The Executive Council of Edo State Government has sanctioned the enforcement of a 1979 Law pertaining to local council administration. This approval implies that all traditional leaders across the state’s 18 local government areas will henceforth receive monthly stipends to facilitate their responsibilities. As stated by the Secretary to the […]
Edo Updates
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has submitted the names of four new commissioner-nominees to the Edo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This announcement came through a letter from the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., addressed to the Speaker of the Edo State House […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government is set to provide a monthly financial lifeline of ₦20,000 to around 314,000 struggling households. These households, comprised of individuals living below the poverty line, is said to have been meticulously identified and recorded in a reliable and credible social registration database. […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, stated that there is no plan to impeach his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. The governor, however, noted that the move by Shaibu seeking a court order to stop his purported impeachment is preemptive ahead of his defection to the All […]
The Edo State Government has taken a forward-thinking approach by encouraging communities hosting mineral and mining operations to collaborate closely with the government when giving mining permissions. This appeal for partnership was made during a gathering of stakeholders in the solid minerals community, an event orchestrated by the Ministry of […]
In a recent development, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a provisional order barring Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State, from impeaching his Deputy, Comrade Phillip Shuaibu. This order was given by Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed in response to a motion filed by Shuaibu seeking protection against […]
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has sought legal recourse from the Federal High Court in Abuja to shield himself from potential impeachment and removal from his position by Governor Godwin Obaseki. In his court application, Shaibu has asked for an interlocutory injunction to safeguard him from any […]
The Edo State Government has launched a fresh sanitation initiative, “Cleanup MEGA,” as part of its ongoing commitment to making Edo the cleanest state in Nigeria. This effort aligns with the government’s Making Edo Great Again (MEGA) Agenda. The campaign, which began in Benin City, will extend to other local […]
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced that his administration will allocate N500 million monthly to underprivileged households in the State. This initiative is intended to alleviate the economic distress caused by the removal of subsidies by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government. This announcement was […]
The Edo State Ministry of Youth and Humanitarian Affairs is gearing up to orchestrate the 2023 International Youth Day festivities, scheduled from August 10th to 12th in the historic city of Benin. This year’s theme, “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages and Encouraging Green Skills for Youth—Towards a […]