Edo State
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The Edo State government, yesterday, said that plans are underway to light up 50 communities across the state in the first phase of its renewable energy projects.
3 days ago
The Edo State government has demolished security posts around impeached former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu’s house. It was gathered that a bulldozer had come to demolish the security canopy opposite Shaibu’s residence along Aideyan Street, G.R.A, Benin, the Edo State at about 5: 00 pm on Sunday. Commissioner for communication and orientation in Edo State,…
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The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was nominated by the Federal Government to lead the Nigerian delegation to the Biennale Arte 2024 due to his government’s landmark successes in promoting the state’s rich cultural assets, arts, and heritage, as well as advancing the economic potential of tourism in the state and Nigeria.
13 Apr
A former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Prince Tom Iseghohi, has clinched the ticket of the Action Alliance (AA) in the Edo governorship primary election. With his entry, the intriguing Edo State governorship battle is now a four-horse race that would be keenly contested by experienced candidates. Iseghohi, an erstwhile…
12 Apr
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government for another three months.
12 Apr
Residents of Ughiole and Ubiane communities, in Etsako West Local Council of Edo State, yesterday, petitioned the House of Representatives over the lack of power supply to their areas for nine months.
10 Apr
Some support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state on Tuesday, protested against alleged plans by the former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu, to return to the ruling party. The protesters marched through Auchi, the local government headquarters and halted at the secretariat of…
9 Apr
The new deputy governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, said he dumped Labour Party (LP) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because the ruling party promises a bright future for him politically.
8 Apr
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy. The appointment comes after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Omobayo Marvellous Godwins is from Akoko-Edo, in the Edo North Senatorial District of the State. READ ALSO: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy governor Shaibu The…
8 Apr
The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The impeachment followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the Assembly to probe allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. The panel was set up by Daniel Okungbowa, chief judge of Edo. It is headed by S.…
6 Apr
The leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the exclusion of its governorship candidate, Dr Dennis Osaron Aikoriogie, from the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Addressing journalists in Abuja, during the protest, the National Publicity Secretary of NRM, Olusola Afuye, emphasized…
4 Apr
The seven-man panel set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate the impeachment petition against the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, yesterday, ruled that the panel would continue its investigation, as there was no court order stopping it.
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