Tag: Governor Godwin Obaseki
₦96bn loot scandal: Okpebholo’s panel indicts Obaseki, LG chairmen
Okpebholo emphasised the need for Nigerians to demand accountability from elected officials, describing it as the only way to combat…
Obaseki orders Edo Security Network back on duty amidst rising crime
According to a statement from Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Governor Obaseki issued the directive after…
I have no regrets demolishing 100-year-old Benin Central Hospital – Obaseki
Obaseki explained, “I had to bring down the Central Hospital, and I have no regrets. In its place, we now…
New govt: Obaseki to inaugurate transition committee
The inauguration ceremony will hold at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) on Friday, 18 October, 2024. The…
Edo governorship election a tragedy, travesty of democracy – Obaseki
Obaseki urged residents of Edo to be calm and shun the tendency to resort to violence and destruction of properties…
Obaseki disagrees with IGP over suspension of security outfit
Edo State Government has disagreed with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun for announcing the suspension of the…
Obaseki playing shameful, cheap politics with Anenih’s death – Afegbua
Recall that Governor Obaseki had on Friday while addressing party supporters at Okpujie Demonstration Primary School in Uromi, venue of…
Rema’s Dome: Obaseki names Edo arena after Rema
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has revealed that the 6,000-capacity Edo Arena would be named after afrobeats global star, Rema.
Obaseki supports 724 indigent Edo residents with ₦400m in 4 yeas
The grant was set up by Obaseki in 2020 and is released to the beneficiaries through Edo State Mercy Committee.
33rd Anniversary : Obaseki to launch masterplan for Edo, honour stakeholders
By Jethro Ibileke As part of activities marking the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Edo, the state government said…
Why I returned to APC – Philip Shaibu
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has revealed that he returned to the All Progressives Congress, APC, following attempts…
Cultists kill 150 people in Edo, as Obaseki vows action against cultism
Obaseki said his government has declared a total war against cultism and has set up a special task force of…
Ex-Edo Speaker dumps PDP, blames Obaseki
Okiye announced his decision to dump the party in a letter addressed to his Ward three PDP Chairman, Arue-Uromi, Esan…
Ighodalo will get 80 percent of votes in Edo gov. poll, says Obaseki
The Governor boasted that the party had the best candidate who would continue from where he would stop. He spoke…
Edo 2024: PDP Legacy Group accuses Obaseki of ingratitude, makes demands
The Group which noted that it had been badly treated in the last four years by the Governor Obaseki-led administration,…
APC governorship aspirant Idahosa knocks Obaseki over Edo debts
The frontline aspirant promised to review the loans the state has incurred through Governor Godwin administration, if eventually elected governor…
Obaseki establishes free health insurance scheme for pensioners, vigilante operatives
Obaseki set out ₦1 billion to cover the free health insurance service for the pensioners and vigilantes, among others in…
How I’ve survived without allocation for 6 months – Shaibu
The deputy governor further disclosed that his forage into politics was to make a positive change for strong institutions and…
Obaseki mourns victims of Koko junction tanker explosion
The governor commiserated with the families of the victims of the Sunday petrol tanker explosion at Koko Junction in Delta.
After series of humiliations, Shaibu changes gear in fight with Obaseki
The Deputy Governor fell out with his boss after he publicly made known his ambition to contest for next year's…
Edo: Obaseki inaugurates LG chiefs despite cries of fraud by opposition
Obaseki therefore urged the chairmen to be creative and focus on the key policies and programmes of the government to…
My loyalty to Obaseki remains absolute, says Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has reiterated his commitment to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had recently accused…
Nigerians impoverished: Obaseki condemns Tinubu’s economic policies
I am shocked that people who campaigned around the country, saying that they will remove subsidies, had no clear plans…
Shaibu: I will swim or sink with Obaseki
Shaibu is currently in court at Abuja, challenging the alleged impeachment by Governor Godwin Obaseki over his decision to run…
Edo PDP chair Aziegbemi wades into Obaseki/Shaibu feud
Aziegbemi who gave the indication while speaking in Benin City, the state capital, likened the rift to a family affair.
‘Why Shaibu dragged me to court’ – Obaseki opens up on rift with deputy
Obaseki said the deputy governor has been actively engaging with senior actors both at the national and state level of…
‘You’re a disgrace’- Edo North PDP leaders slams Shaibu over rift with Obaseki
The embattled deputy governor who is a son of Afemai, came under fire on Monday at a press briefing addressed…
NLC protest: Obaseki promises N500m for poor residents
By Nefishetu Yakubu Governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday committed to provide N500 million in monthly assistance to needy residents in…
Obaseki: Why we can’t host international sporting events
When completed, the 170-room Edo Radisson Hotel will be part of the government's programmes to raise tourism receipts, drive economic…
FG’s confusing policies make it impossible to repair federal roads in Edo – Obaseki
Obaseki also lamented that Edo people are being unfairly treated by the Federal Government "probably because of their political stance".