Security has been beefed up at Edo State Government House located at Dennis Osadabey Avenue, in Benin City over alleged plans by Philip Shaibu to resume in his office as Deputy Governor. It was gathered that the security beef up is aimed at stopping Shaibu from resuming office. As part of security measures, the state […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, says Philip Shaibu, his deputy, manipulated the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the state to further his governorship ambition. Speaking during the celebration of the International Youth Day in Benin city, Obaseki said Shaibu influenced the election to install the executive council (EXCO). The […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, commissioned six emergency patrol speed boats, in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to boost security in riverine communities across the state. Obaseki at the commissioning said his government has taken pragmatic steps and increased collaboration with security agencies […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has described the redesign naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as political and diversionary. Governor Obaseki who stated this on Wednesday in Benin, while inaugurating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Women Campaign Council, added that the move was a ploy by the All Progressives […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed sadness over the death of a popular highlife musician, Ambassador Osayomore Joseph who died on Saturday. Obaseki, in a statement he personally signed, described the music maestro as an enigmatic and versatile musician who according to him, had spread didactic messages via his “soulful and sonorous voice”. […]
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The Edo State Government has suspended all union activities in state tertiary institutions following protest by students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The AAU chapter of ASUU has, however, described as illegal the state government’s action. The decision to suspend the activities of the […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has said his government will not allow street begging anymore. In his statement education is free in the state so children should be in schools and not on the roadside begging. Obaseki said this when he received the Muslim faithful at the Government House, Benin City to celebrate the […]
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The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has approved N40,000 new minimum wage for workers in the state. Governor Obaseki announced this while delivering his 2022 Workers Day speech on Sunday. He assured workers that his Government would prioritise their welfare and enhance their capacity to deliver quality service. The governor explained that N30,000 can barely […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, on Monday, lamented on the state of the nation. The governor spoke on Monday in Benin-City, when he received leading presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to discuss the party’s zoning formula ahead of the 2023 General Elections. They include the Governors of Sokoto and Bauchi States, […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has mourned renowned mathematician and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams. The governor, in a statement, described ever female Vice-Chancellor of a Nigerian university as an amazon, who trod where others dreaded, hailing her unmatched devotion to national development. Obaseki noted that Alele-Williams restored sanity […]
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