Governor of Edo State — 8 Latest News (April 2024)

Apr 12

Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit: The Edo State House of Assembly sacked Mr Shaibu on 8 April, following the ...

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Apr 13

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Ondo 2024: APC inaugurates seven-member governorship screening panel

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Kingmakers appoint next Olubadan of Ibadan

Jnr Pope: Police recover three more bodies

EXCLUSIVE: UK tribunal imposes more punishment on Nigerian doctor accused of sex with patient

NUJ seeks immediate release of Channels TV reporter

UN raises alarm over famine in Sudan

Eid-el-Fitr: 10 die in 10 road crashes in Ogun – FRSC

Governor Adeleke sets up 'action committee' on sexual violence against women

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ASUU chapter seeks reconstitution of governing councils of federal universities

Court fixes date for hearing of sacked Edo deputy governor Shaibu’s suit

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Apr 14

Obaseki, others celebrate Ikimi at 80: It was a jubilant atmosphere on Wednesday, April 10, 2023, as a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi ...

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Apr 10

Court to hear suit against Edo APC gov candidate May 8: The Federal High Court fixed May 8, 2024, for hearing on the suit challenging the emergence of Monday ...

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Apr 16

Shaibu being persuaded to drop petition against Edo CJ — Counsel: The impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, is being persuaded to drop his ...

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Mar 29

Be your brothers’ keepers, Obaseki urges Christians on Good Friday: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has charged Christians across the country to reflect on ...

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Apr 02

Edo community rejects govt’s choice of new monarch: Natives of the Illushi/Ozigono community of Esan South East Local government area of Edo State have kicked ...

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Mar 11

Ramadan: Obaseki urges Muslims to show love

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Mar 24

Develop N’Delta infrastructure, APC chieftains tell minister: Prominent members of the APC in Edo State have called on the Minister of Niger Delta Development ...

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Mar 06

Edo unveils emergency medical serviceEdo unveils emergency medical service

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Feb 21

Edo poll: Tinubu not supporting zoning, says Oshiomhole: Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday, said Tinubu will not support the zoning of the governorship ticket of ...

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Feb 15

JUST IN: APC’ll present credible candidate for Edo governorship – Uzodimma Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday said the ruling All Progressives ... Show more

JUST IN: APC'll present credible candidate for Edo governorship

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Feb 19

Human trafficking affecting education – Obaseki: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said human trafficking in the country are causes of inconsistency in the ...

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Feb 03

Edo, APC disagree over state’s debt profile: Addressing a press conference on Friday, the acting Chairman of the state APC, Jarrett Tenebe ...

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Feb 02

Obaseki’s ex-campaign director submits gov nomination form: Obaseki's ex-campaign director, Gideon Ikhine has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination ...

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Jan 31

Edo grew IGR by 40% to N62bn in 2023 – Panel: Edo State Internally Generated Revenue grew by over 40 per cent to N62bn in 2023 from N45bn in the prior year.

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Jan 30

Edo Speaker suspends member, approves Obaseki’s N2.2bn loan: The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku has suspended the member representing ...

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Jan 26

Edo faults Ize-Iyamu’s claim on underdevelopment: Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has called on an APC governorship ...

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Dec 27 23

Obaseki pays 13th month salary, pension: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has paid the 13th month salaries and pensions for government workers and ...

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Dec 11 23

Obaseki pays December salaries, pensions: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has paid the December salaries and pensions for government workers and ...

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Dec 06 23

Edo 2024: I have no preferred successor – Obaseki snip.ng/lwjXK

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Dec 18 23

Obaseki approves promotion for workers: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the promotion of civil and public servants eligible for promotion ...

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Nov 29 23

Rema Cancels All December Shows To Focus On HealthAfrobeats sensation, Daniel Ikubor aka Rema, has cancelled all engagements for December to focus on his ... Show more

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Dec 05 23

Obaseki approves 13th month salary for workers: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved December 27 for the payment of the 13th month salary to ...

