As Edo Exco relocates to Lagos without deputy governor GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has given a condition for accepting the public apology tendered to him by his Deputy Hon. Philip Shaibu. The Governor who returned from his vacation abroad over the weekend said he has no business with …
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THE Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare has debunked rumours that Alaghodaro Summit has been allocated an office within Government House in Benin City In a statement to Naija News on Thursday, the commissioner described the claim as unfounded. In a statement, Nehikhare said it was impossible to have …
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THE Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved free transport service for passengers across all Edo City Transport Ltd (ECTS) routes to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government on people of the State. The free bus service will kick off on Monday, September …
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THE Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, swore in the chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas elected in Saturday’s council election amid calls by the All Progressives Congress to halt the ceremony. Obaseki said the elected chairmen were carefully selected by the Peoples Democratic Party and elected …
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EDO State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the performance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s local government election in the State shows the party’s dominance, noting that the outcome of the election is a reflection of the wish of the majority of Edo people. Obaseki spoke to …
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In a potential escalation of tensions, the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, may be relocated to a separate building outside the Government House, intensifying the already strained relationship with the state governor, Godwin Obaseki. Newsextra24 discovered on Saturday that the new office is situated at No. 7, Dennis …
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THE Edo State Government wishes to express its displeasure on the recent press statement credited to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, over Governor Godwin Obaseki’s comments regarding the Federal Government’s handling of the resultant effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. It is unfortunate and sad …
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THE Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Bendel Insurance Football Club for their victory against ASO Chlef of Algeria in the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederations Cup, after defeating the Algerian-based team 4-3 on penalties in their home ground. Bendel Insurance had defeated the team on penalties …
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THE Federal Government has blasted the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki for criticising the economic policy of President Bola Tinubu. Obaseki, while addressing journalists in Benin on Thursday, said the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms of Tinubu’s administration led to increased hardship for Nigerians. “Now subsidy is …
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LESS than 24 hours after Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, opened up on the crisis between him and his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the latter has said his boss is a victim of political jobbers. He said there is no rift between him and the governor, describing reports to that …
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