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Ighodalo emerged as the PDP candidate and was given a certificate of return by the national leadership of the party. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo has promised to surpass Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s achievements if given the mandate in the September 21 …

Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has alleged that he is being intimidated for declaring his ambition to succeed his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   Shaibu, who has not been endorsed by Obaseki as his successor, complained that the allocation to …

Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that he is still friends with incumbent Governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, despite their political and party differences.   Speaking at the 2023 Alaghodaro Summit, Oshiomhole thanked Obaseki for hosting the …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called on all foreign holders of Benin Bronzes to return them to Nigeria without having to deal with the stress of conditions set by institutions that acquired them immorally. Artefacts stolen from the old Benin Kingdom during a British invasion in 1897 have …

Obaseki says the government must support creators and nurture the film industry to become more profitable. The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, is confident the Nollywood film industry can become a cash cow for Nigeria if stakeholders play their cards right and maximise obvious opportunities.

The 66-year-old laid out his plans to Nollywood filmmakers at an industry mixer in Lagos State on Sunday, October 15, 2023, ahead of the second edition of the Edo State International Film Festival (ESIFF). The governor assured industry stakeholders that his government is building infrastructure and training a pool of …

Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has called on residents of the state to appeal to the Federal Government to allow his administration to carry out repairs on the failed sections of federal roads in the state.   The governor made the appeal in Igarra, the headquarters of Akoko Edo Local …

Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu has said that his still loyal to his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, despite the rift between them.   Shaibu who spoke at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State, on Sunday, August …

Governor Godwin Obaseki has warned that the federal government may not be able to pay workers’ salaries beyond June without massively printing money or removing petrol subsidy.   Speaking on Monday, May 1, the Edo state Governor warned that Nigerian workers may face hardship if the government decides on any …

Obaseki believes he’s demonstrated that changing the education system is possible. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will spend ₦6 billion on rebuilding secondary schools in the state between May 2023 and September 2024.