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 […]
Edo Updates
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 […]
The Auchi Metropolitan Rotary Club, under District 9141, has outlined a plan to complete and inaugurate ten community service projects within the next year. This announcement was made by the newly elected president, Comrade Victor Okhaimo, during his inauguration as the club’s 18th president in Auchi. Comrade Okhaimo detailed the […]
The government of Edo State has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing science and technology. In line with this, it has put in place strategies to nurture a digital economy and stimulate scientific and technological growth within the state. This commitment was communicated by the state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa […]
In a tribute to the late Senator Franca Afegbua, the first woman to be elected as a Senator in Nigeria, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has named the Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe Road after her. This road, spanning 14km, is the longest in Okpella, located in the Etsako East Local Government Area […]