The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has warned that the 2023 elections due to hold in February and March, will be very technical due to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) contained in Nigeria’s new Electoral Law. The Governor sounded this warning in Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital, […]
Politics
In a bold move, stakeholders within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have united to demand the immediate ousting of Chief Dan Orbih as the Vice Chairman, South South of the party. During a highly anticipated meeting in Benin City, attended by esteemed party leaders and […]
In a landmark judgement delivered on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, a Federal High Court sitting in Benin has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially acknowledge and publish the names of candidates produced by the Governor Godwin Obaseki faction of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the […]
A total of 19,538 out of the 52,013 eligible voters that registered during the Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise in Edo State between June 2021 and January 2022 may not received their Permanent Voter Card (PVC), according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Head of Voter Education and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to eliminate waste and deliver efficient services to the people. Governor Obaseki made this charge during the State Government’s Leadership Retreat themed “Expanding Frontiers, Succeeding Together.” In his welcome address, Obaseki stressed the […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain efforts to guarantee better opportunities for youths in the state, equipping them with the right skills and conducive environment to realize their fullest potential.Obaseki said this in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day, with the theme, […]
The Edo State House of Assembly member representing Akoko-Edo Constituency II comprising Wards 1,2,8,9 and 10, Honourable Emmanuel Agbaje, has listed his modest achievements while expressing his pain over his several frustrated efforts to deliver more substantial dividends of democracy to his constituency. He made the disclosure while presenting his […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has adjusted the timetable for the conduct of local government elections in the state. The council poll is now scheduled to hold on Thursday, January 19 2023, against Saturday, January 14, 2023 which was earlier announced. In a statement signed by the Secretary […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr. David Olukoga as Director of Operations of the Edo Security Network following the dismissal Emmanuel Oboh. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said David Olukoga is to immediately take over from Emmanuel Oboh, who has […]