The Edo State House of Assembly has taken legal action, appealing the Federal High Court’s decision to overturn the impeachment of former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The Assembly has also filed a motion to pause the judgment’s execution pending the appeal’s outcome. Earlier, on April 8, 2024, the Assembly had […]
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Abuja’s Federal High Court delivered a landmark judgment on Wednesday, nullifying the Edo Assembly Impeaches Deputy Governor Following Secret Disclosure Scandal of Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Justice James Omotosho’s ruling reinstated Shaibu to his former position, citing the Edo State House of Assembly’s failure to adhere to due […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Goodwin Obaseki has inaugurated a transition committee, chaired by former Finance Commissioner, Joseph Eboigbe, to ensure a smooth transition of power and knowledge to the next administration. The committee, comprising 20 members, was tasked with documenting the achievements of the current administration and creating a […]
The Edo State Government has begun the screening process for the payment of entitlements to 326 former staff of the former Colleges of Agriculture in Iguoriakhi and Agenebode. This move follows the approval by Governor Godwin Obaseki to settle the pension entitlements of the ex-staff, who were disengaged following a […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced the extension of the free bus service for an additional five months, until November 11, 2024. This move follows the success of the initial two-month pilot program launched in September 2023 to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Edo residents. The […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Edo Government Accuses Edo State Governor, Okpebholo, and Predecessor, Okpebholo Receives Final Report From Edo Assets Verification Committee, Engage in Verbal Battle Over Alleged N96 Billion Fraud of Misappropriating Funds for E-Governance, has emphasized the critical role of a competent and efficient civil service […]
The Edo State Pension Bureau has launched a screening exercise for pensioners who retired between 2014 and 2015. Ambrose Akhato, representing the Permanent Secretary/Chairman of the Edo State Pension Bureau, explained that the exercise is a continuation of the previous screening conducted for retirees from 1996 to 2013. He said, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has established a committee to review the suspension of three lawmakers, which occurred last month. The speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, announced the suspension on May 6, 2024, citing alleged conspiracy and external influences aimed at destabilizing the Assembly’s leadership. The affected lawmakers vehemently […]
Benin City, the Edo State capital, played host to a gathering of African leaders on Thursday as they convened for the 2024 Democracy Day Dialogue. This significant event focused on addressing the challenges that impede the effectiveness of education systems across the continent and sought actionable strategies to foster both […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared an early Edo Govt Addresses Salary Payment Misconceptions release for state employees in anticipation of the upcoming Salah festivities. This statement was made amidst the inauguration of the newly constructed State Secretariat Complex. Governor Obaseki, addressing the public in Benin City, […]