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Dec 09 23

Explain delay in appointment of judges, court orders Obaseki: The National Judicial Council had since June 2023 recommended eight judges for appointment to the ...

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Dec 15 23

Personal interest has weakened Edo PDP – Ex-deputy DG: "Having been with the party for 24 years, one thing you can say about the PDP is the unity of purpose ...

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Nov 26 23

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state’s Internally Generated Revenue will grow in excess of N70 billion by 2024. Show more

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Nov 25 23

Edo film festival selects 486 films from 80 countries: The festival was said to have received over 3000 entries from filmmakers representing more than 80 ...

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Dec 09 23

Obaseki calls for state police: The governor said the government is partnering with security agencies, leveraging technology, and evolving a public safety system ...

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Nov 21 23

Edo Muslims thank Obaseki for providing palliatives: “We appreciate your kind gestures, and may the peace and abundant blessings of Allah continue to be with you ...

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Oct 31 23

[BREAKING] Rivers crisis: Fubara, Adeleke, Obaseki others arrive PDP govs meeting

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Oct 22 23

We’ll use football to empower girl child – Obaseki – Punch Newspapers

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Oct 14 23

Academy trains 540 Edo workers: She said, “For Edo workers to truly drive the transformation process, they must possess a strong understanding of change ...

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Oct 10 23

Obaseki to clear 28 years gratuities backlog: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of a 28-year backlog of gratuities for pensioners ...

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Oct 06 23

Obaseki to extend teachers’ retirement age to 65: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans by his administration to extend the service years ...

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Oct 18 23

Edo Queens, 12 others set for Betsy Obaseki tournament: thirteen female teams are set to battle for pre-season glory at the third edition of the Betsy Obaseki ...

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Oct 05 23

Obaseki warns against politics of lies, swears in more aides : The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned against politics of lies ...

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Oct 02 23

Obaseki appoints 186 aides : This is not a fancy appointment but involves real work this time around. You have SSAs who you work with and will coordinate your ...

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Sep 05 23

Obaseki swears in LG chairmen, APC kicks: The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, swore in the chairmen of the 18 local governments elected in ...

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Sep 04 23

Fuel Subsidy: Obaseki offers free transport service across Edo Sept 11: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved free transport service for ...

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Sep 04 23

PDP wins Edo LG poll, APC, LP protest results: The EDSIEC Chairman, Justice James Oyomire (retd.), said that the PDP candidates were declared winners having ...

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Quick Glance: PDP triumphs in Edo LG election, APC, LP protest results

Tom Obaseki, brother of Governor Godwin Obaseki, and 17 other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party have been declared winners of the 18 chairmanship seats in the Edo State Local council election by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission.

The PDP candidates emerged as winners by obtaining the highest number of valid votes in the election.

The democratic maturity of Edo State was evident in the conduct of the election.

The high participation and dominance of PDP as a party in the State were clearly visible in this election.

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Sep 03 23

Outcome of LG polls shows PDP dominance in Edo – Obaseki: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the performance of the Peoples Democratic Party in ...

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Sep 02 23

I’m satisfied with conduct of Edo LG poll – Obaseki: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of Local Government ...

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Sep 17 23

Tinubu, Obaseki felicitate Igbinedion at 89: A business mogul and the founder of Igbinedion University, Edo State, Gabriel Igbinedion ...

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Aug 30 23

Academic fraud allegation: Ekpoma varsity ASUU carpets probe report: The SIT had alleged that 30 students schooling abroad had graduated from AAU due to the ...

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Aug 30 23

Disregard fraudulent subsidy palliative portal, Edo govt urges citizens: The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare ...

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Aug 24 23

Obaseki to swear in four new commissioners Friday: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, will on Friday, swear in four new commissioners confirmed by the ...

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Aug 10 23

APC slams Obaseki’s N20,000 palliative : "The APC is forced to describe Governor Obaseki's plan to distribute N20,000 to 310 ...

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Aug 02 23

Edo trains 1,500 vigilantes in weapon handling: The Edo State Government has commenced a two-week training for over 1,500 hunters and personnel of the Edo State ...

