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Court of Appeal dismisses APC’s certificate forgery suit against Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2021 0

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the University of Ibadan degree certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for lacking in merit. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja had on January 9,

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Edo: Obaseki has declared himself incapable of Ruling – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2021 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has accused the state governor, Godwin Obaseki of abandoning governance in the state. The APC in a statement by its Assistant State Publicity Secretary, Ofure Osehobo accused Obaseki of abandoning his duties in Edo and ‘fleeing’ to Delta State to commission projects because he has nothing to […]

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APC blames Obaseki for lunatics, beggars roaming Edo streets

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2021 0

“Forget the claims by the government about its so-called benevolence to healthy citizens.” The Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress has slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki for lunatics, beggars, and children roaming Benin streets. Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Committee, David Imuse, said this in a statement on Sunday. “The unending infighting in the PDP […]

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Obaseki pays thank you visit to Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday paid a visit to the President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. READ ALSO: Oshiomhole should maintain his lane, i’ll stay on mine — Obaseki The governor however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that it would be immoral for him to return […]

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1.7 million Edo voters decide on Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki, others today

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

Voters abandon 483,000 cards in INEC office A total of 1.72 million eligible voters will decide electoral fates in today’s Edo State governorship election, where the two main gladiators are Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Records at the Independent National Electoral […]

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Face your failure in APC, leave Obaseki alone, PDP warns Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday has strongly advised the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to leave Godwin Obaseki, the gubernatorial candidate of the party alone and face his political woes in APC. READ ALSO: Edo 2020: Obaseki doesn’t deserve your votes, reject… Recall Daily Times Nigeria reported that […]

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Edo election : Obaseki, Ize-Nyamu, others sign Peace Accord

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

Candidates of political parties on Tuesday signed a Peace Accord ahead of the September 19 Edo State governorship election. READ ALSO: Edo Election: Soldiers at Oshiomhole’s residence to scuttle polls, PDP alerts Daily Times Nigeria learnt that the deal which was organised by the National Peace Committee in Benin City, the state capital. In attendance […]

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Edo election: Obaseki gives condition for accepting defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 9 September 2020 0

Come September, 19,2020 the people of Edo will elect a Governor, current Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki  has stated that he would accept defeat if he loses in a free and fair election. READ ALSO: EDO 2020: I have no strong opposition – Obaseki Daily Times understands that the two major figures in the EDO 2020, […]

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Edo 2020: Yoruba community throws weight behind Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

The Yoruba community in Edo State has thrown their weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and Governor of the state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, “to enable him to continue with his multi-sectoral reforms”. Daily Times gathered that Mr Abiodun Adewale made the pledge yesterday on behalf of the community while speaking to journalists in […]

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COVID-19: Obaseki commissions 4th molecular laboratory to boost responses

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki, of Edo state on Friday, commissioned the fourth coronavirus molecular laboratory to boost testing capacity for the disease in the state and contain the pandemic. READ ALSO: I’m running for office because Obaseki has failed Edo- Ize Iyamu The laboratory was commissioned at the Lily Hospital in Benin City Daily Times gathered. […]

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“Obaseki is desperate”, says Obahiagbon

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

The Campaign Council of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu through Patrick Obahiagbon has told the state governor and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Godwin Obaseki that his second term ambition is not worth the blood and life of citizens of the state. Accusing the governor of being desperate to win the September 19, governorship election, the APC […]

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Edo unemployment rate dropped to 19% in Obaseki’s regime

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2020 0

The unemployment rate in Edo dropped from 25.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2018 to 19 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. A statement by Mr Chris Nehikhare, the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benin, on Friday, said this. READ ALSO: Obaseki empowers 77,000 MSMEs The statement […]

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Edo 2020: Obaseki seeks traditional ruler’s blessing

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2020 0

The candidate of the PDP for Edo governorship election, Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, solicited the blessings of the Anegbette community traditional ruler ahead of September 19, 2020. Obaseki called for the traditional ruler’s prayers at the palace of the Oliola of Anegbette, Chief Ugbodaga Yakubu, in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. […]

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Obaseki empowers 77,000 MSMEs

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

In an effort to reposition the economy of Edo State, the Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has empowered over 77,000 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State. Mr Theophilus Imansuangbon, an entrepreneur and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in the state made the disclosure in a statement, Daily […]

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Attempted coup d’etat was what happened at Edo assembly- Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

The recent events at the state house of assembly is a failed coup, says Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo State. The governor accused Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, of being “bent on throwing the state into crisis” ahead of the September 19 governorship election. READ ALSO: We will resist attempt to illegally take over Edo Assembly, […]

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Edo 2020: Priestesses lay curse on Obaseki’s enemies

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

Daily Times gathered that some priestesses on Friday morning invaded the Edo State House of Assembly to lay curses on those who have turned the state upside down and subverted the wishes of the people. READ ALSO: Allow free and fair election in Edo, Wike tells Buhari Speaking on behalf of the priestesses, Princess lnibokun […]

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We will resist attempt to illegally take over Edo Assembly, says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2020 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo said on Thursday that the state would resist any attempt by anybody to forcefully take over the state House of Assembly. Addressing newsmen at the assembly complex in Benin, Obaseki said he would do everything within his constitutional powers to protect the sovereignty of the house and the state. The […]

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State will resist any attempt to take over house of assembly— Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2020 0

The state would resist any attempt by anybody to forcefully take over the state House of Assembly, Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo said this on Thursday. Addressing newsmen at the assembly complex in Benin, Obaseki said he would do everything within his constitutional powers to protect the sovereignty of the house and the state. READ […]

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Obaseki is the best for Edo state, he has integrity – Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

Obaseki- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council on Edo governorship election, has said that the upcoming election in the state will be decided by the integrity, reliability and truthfulness of the contestants. The Chairman of the council, Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers stated on Tuesday that Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo epitomised such virtues. […]

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Edo 2020: Lawmakers vow to remain in APC to support Ize-Iyamu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

Hon. Yekini Idiaye, the Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, and four other lawmakers have vowed to support Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the gubernatorial  candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the Edo state elections. READ ALSO: Obaseki has seen his defeat, only projecting… According to reports, the lawmakers said their decision was […]