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INEC fixes September, November 2024 for Edo, Ondo guber elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Sept. 21, 2024, for the conduct of the Edo governorship election and Nov. 16, 2024, for Ondo State. The commission announced the dates in the timetable and schedule of activities for the two states’ governorship elections released on Tuesday in Abuja. The schedule was signed by Sam […]

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Obaseki Disbands Deputy, Shaibu’s Media Crew

The Edo State Government has disbanded the media crew attached to the office of the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. This followed an incident at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, the state capital, on Monday. In a statement, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in the state, Chris Nehikhare, said the deputy […]

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Secret Police Block Edo Deputy Governor From Meeting Governor Obaseki During Event Amid Rift

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly denied Philip Shaibu, Deputy Governor of Edo State access to his principal Governor Godwin Obaseki. It was learnt that Shaibu was one of the guests who attended the church service to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state, held at the […]

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I am loyal to Obaseki despite my ambition, says Shaibu

In a display of loyalty, Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has reaffirmed his allegiance to Governor Godwin Obaseki amidst recent tensions. Shaibu emphasized that loyalty transcends personal ambitions, highlighting the strength of their bond. Shaibu who spoke on Sunday at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, […]

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Obaseki to swear in four new commissioners Friday

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, will on Friday, swear in four new commissioners confirmed by the state’s House of Assembly. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the ceremony would take place at the New Festival Hall in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital, by 1 pm. The […]

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Edo Deputy Governor Files Motion To Seek Court Protection Amid Rift With Governor Obaseki

The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking protection from possible impeachment and removal from office by his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki. In the motion of notice filed before the court, Shaibu requested an interlocutory injunction to stop harassment, intimidation, or embarrassment, and to allow him to […]

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4,000 benefit from Seplat eye surgery in Edo, Delta

The Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, Seplat Energy, Chioma Afe, has disclosed that no fewer than 4,218 patients have benefited from the organisation’s free eye surgery programme in 12 years. Chioma disclosed this in Benin, the Edo State capital during the organisation’s free medical care termed “Eye Can See”, organised in collaboration with its partner, […]

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