Edo State

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to assure residents of the state that Edo would regain its position as the education hub in Nigeria. Obaseki recently revealed this after inspecting the current construction work of the College of Education in Abudu, which he said would concentrate on the ...

Edo State Government has come out to say that the suspension of schools’ resumption applies to all educational institutions in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Osarodion Ogie recently revealed this via a statement in Benin. According to him, the directive would be reviewed on February 1, ...

The Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has come out to disagree with the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Hon Tony Aziegbemi for saying that Governor Obaseki has wrapped up new security strategies to tackle cases of insecurity in the state. Chairman ...

The Edo State Government has come out to say that its official website has not been hacked amid the #EndBadGovernance protests. The government, via the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagi recently revealed that the state government’s website is up and running and ...

The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has come out to beg the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the forthcoming Ondo polls like the recently-concluded Edo gubernatorial poll. IHRC Envoy in Nigeria, Dr. Kenneth Anozie revealed this via a recent statement in Enugu. According to him, the Edo governorship ...

The Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out to say that Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu decided to not challenge the result of the election because of his bitterness for losing the polls. The State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chris Nehikhare Monday revealed this recently. According ...

The Edo citizens in Diaspora under the name Edo Redemption Movement (ERM) has come out to hail Godwin Obaseki after his recent election victory. The group recently hailed Obaseki for finally ending the activities of godfathers in the state. According to ERM, the result of the election was a clear ...

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has come out to urge Governor Godwin Obaseki to not allow the lions and tigers to torment the people of Edo state again. Okowa recently urged the governor to show lots of magnanimity and grace after this re-election. According to Ifeanyi, he was inspired ...

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has come out to say that it takes commitment, loyalty, and determination to demystify those that styled themselves as God. He revealed this as he recently played host to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, and members of the state ...

Popular businessman and philanthropist, Captain Hosa Okunbo has asked Edo State’s sons and daughters at home and the Diaspora to unite with Governor Godwin Obaseki to build a vibrant democracy and economy. Captain Hosa recently revealed that he is happy for Obaseki because he battled several attacks on his person. ...

Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki has come out to urge Adams Oshiomhole and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to come and work together with him. Recall that Obaseki recently revealed that the people have helped him cage the lions and tigers in the state and they will never be seen again. According ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use the Edo Governorship election as a model to create hope in the electoral process. He revealed this today in a statement by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications, made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt. According to ...

The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Gov. Godwin Obaseki has come out to say that there should be no form of violence during the election. He revealed this recently in Benin during a one-day prayer and fasting for a peaceful election organized for all the governorship ...

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has come out to assure everyone that Nigerian politicians will be inspired by the electoral victory of Godwin Obaseki in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. He recently revealed that the enthronement of mediocrity over substance will end on September 19 and ...

Sen. Daisy Danjuma has come out to urge Edo women to rally round the re-election of Gov. Godwin Obaseki for a 2nd term in the Sept. 19, governorship polls in the state. Daisy Danjuma, who is the wife of retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, revealed this at a reception organized in ...

The National leadership of Labour Party (LP) has come out to say that President Muhammadu Buhari must use the Sept. 19, governorship polls in Edo State as a template for his government’s electoral reform agenda. The National Secretary of the party, Mr. Julius Abure revealed this at a news briefing ...

Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie has come out to say that rumors saying thugs have been flown into Benin City, the state capital, ahead of the polls are very false. He revealed this via a recent statement issued on Wednesday in ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has come out to say that residents will bury dictatorship politically on September 10. Governor Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the party revealed this today during the ward-to-ward campaign rally at Ward eight, Ward 10, and Uselu market in Egor Local Government Area ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has come out to blast governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Phillip Shaibu. He revealed after he played to both politicians at his palace on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. According to him, he is not happy with the current political tension in Edo ...

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II has come out to say that politicians should not set the state on fire ahead of the governorship polls. He revealed this at a recent meeting he initiated for critical stakeholders. According to him, he is concerned about the violence across the state ...