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The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, noting that as a person of faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. In a letter titled, “Re: Public Apology By The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,” the governor said, in good faith, […]
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A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in the last election, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, has said Nigerians will be shocked if the Chicago State University (CSU) releases the academic records of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obaseki who was the Director of Research and Documentation of […]
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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been denied access to his old office at the Government House in Benin, the state capital. Shaibu arrived at the Government House on Monday morning but met the gate leading to his office under lock and key. He says is yet to receive a formal letter […]
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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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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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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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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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was stranded at the RCC junction on Sapele Road, Benin, Edo State after heavy rain made the road flooded and unpassable. A video of the incident which occurred on Friday is trending online with a background voice urging viewers to share the video to show that it is payback time […]
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The Edo House of Assembly on Thursday passed four bills and confirmed 15 civil commissioners at its valedictory session for the seventh assembly in Benin. The bills are a bill for a law to make provision for the emolument of elected political officers and public officers 2023, a bill for a law to provide for […]
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