo Govt, Assembly head to Appeal Court BY ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA & Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Mr, Godwin Obaseki, has rejected the decision of the Federal High Court that reinstated his former impeached deputy governor Mr. Philip Shuaibu to office. Obaseki and Edo State House of Assembly said on Wednesday that they are […]

News

Edo’s employment process is fairest, most inclusive in Nigeria, says Obaseki

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2024 0

By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the State’s employment process under his leadership is the fairest and most inclusive in the country, noting that the State has so far given automatic employment to over 50 first-class graduates of Edo extraction. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists after the end of […]

News

Gov. Obaseki tasks the hospitality industry to continue offering quality services

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 June 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has charged hospitality outfits in the State to continue to offer quality services to customers to attract more patronages. He assured all that his administration will continue to encourage and create conducive business environment for them to thrive. The Governor stated this while declaring open, THE RODINIA […]

Politics

INEC to Obaseki, Aiyedatiwa: Don’t use incumbency power to deny opposition access to public spaces, facilities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 May 2024 0

…urges security agencies to prevent violent attacks, negative campaigns By Tunde Opalana Governors Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State have been advised not to use power of incumbency to deny opposition parties in their states access to public spaces and facilities during campaigns ahead of governorship elections in their states. […]

Opinion

Godwin Obaseki’s 8 years of Profligacy, Esanland and his succession planning

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 May 2024 0

First, let me apologize to Esan families, friends, and associates that I canvassed to vote for Mr. Godwin Obaseki during his second Term election Campaign. Many of us were hoodwinked by his eloquence, oratory, and his portrayal as the underdog in the tussle between him and the Adams Oshiomhole camp. Our reconning at the time […]

Headlines

May Day: My administration has recruited over 5,000 workers in past seven years, says Obaseki

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 May 2024 0

By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, said he has recruited over 5,000 workers into the state civil service since the inception of his administration in the past seven and half years. He disclosed this yesterday while delivering his good will message to the workers in the state to mark the May […]

Headlines

Obaseki increases minimum wage for Edo workers to N70,000

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 April 2024 0

…commissions new secretariat for NLC, TUC, names edifice after Adams Oshiomhole By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for Edo workers from N40,000 to N70,000 effective from May 1, 2024. Obaseki disclosed this while delivering his speech at the commissioning of Edo State Labour House Complex, a […]

Headlines

Impeachment: Obaseki/Shaibu feud deepens

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 March 2024 0

… Orbih faction of Edo PDP set to defect to APC …Ugbome , Orbih’s ally to be beneficiary of impeachment By Titus Akhigbe The bitter succession struggle between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his embattled Deputy, Comrade Phillip Shaibu is worsening by the day, owing to the looming impeachment of the latter. On Wednesday, March 6,2024,the […]

Tourism

Edo: Obaseki tasks youths on imbibing reading culture

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 March 2024 0

By Orji Onyekwere Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has again emphasized the need for youth to embrace reading Culture. The Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa Malaka stated this during the final day of Angel Osariemen Asein 230 hours Guiness book of records “Read A thon”. The Commissioner, who was filled […]

Politics

EDO 2024: 62 contenders, pretenders seeking to succeed Obaseki

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 January 2024 0

AHEAD of next month’s primaries of the political parties, no fewer than 61 aspirants are jostling for the governorship tickets of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; All Progressives Congress, APC; and Labour Party, LP, in Edo State. They are seeking to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki of the PDP, whose second term will expire on […]

Tourism

Gov. Obaseki excited over Rema’s homecoming concert in Benin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 December 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere The festive season is set to reach new heights in Benin City, the Edo State capital as Governor Godwin Obaseki unveils plans to host Edo-born music prodigy, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, in a grand Homecoming Music Concert on December 21. Obaseki, renowned for his commitment to transforming Edo into a […]

Politics

Concern Edolites asks Governor Obaseki to come clean about Taiwo Akerele

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 November 2023 0

…You cried, begged when Akerele resigned on moral high ground. … Says, EFCC, ICPC Await you in your MOU’s Dealings By Nsikak Ekpenyong A group known as concern Edolites on Monday challenged Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki to come out clean on his former Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele instead of hiding under unknown […]

Politics

Governor Obaseki denies his deputy statutory official Vehicle, gives Speaker instead

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

All may not still be well in the relationship between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu inspite of the much publicised reconciliation, apologies and acceptance of apology between the duo, this paper has learnt. A reliable source at the Edo State government house, who fears to be mentioned to avoid victimisation informed […]

Opinion

TRUE NEPOTISM, THE UNFAIRNESS, INJUSTICE, INEQUITABLE, AND NON INCLUSIVITY OF GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI’S ADMINISTRATION

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

Recently, The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said the process of seeking his successor ahead of the Governorship election in 2024 must reflect fairness, equity, and a sense of inclusion, as his administration’s focus is to finish strong. The Governor further stated “It is not in his place to now determine, appoint, or anoint […]

Headlines

Edo 2024 succession crisis: Obaseki chases deputy away, reallocates office to private group

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 September 2023 0

…Deputy Gov now operates from personal residence …No end in sight to saga By Titus Akhigbe Except the unforeseen happens, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, may not have an office inside Government House, Benin City till his joint-ticket tenure with Governor Godwin Obaseki ends next year. This because the Deputy Governor, who was last […]