Tag: Edo State House of Assembly
Shameful! Edo assembly workers yet to enjoy ₦70k minimum wage
The angry workers who wore black dresses, staged the protest barely 24 hours after the State lawmakers organized a reception…
PDP accepts blame for defection of Edo lawmakers to APC
The Caretaker committee Chairman of the party, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, stated this on Thursday in Benin, while reacting to the…
Edo Assembly shake-up: APC seizes majority as four lawmakers defect
Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Edosa cited internal divisions within the PDP as a key reason for their departure,…
Debt recovery: Edo Assembly grants Okpebholo permission to hire consultants
The purpose was for the House to grant the government’s request to join other states in Nigeria to review, reconcile…
“We paid ransom” – Edo lawmaker says police lied on rescue of traditional ruler
At the end of the day, none of them knew how the traditional ruler came back home, but only for…
Edo Assembly confirms six commissioner-nominees
The six commissioner-nominees confirmed by the House are Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu, Washington Osa Osifo, Lucky Eseigbe, Andrew Ijegbai, Marie Olabisi…
Okpebholo asks Edo Assembly to confirm 6 for appointment as commissioners
The names of the six Commissioner-nominees are: Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu, Washington Osa Osifo, Paddy Iyamu, Lucky Eseigbe, Andrew ljegbai, and…
“Supreme Court cannot amend constitution, chairmen remain suspended” – Edo Govt
The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo…
Edo Assembly approves revised N675bn 2025 Budget for Governor’s assent
During the committee’s consideration of the budget, members reviewed it clause by clause and approved the increase from the original…
Power play in Edo: 18 LG Chairmen suspended for defying Governor Okpebholo
Okpebholo described the chairmen’s actions as acts of insubordination and gross misconduct, prompting his request for the Assembly to address…
Edo Assembly approves Okpebholo’s request for 20 Special Advisers
By Jethro Ibileke The Edo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers…
Edo Assembly passes bill for parallel official anthem
The Anthem was initiated by wife of the State Governor, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, but was sent to the Assembly by…
Impeachment: Court fixes date for Shaibu’s suit against Edo Assembly, others
Shaibu was, on Monday, impeached by the state’s house of assembly after the seven-man panel found him guilty of perjury…
History will judge you harshly for your betrayal – Philip Shaibu reacts to impeachment
The former Deputy Governor alleged that the members of the State Assembly had “chosen to forsake their oath of office…
Edo Assembly passes bill to establish nursing college
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday in Benin passed the Edo State College of Nursing Science Law 2021…
Breaking: Edo Assembly crisis deepens, Speaker Okiye impeached
The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly has deepened as the Speaker of the House, Francis Okiye was…
Edo Assembly invasion: Obaseki’s complicity and APC as scapegoat
On Thursday, large number of policemen stormed the Edo State House of Assembly sending panic and fear in Benin City,…
Edo Assembly crisis deepens: Victor Edoror emerges parallel Speaker
The 14 members-elect in Edo State who refused to be inaugurated last year and three lawmakers who later pledged loyalty…
Edo Assembly confirms Ikponmwen as Chief Judge
Edo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Justice Esohe Ikponwen as the new Chief Justice of the…
Edo Assembly: PDP seeks to join legal tussle
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, sought the order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, joining the party as…
Edo Assembly Speaker declares seats of 12 members-elect vacant
The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Wednesday, declared vacant the seats of 12 members-elect for…
Obaseki budgets N177bn for 2020
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has presented a budget of N177 billion to the State House of Assembly for approval…
Edo Assembly crisis: APC members ask INEC to recall member-elect
The protracted crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly takes a new twist on Thursday, with members of the…
Court stops National Assembly from taking over Edo Assembly
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the National Assembly from planned attempt to take over the Edo State…
Oba of Benin asks Oyegun to intervene in Edo Assembly crisis
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief…
Edo Assembly: No presidential directive to issue fresh proclamation – Obaseki’s aide
Edo State Government said no Presidential directive has ordered the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to issue a fresh proclamation…
You can’t take over Edo Assembly, Court tells pro-Oshiomhole members-elect
Bid by 12 lawmakers-elect in Edo State to take over the Edo State House of Assembly on Thursday suffered serious…
Edo Assembly confirms 6 commissioner nominees
By Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday screened and confirmed six nominees as commissioners in the…
Edo Assembly impasse: Reconciliation is the answer – Deputy Governor
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Philip Shaibu on Friday said the State has no choice but…
Just in: House of Reps considers motion to take over Edo Assembly
Nigeria's House of Representatives is considering a motion to take over the functions of the Edo House of Assembly in…