Politics

Breaking: We’re not aware of any APC rally in Edo, says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has denied knowledge of an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally planned to hold in Benin City, on Friday, December 13. In a chat with journalists after the security meeting with heads of security agencies in the state at Government House, in Benin

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Obaseki reiterates resolve to curb corruption, sustain transparency, probity

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has reiterated his resolve to curb corruption in government by deploying technology in engendering transparency and probity and also improving workers’ welfare so as to discourage them from seeking undue benefit in the line of duty. The governor said this in commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day marked […]

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What Edo is prepared for – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 23 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will not relent in transforming the state into a hub for industries, which will improve the economic fortunes of Edo residents. The governor, who was represented by Head, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi said this during a paper presentation at […]

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Obaseki closing in on $200m deal in China for Benin Enterprise Park

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is closing in on the $200m deal for a textile industry to be operated by the anchor tenant at the Benin Enterprise Park (BEP), as part of concerted efforts to industrialise the state. The governor held meetings in China, during which Edo State’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) team […]

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Obaseki’s people-oriented initiatives, programmes to gulp over N60b in 2020

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

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.

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Edo is the only APC state in the South-South – APC chieftain

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2019 0

Benin – A chieftain of the APC in Edo, Gen. Charles Airhavbere, explained on Sunday that a faction of the APC is at loggerheads with Gov. Godwin Obaseki because the governor has “refused to listen to voice of reason.’’ Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin, Airhavbere, a former […]

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Obaseki, APC has nothing to offer to Edo people, says PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Benin – The Edo State Chapter of the PDP has again descended on Gov. Godwin Obaseki, describing his tenure as a hardship phase for the people. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday in Benin, the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Chief Dan Orbih, said that Obaseki had failed to offer leadership to make […]

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Edo APC faction suspends Obaseki, others

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

A faction of Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has suspended Gov. Godwin Obaseki and members of his cabinet from the party. The party’s factional Chairman retired Col. David Imuse said this at a news conference with in Abuja on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Kogi governorship poll : Police order seizure of vehicles without number […]

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Breaking: Edo APC faction suspends Obaseki, others

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2019 0

Abuja – A faction of Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has suspended Gov. Godwin Obaseki and members of his cabinet from the party. The party’s factional Chairman retired Col. David Imuse said this at a news conference with in Abuja on Wednesday. Imuse, who was former vice chairman of the party said that […]

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My reforms, people-oriented policies’ll earn me a second term, says Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2019 0

…assures investors, devt partners, others of safe, conducive business environment The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the far-reaching reforms and people-oriented policies that have changed the fortunes of the state and restored hope to the people, are among the many reasons that would earn him a second term in office. Governor Obaseki […]

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Obaseki, Okowa, Saraki, others pay tribute to late Edevbie

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his Delta State counterpart, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick joined other eminent Nigerians to pay their last tribute to foremost civil engineer, late James Okpako Edevbie. Members of Edo State Executive Council who were part of Governor

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Obaseki leads NGF’s committee on $750m World Bank Grant

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki will chair the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) committee which will interact with relevant government agencies and prepare modalities for accessing a $750 million World Bank grant. Obaseki who disclosed this on arrival at the Benin Airport after series of meetings in Abuja, said the $750 million grant has […]

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Attack on Obaseki, Oba of Lagos, others driven by envy, jealousy, says Idahosa

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Hon. Charles Idahosa, has said the attack by thugs on the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho, Dr. Aderemi Makanjuola, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu and other dignitaries at the residence of […]

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Attack on Oba of Lagos, Obaseki others at Oshiomhole’s residence premeditated – Edo govt

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

…demands unreserved apology The Edo State Government has said that the attack on Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, and other notable guests, at the Iyamho country home of the former governor of the state and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole was premeditated and executed […]

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Obaseki assures residents, investors of peace in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured investors and residents in the state that his government will continue to pursue peace, adding that his administration will leave a 30-year development plan, which subsequent administrations would key into for speedy growth and development of the state. Obaseki said this when he delivered his speech […]

Business

Benin Enterprise Park: Obaseki seals $200m investment for textile industry

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

In furtherance to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) concerted efforts to revive Nigeria’s ailing Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) sub-sector, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has secured a $200m investment for a cotton-weaving and spinning industry at the Benin Enterprise and Industrial Park, in Sapele road axis of Benin City. Governor Obaseki, who

Health

An average of 20,000 Nigerians travel abroad every year for medical assistance – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the renewed investment in the state’s healthcare system by the state government in collaboration with the private sector would make Edo State the preferred destination for medical tourism. Governor Obaseki said this at the official commissioning of Benin Medical Care (BMC) Hospital and Diagnostic Center

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Niger Delta lost $1.35bn to oil theft in 2019 first quarter – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has flayed the incessant cases of oil theft in the Niger Delta, bemoaning the loss of about 22 million barrels of crude oil in the first quarter of 2019, estimated at $1.35 billion. The governor disclosed this when he received a delegation of National Executive Committee of the […]

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Obaseki condemns attack on Oba of Lagos, other guests at Oshiomhole’s house

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has condemned the attack on him, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Chancellor of the Edo University, Iyahmo, Dr. Aderemi Makanjuola and other guests at the residence of former Governor of the State and National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Speaking to journalists […]

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FG hails Obaseki on launch of Social Health Insurance Scheme, BHCPF

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2019 0

The Federal Government has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for launching the Edo State Social Health Insurance Scheme, designed to make healthcare affordable and accessible to residents across the state. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, gave the commendation in a keynote address at the official launch of the Social Health […]