Former member of the House of Representatives and the Vice-Chairman, National Campaign Council on Communications and Publicity for the All Progressives Congress, APC, Edo State Governorship Election, Patrick Obahiagbon, has accused the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, of harassing elected members of the party who refused to join him in the PDP thus making it difficult…
APC Upbraids Obaseki Over Flooding Problem in Edo Amidst Concerns Raised by NEMA
Edo State Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state has queried the readiness of the Godwin Obaseki-led government to heed the warnings of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and put in place proactive measures to avert disaster and destruction of properties in…
Civil Society Groups Want Alleged N20 billion Loan by Obaseki Stopped
There is no such thing – EDSG Some civil society groups under the aegis of the Joint Forces for the Defence of Democracy (JOFDES) in Edo State have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, the National Assembly, relevant authorities in Federal ministries, departments and agencies, as well as all well-meaning Edo sons and daughters who have…
Ize-Iyamu’ll Satisfy Yearnings of Edo People for Good Leadership – Obahiagbon
The Deputy National Chairman, Communication and Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for Edo State governorship election, Patrick Obahiagbon has expressed confidence that the party’s candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, would satisfy the yearnings of the people of the state for good leadership. Speaking on Monday at the inauguration of the State Media…
Ize-Iyamu’s Choice as APC Candidate Restitution for Past Wrong – Obadan
Predicts Obaseki’s supporters will soon abandon him. Former Edo State deputy governor and chieftain of the defunct National Democratic Coalition, (NADECO) Peter Esechie Obadan has given an insight into how Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, and former secretary to the state government, emerged the candidate of the All…
Edo Guber Poll: Ize-Iyamu Lambasts Osifo, Labour Party Candidate
Accuses him of being Obaseki’s lackey. For calling on the people of Edo State to reject him at the polls on the ground that he’s facing what he called a “criminal trial” over the controversial N700 million 2015 campaign funds of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu,…
Felicitations as Okowa Marks 61st Birthday in COVID-19 Isolation
Last year when he turned 60, Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa rolled out the drums in celebration of the milestone. The state was agog as he hit Diamond. Family members, political associates, friends and well wishers were around to honour him on his special day. This year’s birthday is however a different ball game. It…
Over 50,000 Persons Benefit from Obaseki’s Agricultural Programmes
No fewer than 50,000 persons, including farmers, logistics operators and food processors, farm managers, among others, have in the past three and a half years, benefited from agricultural programmes implemented by Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement in Benin, special adviser to the governor on media and communication strategy, Crusoe Osagie, said the…
Commuters Groan as Condition of Benin-Auchi Highway Worsens
Motorists and commuters plying the busy Benin- Auchi road in Edo State are facing hard times because of the very deplorable state of the highway. The nightmarish experience of users of the road had been a perennial problem, which is aggravated during the raining season. Recall that around this period last year, the state governor,…
Obaseki Spends N25bn on Pension Payment, Clears Arrears with N4.3bn
The Edo State Government says it has expended over N4.3 billion in clearing pension arrears owed about 3,128 pensioners in the state. The state government also says it spent N25, 047,472, 632.77 in monthly pension payment to 13,081 pensioners from November 2016 to May 2020. According to a Mid-Year Report by the Edo State Pension…
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