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Jul 23 23

UPDATED: Obaseki’s convoy stranded as flood overruns Sapele road: Obaseki, said the state government cannot intervene in fixing the Benin-Auchi and Benin-Sapele ...

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Jul 24 23

Protest: Obaseki can’t determine fuel price, says aide: The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, has said that Governor ...

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Jul 19 23

Obaseki vows to flush out cultists in Edo: The Chief of Staff to the governor of Edo State, Hon Osaigbovo Iyoha, on Wednesday, said the government of Governor ...

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Jul 13 23

Edo gov’s office takes over revenue generation supervision: He has ordered that they are now to come under the direct supervision of the Governor’s Office to ...

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Jul 09 23

Ex-Edo PDP gov aspirant Ikhine, defects to APC : The Deputy Director General, Edo State Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor ...

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Jul 09 23

Edo pledges support for culture export, exchange - Punch Newspapers: The Edo State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Uyi Makaka, has expressed the commitment of ...

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Jun 30 23

Obaseki condoles with Salvation Army over road accident: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with Salvation Army Ministry International over ...

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Jun 07 23

Fuel Subsidy: Edo govt reduces work days, increases minimum wage: “In the wake of fuel subsidy removal by the federal government, fuel prices have increased ...

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Jun 07 23

“As a proactive government, we have since taken the step to increase the minimum wage paid to workers in Edo State from the approved N30,000 to N40,000 ... Show more

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May 27 23

Children's Day: Obaseki vows improved welfare for children - Punch Newspapers

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May 28 23

Edo Residency Card will ensure effective planning - Obaseki: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the ongoing Edo State Residency Card scheme will ...

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May 27 23

Why Edo govt paid May salaries, pension early - SSG - Punch Newspapers

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May 13 23

Obaseki may replace Tambuwal as govs forum chair: Tambuwal, whose second term ends on May 29, 2023, is the current chairman of the forum.

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Apr 30 23

PHOTOS: Obaseki Unveils New Female Hostel In UNIBEN

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May 03 23

Obaseki dissolves Edo Executive Council: All the special assistants to the governor have been relieved of their appointments.

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May 03 23

Edo govt dissolves executive council: The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, dissolved the State Executive Council.

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May 05 23

Edo planning world-class custodial facility – Obaseki: Justice Edodo-Eruaga explained that “parole is not available for prisoners on death row but for those ...

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Apr 14 23

ASUU tackles Ambrose Alli varsity over sacked lecturers: The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma chapter, on Thursday ...

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Apr 20 23

Edo govt warns residents against use of Norvasc tablets: The Edo State Government has warned residents of the state against the sale and usage of Norvasc 5mg ...

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Apr 12 23

Obaseki orders nursing college to reassess student earlier denied admission: “We want to assure you that the College will not intentionally deny anyone an ...

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Apr 11 23

Obaseki orders re-assessment for Edo nursing student: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the re-assessment of Miss Precious Umoru to begin her ...

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Mar 26 23

Edo govt gets tentative approval for airport: The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is committed to the development of a new airport ...

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Mar 27 23

Edo plans airport in Auchi: The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government is committed to the development of a new airport in Auchi ...

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Feb 27 23

PHOTOS: Obaseki Visits Families Of Election Violence Victims In Edo

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Mar 05 23

Obaseki, Oshiomhole disagree over alleged impeachment of Edo gov: The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie ...

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Mar 10 23

Obaseki approves training for 10,000 civil servants: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the training of 10,000 civil/public servants in the state.

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Feb 20 23

Edo government extends free bus services: The Edo State government has announced an extension of its free bus service by all Edo City Transport Service buses to ...

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Feb 19 23

Oshiomhole knocks Obaseki over arrest order: A former Governor of Edo State and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ...

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Jan 31 23

Edo sets up committee to monitor fuel pricing: The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has set up a committee to monitor fuel distribution and pricing ...

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Jan 28 23

Edo takes over federal tech college: The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government has taken full control of the Federal Government ...

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