Tag: Gov. Godwin Obaseki
CAF Champions League: Edo Queens’ 3-0 victory excites Obaseki
In a statement in Benin on Monday, Obaseki celebrated the Nigeria Women’s Football League champions for their doggedness and brilliant…
Ganduje advises Okpebholo on what to do with Obaseki
Earlier, Okpebholo said winning the election held on Sept. 21, was not an easy task, adding that the presence of…
‘Shaibu planning to invade govt house’, Obaseki writes IGP Egbetokun
"The stay of execution is still pending at the court of appeal and we appeal to the Inspector General of…
We walked out Obaseki from collation centre – Ajibola Basiru
"When you are acting as an umpire, you must be seen to be fair to all concerned. Mr Obaseki's action…
Edo election: Obaseki to distribute N1bn to market women
Obaseki revealed this during the annual get-together of Edo market women in honour of the governor in Benin. The governor…
Obasekis: Edo women protest, demand public apology from Oshiomhole
She described the mocking of a woman or a couple for not bearing a child as a taboo, a sacrilege…
Hardship: Obaseki launches ₦1bn ‘Feed the hungry initiative’
Obaseki said the fund would be used to purchase food items for distribution to vulnerable citizens across communities in the…
Obaseki presents N325.3bn budget for 2024
Presenting the budget christened "Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,” Obaseki said it was made up of N178 billion…
Electricity crisis: Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti to repurchase shares, reorganise BEDC – Obaseki
Obaseki noted that his government had over the past seven years taken deliberate steps to encourage investments in the electricity…
Edo 2024: I have no anointed candidate – Obaseki
The governor, who disclosed this on Friday in Benin, however added that the process of seeking his successor must reflect…
What I wish to be remembered for – Obaseki
“It is expedient to reiterate that the most cherished legacy I want to be remembered for as the Governor of…
Disquiet over alleged plot by Obaseki to take over Edo NUJ land
As at the time of this report, no one has known the exact reason for the plan by Governor Godwin…
Edo: 6 arrested for ‘spilling blood on paper’ with names of Obaseki, commissioners
The suspects were arrested while spilling animal blood on a paper containing the names of Governor Godwin Obaseki and two…
Oba of Benin to Obaseki: ‘Na your face be this?’
Governor Obaseki and his deputy, Shaibu, were part of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s delegation that accompanied the party's presidential…
Deplorable roads: FG treating Edo as outcast, says Obaseki
Obaseki said it is regrettable that despite all entreaties, the Federal Ministry of Works has continued to treat the state…
Obaseki to suspend pensions of retirees over mismanagement of Water Corporation
Obaseki, who stated this while inspecting the building and equipment of the Corporation at Sapele Road in Benin City, the…
Former PDP image maker appointed Edo govt’s spokesman
By Jethro Ibileke Former state publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Christopher Osaretin Nehikhare, has been appointed Commissioner…
Obaseki mourns Rep Jude Ise-Idehen
Obaseki noted that Ise-Idehen was an illustrious Edo son who worked for the upliftment of his constituents in particular and…
Edo breaks record as Obaseki announces new minimum wage for workers
By Jethro Ibileke Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday announced an increase to the minimum wage earned by…
Obaseki: Brain drain in medical sector frightening as U.S. mission lands
The medical mission was flagged off by Edo First Lady, Betsy Obaseki.It is targeted to reach 4,000 residents.
Land grabbing: IGP to deploy special squads to Edo
Obaseki said that the issue of land grabbing in various communities in the state was worrisome and that the special…
Alele-Williams, an Amazon who trod where others dreaded – Obaseki
Obaseki. in a statement, said Alele-Williams was a thoroughbred academician, who throughout her life left an indelible mark of dutiful…
Wike fires back: Obaseki’s a serial betrayer, Oshiomhole was right
Obaseki had earlier in the day attacked Wike for insulting his deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, saying he should be called…
Edo PDP crisis: Obaseki must not be allowed to leave party – Ayu
Ayu, who spoke on Thursday in Benin at a rally organised in his honour, noted that the party lost Edo…
Obaseki to Orbih: Accept my leadership or get out of PDP
The Governor who berated Orbih for allegedly saying that there is no harmonization in Edo PDP, described his statement as…
Why Edo people must not allow themselves be divided – Obaseki
According to Obaseki, many of us share lineages across the state, so where is this issue of diving us coming…
FG yet to redeem N500m pledged for National Sports Festival – Obaseki
By Jethro Ibileke Ten months after the conclusion of the last edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged Edo…
Genital mutilation heinous, aimed at subduing women – Obaseki
Obaseki, who identified the practice as a severe violation of the rights of women and girls, noted that with accelerated…
Nigerian students call out Gov. Obaseki
Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma has in the past two years become a toxic arena where love, peace, and tranquillity among…
Edo to switch to e-governance February 1 – Obaseki
Obaseki, gave the indication on Tuesday in Benin, at the swearing-in of 14 new permanent secretaries, which held at the…