Governor Obaseki’s ADC Collapses At Inauguration
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki’s Aide-de-Camp (ADC) on Thursday collapsed during the Governor’s second term inauguration ceremony at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Tennis Court in Benin City. The incident happened while Obaseki was delivering a speech immediately after the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Edigin, administered the Oath of Office.During the address, the […]
Obaseki Presents N153.4bn 2021 Budget Proposal To Edo Assembly; Education, Health, Infrastructure Get Lion Share
A N153.4 billion budget proposal was submitted to the Edo State House of Assembly by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for the 2021 fiscal year, reflecting a 9.7 percent increase from the revised 2020 budget. The budget consists of N94.8 billion for recurring and N58.6 billion for capital expenditure, said Obaseki, who presented […]
Edo Election: ‘Why We Can’t Probe, Disqualify Obaseki Over Certificate’ – INEC
“Only the courts can disqualify Governor Godwin Obaseki on the basis of the certificate he submitted for re-election”. The above disclosure was made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), adding that the certificates submitted are deemed valid unless the court proves otherwise. The electoral body also mentioned that it was unable to examine the […]
#EndSARS: Dcn Festus Osaigbovo Commends Obaseki’s Prompt Response
Edo State Liaison officer in Abuja, Dcn Festus Osaigbovo has applauded the prompt response of Governor Godwin Obaseki towards the release of all that were arrested during the #EndSARS protest across the state. Governor Obaseki yesterday ordered the release of the arrested #EndSARS Protesters in Benin City. In a statement, Dcn Osaigbovo urged all Edolites […]
Governor Obaseki Condemns Attack On #EndSARS Protesters In Benin, Charges Police On Adequate Security | #ReformTheNigeriaPolice
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters in Benin City by unidentified hoodlums. On Friday, the #EndSARS protest turned violent in Benin City, when suspected thugs threw rocks at protesters who besieged the Edo State House of Assembly and shot sporadically, leaving two persons reportedly dead and many injured. […]
Governor Obaseki Writes Captain Hosa, Wishes Him Quick Recovery
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has written Benin-born business magnate, Industrialist and Philanthropist, Capt. Idahosa Okunbo, to sympathise with him on his ailing health. In a letter obtained by BREAKINGTIMES, on Thursday, Obaseki expressed his respect and good wishes to Capt. Hosa. The letter reads: “I am deeply sorry to learn about your health […]
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