Month February 2017

One witness, Moses Okikpere, who claimed to be a member of Action Alliance was subpoenaed to testify before the tribunal for petitioners – Peoples Democratic Party and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. During cross-examination, Moses denied submitting a report to his party…

The Edo State Election Petition Tribunal has refused to grant the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in last September governorship election in the state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, an extension of time, as the 14 days allowed it…

Members of Godwin Obaseki Support Group (GOSG) have commended Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki for the giant strides he has taken since the inception of his administration as the Executive Governor of the State.   In a statement…

Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has kicked against stigmatization of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) saying that everyone deserves and should be treated with love irrespective of circumstances and backgrounds. Mrs Obaseki made this assertion as she addressed…

Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the greatest challenge facing Nigeria as a nation is that of waste, saying that there is so much waste in this country. The Governor also said that now is the time…

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured the Pensions Fund Managers of his administration’s support in ensuring quality service delivery to Edo State workforce who are currently keying into the Contributory Pension Scheme.   Godwin Obaseki who recently engaged…

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state and Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude were among others who admonished Christians in the country to continuously preach the love of Jesus Christ despite religious killings in the country. The…

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, yesterday signed the 2017 appropriation bill, also known as the budget of consolidation and prosperity. This came as he also signed the Pension Bill, which will organise the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme.…

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget…

Says, “I am the petitioner” A witness testifying for the petitioners – People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu – in the ongoing Edo Election Tribunal, Comrade Braimah Gabriel Ohiomah has provided discrepant testimonies from his witness statement and…