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…say gov’s disqualification ‘a theatre of political fraud’ The Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State have reaffirmed their support for the re-election bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki, noting that they are fully committed to the…

…Deputy Gov, Shaibu also resigns from party The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that the action is a fallout of a battle that arose from his refusal to…

A socio-political group, Esan Youth Coalition has endorsed the re-election bid of the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, while condemning the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s attempt to frustrate the governor’s second term bid.…

The Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 19 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation centres to reunite with the society. The Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin…

With the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) climbing to 580 in Edo, the state government has insisted on the strict enforcement of regulations spelt out in its gazette, aimed at curtailing the spread of the virus and protecting…

The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has won a research grant for an explorative research programme aimed to advance gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The programme is funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC)…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy have commiserated with General Overseer of Trinity House, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo over the death of his wife, Ibidunni Ighodalo. In a statement, entitled ‘Our dear Brother Ituah, we stand…

…says party’ll abide by govt’s regulations in conduct of primary election The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has applauded Governor Godwin Obaseki’s developmental strides in the various sectors of the state. The Chairman, Edo PDP, Dr.…

Betsy and I received the news of the passing of your dear wife, our dear sister, Ibidunni Ighodalo with great shock. We are deeply saddened by this devastating loss. As close friends, our grief is hard to describe in words.…

By ANDREW ESSIEN, Abuja, PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City There is anxiety in the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over impending mass defection as the faction of the party loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki yesterday endorsed his…