04 Feb, 2026
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EFCC plans to arrest me next week — Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is planning to arrest him after his tenure ends on November 14. Speaking at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session on Thursday in Abuja, Obaseki revealed he received information about the EFCC’s plan to arrest and detain him over alleged fraud. He, […]

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Edo State Government Accuses APC of Disrupting Voter Registration Process

The Edo State government has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of disrupting the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. Before the registration began, acting state chairman of the APC, Jarret Tenebe, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the exercise due to damage to its state headquarters, materials, and […]

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Just In: 38-yr-old Omobayo Godwins Sworn In As New Edo Deputy Governor

A few hours after the impeachment of Comrade Philip Shaibu as deputy governor of Edo State by the State House of Assembly, 38-year-old Omobayo Godwins has been sworn in as a replacement. It was reported that the impeachment of Shaibu on Monday followed the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up […]

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Nigeria’s situation can be changed, says Obasanjo

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Welcomes Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emphasizing Sacrifice and Unity Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital, where he was warmly received by Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday. During the visit, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of sacrifice and selflessness […]