Engr. Marvellous Godwin Omobayo has been sworn as Edo State Deputy Governor. He replaced Comrade Philip Shaibu, who was impeached by the state House of Assembly earlier on Monday on grounds of gross misconduct. One of early reactions was by a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo, Martins Onaivi described Omobayo’s choice as a “fine decision in …

A former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, who is now a serving Senator, is clandestinely plotting with a prominent Nigerian businessman and the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to ensure victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) major contender, Asue Ighodalo. As former governor of the state and former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress …

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the reaccreditation of all operatives of the state’s Security Vigilante Network, numbering about 6,500. The governor on Monday said it was a renewed effort to strengthen the state’s security architecture to combat crimes and ensure the security of lives and property of residents. Obaseki gave the order during a security briefing at …

The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has said that his principal, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, betrayed him by not backing his candidature in the upcoming governorship election. Shaibu, who said that he was persuaded to be Obaseki’s deputy, said that he added value to his principal’s government in terms of political structure and finances. During an interview with …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Friday, signed the state’s 2024 Appropriation Bill, pegged at N342 billion into law after the bill was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly. Signing the bill at the Government House, Obaseki commended the State Assembly for their collaboration, noting that the greater part of the budget will be used for capital …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki ha said that he would support whoever emerges as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the state governorship elections slated for 21st September 2024. Obaseki, who stated this in Abuja on Thursday during the PDP National Working Committee meeting with the party’s Edo State stakeholders, declared that there is no …

The Edo State government has said it is focused on making the state an entertainment and creative hub for the country. The governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki, said on Friday that his administration had taken deliberate steps to stimulate the growth of the film industry in the state by focusing on culture, and creativity, and creating policies for enabling …

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) will grow in excess of N70 billion by 2024. The governor, while speaking to journalists in Benin at the weekend, said the state’s monthly IGR collection, since 2016, has consistently increased as a result of the conscious investments made by his administration in boosting the local …

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has assured first-class graduates of the University of Benin of Edo origin of automatic recruitment into the State Civil and Public Service. The governor gave the assurance while addressing graduates at the 48th Convocation and 53rd Founders’ Day ceremony at the UNIBEN main campus, in Ugbowo, Benin City. Governor Obaseki said, “Governance is key …

Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has thrown his hat into the 2024 governorship race in the state. Shaibu and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki would end their maximum two-term tenure of four years each on 12th November, next year. Both personalities recently had their relationship severely strained over the interest of the former to succeed his boss, who …