Tag: Edo governor Godwin Obaseki
“Shelve your plan to probe Obaseki,” Wike advises Okpebholo
Wike urged the governor to concentrate on the development of Edo.
Obaseki: APC already spending ₦27bn projects funds, borrow ₦5bn for inauguration
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC), is already spending into the N27…
Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead of Nov. 12
Obaseki who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure on November 12,…
Edo people will miss you very soon, Tambuwal tells Obaseki
Tambuwal said: "I must commend you for this initiative of remembering those who had done well for us in the…
2 weeks to go: Obaseki seeks supplementary budget, Okpebholo’s aide alledges
Afegbua stated this in a statement on Tuesday, titled: "Empty treasury awaits Okpebholo as Obaseki seeks additional budget". He, however,…
How Observer Newspaper nurtured Nigeria’s media space – Obaseki
The Governor lauded the foresight of ex-military administrator of the defunct Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States), late Brigadier-General…
#EdoDecides: You’ll become first victims if opposition wins, Obaseki warns civil servants
Obaseki gave the warning on Tuesday during a 'thank you' meeting with public servants. "I came to appreciate and thank…
Obaseki sacks Health Commissioner Samuel Alli
According to the SSG, “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health,…
Ex-President Jonathan commends Obaseki for ‘building’ brains, rather than thugs in Edo
Jonathan stated this on Wednesday in Benin, at the commissioning the newly renovated Edo State secretariat buildings. The former President…
Obaseki denies taking Oba of Benin to court over suspension of Enigie
"The Edo State Government has no case in court against our revered Royal Father, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba…
Obaseki flags-off ‘Christian feeding programme’, targets 60,000 families
The first phase of the programme targets no fewer than 60,000 most vulnerable residents of the state. Speaking at the…
Obaseki gifts Angel Asein N20m for breaking Guinness World Record
Speaking during her visit to Angel, wife of the Governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, expressed profound pride and described her as…
Obaseki signs N342bn Appropriation Bill into law
"No government can complete the entire work in the life of any State or Country; it's a continuous process. But…
How we are using data to check crimes in Edo – Obaseki
Obaseki disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at the 2023 Edo Security Summit, with the theme, "Edo State Security Framework:…
Obaseki: Why Nigeria is in economic quagmire
Obaseki who stated this on Friday in Benin, while speaking at the 7th edition of the Alaghodaro Summit, noted that…
Alaghodaro: Obaseki showcases achievements in 7 years
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Thursday used the 7th edition of the Alaghodaro Economic Summit…
Obaseki: Why we’re offering automatic employment to first-class graduates
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki, has said that quest to develop the right workforce to drive the State’s growth…
Obaseki continues to humiliate deputy Shaibu despite ‘forgiving’ him
A source who did not wish to be named, told this medium that Shaibu’s disengagement from activities of the State-owned…
Obaseki states condition for accepting Shaibu’s apology
Recall that Shaibu had publicly apologized to the Governor over their face-off that culminated in his being driven out of…
Edo: Tension over Obaseki’s lock out of deputy from govt’s house
The relationship between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu went sour following a court injunction obtained by Shaibu…
The Obasekis eulogize wife of late Ambrose Alli
In her response, Mrs. Rosemary Alli-Walker expressed her gratitude to Mrs. Obaseki for traveling all the way from Nigeria to…
Drama as Gov. Obaseki’s aides eject Shaibu’s media crew from event in Benin
The ejection of the media crew was the latest drama in the political face off between Governor Godwin Obaseki and…
FG tackles Obaseki over criticism of Tinubu’s economic policies
Mallam Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information & National Orientation in a statement accused Obaseki of hypocrisy and attempting to…
Why statutory allocation to Oba of Benin palace was withheld – Obaseki
Obaseki reacts to insinuation that Edo state government had deliberately withheld the statutory allocation due the Benin palace to spite…
‘He said I’m dinning with his enemies’- Shaibu opens up on feud with Obaseki
Shaibu said the animosity between his and the Governor had persisted despite intervention by eminent people in the state, including…
Obaseki, Shaibu face-off: New facts emerge
"The Deputy Governor had boasted over two months ago of using Wike system in Edo, adding that, he is likewise…
Obaseki accused of sacrilege, undermining Benin throne, withholding monthly allocation to palace
"Therefore, we are calling on Governor Obaseki to immediately release the 3 months of Benin Traditional Council allocations he deliberately…
Supreme Court verdict on Edo PDP: Obaseki, Orbih call for truce
While Governor Godwin Obaseki lead one of the factions, the Deputy National Chairman (south-south) of the party, Chief Dan Orbih…
Obaseki: What Atiku told me about Obasanjo’s administration
By Nefishetu Yakubu Edo governor Godwin Obaseki has revealed that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential flag bearer of Peoples Democratic Party,…