Since the death of Chief Tony Anenih on October 28, 2018, the people of Edo State have been in search of a credible political leader with national recognition. Of all the political bigwigs calling the shots in the state, no one has been able to wear the big shoes left by the late Chief Tony […]
But for those who live in Upper Sakoonba in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, every otherperson familiarwith the place, the name evokes dread and fear. The community made up of an over bloated population of the low class with little or no infrastructure is the headquarters of cultism, excessive abuse of drugs, […]
Outgoing members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have challenged the Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki to clarify issues surrounding his nomination as the party’s candidate in 2020. Obaseki joined PDP after he was disqualified by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was given a waiver to contest the […]
CIS inducts 321 associates, 40 fellows The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the Federal Government to end the current multiple exchange rates in Nigeria, warning that it could cause a break in the country’s capital inflows. Obaseki disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the 25th Annual Conference of the Chartered […]
For most people, the word “access” is just a normal expression. But for a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State it is the gauge to define political association. The party chieftain, who was on a television programme recently to give his perspective on recent political developments in his state, especially, the delay […]
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki yesterday urged the 11 commissioners newly inaugurated in the State Executive Council, to be prudent, transparent and to uphold accountability. This was as the governor noted that the state’s resources had dwindled owning to the drop in FAAC allocation and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), coupled with the challenges posed […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki yesterday charged Nigerians to be united, show resourcefulness and reignite the indomitable Nigerian spirit so as to triumph over the socio-economic challenges the nation is facing. Obaseki, in his message to commemorate the country’s 61st Independence anniversary, urged citizens to be hopeful, prayerful and continue to work towards […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State appears to be biting more than he can chew in his second term that is almost running into one year. The Governor, who braved the odds before snatching victory from the jaws of his fiercest rivals in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has not had a rosy second coming […]
Students of Ekosodin Secondary School, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State during the week (on Tuesday), returned to their school after five years of absence following the dilapidated state of the only existing school building. Their return was facilitated by Hon. Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, whose intervention saw […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the ongoing removal of illegal structures is in line with the State Extant Planning Laws and Regulations and aimed at ensuring order and sanitizing the built environment space. Recall that the Edo State Government has demolished a hotel under construction belonging to one of Governor Godwin […]