Ahead of the 21 September governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that “only the best is good enough for Edo State”, stressing that “on no account should the people allow fraudsters to become their leaders”. He added that, “We don’t want to be taken back by some incompetent people. In fact, we have no reason to …

The two Local Government Areas of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon in Edo South Senatorial District were Agog on Monday as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 21 September governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo; his running mate, Osarodion Ogie Esq; the party chairman in the state, Dr Tony Aziegbemi; the Director General …

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday led the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the 21 September governorship election in the state to Owan West and East Local Government Areas, assuring the people that the “PDP has a solid team that means well for the people”. Governor Obaseki began the day’s campaign at Owan West, where he commissioned the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki of planning to rig the 21 September governorship election in cahoots with the Edo State Security Network, also known as vigilante. In a statement by the Director of Media, APC Campaign Council, APC said the party was alerting the public, the electorate and concerned citizens of the state …

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Tuesday, lashed at the administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki for accusing him of impersonation and forgery. Following the news of Shaibu resuming office as deputy governor, the Edo State government had accused him of impersonation, arguing that the court judgment, which reinstated him had been appealed and a stay of …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has approved the creation of the Esan Enterprise Park, a 400-hectare industrial layout aimed at bolstering the state’s industrial capacity. The Managing Director of the state Investment Promotion Office, Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi said the new park was part of an ongoing initiative to develop industrial parks and business clusters across the state. Uwaibi …

Edo State government has condemned the rape and murder of a graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Glory Adekolure, who was allegedly raped and killed in Iyowa Community, Benin City on Monday. Adekolure, aged 22, was said to have been on her way home from processing her clearance, when she was tortured and raped to death by yet-to-be-identified persons, …

The acrimony between the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) festered on Tuesday with the APC describing the call for Philip Shaibu’s resignation from the PDP as irritating and baseless. Shaibu, a former deputy governor of the state who was impeached on 8 April but still remains a member of the PDP, on Sunday …

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said politics must always be about bettering the people’s lives, noting that his government plays a politics centred on serving the people and putting the State on the path of accelerated growth and prosperity. Obaseki reassured that his government would not share or give treasury looters access to Edo people’s money but …

The Edo State government has commenced the payment of N70,000 minimum wage to workers in the state. The Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, Odion Olaye, confirmed the payment of the new salary and commended the state government for fulfilling his promise to the workers. He said Governor Godwin Obaseki had demonstrated his commitment to the welfare …