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PDP, Ize-Iyamu close case with 9.1% witnesses

As tribunal declines Ize-Iyamu’s plea for extra time Counsel to the petitioners – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and her candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the September 28 governorship election, on Friday closed their cases without calling up to 10% of over…

PDP, Ize-Iyamu’s witness under subpoena controverts self

One witness, Moses Okikpere, who claimed to be a member of Action Alliance was subpoenaed to testify before the tribunal for petitioners – Peoples Democratic Party and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. During cross-examination, Moses denied submitting a report to his party…

Tribunal shuns PDP, Ize-Iyamu’s quest for extension of time

The Edo State Election Petition Tribunal has refused to grant the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in last September governorship election in the state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, an extension of time, as the 14 days allowed it…

Group applauds Obaseki’s Agric, tax initiatives

Members of Godwin Obaseki Support Group (GOSG) have commended Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki for the giant strides he has taken since the inception of his administration as the Executive Governor of the State.   In a statement…

Mrs Obaseki condemns stigmatisation of PLWA

Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has kicked against stigmatization of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWA) saying that everyone deserves and should be treated with love irrespective of circumstances and backgrounds. Mrs Obaseki made this assertion as she addressed…

Waste is Nigeria’s greatest challenge – Obaseki

Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the greatest challenge facing Nigeria as a nation is that of waste, saying that there is so much waste in this country. The Governor also said that now is the time…

Governor Obaseki signs 2017 Budget, Pension Bill into law

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, yesterday signed the 2017 appropriation bill, also known as the budget of consolidation and prosperity. This came as he also signed the Pension Bill, which will organise the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme.…

Edo Assembly passes N153.2bn appropriation bill for 2017

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday passed the state’s 2017 budget proposal of N153.18bn. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo had on December 19, 2016 presented a budget proposal of N150bn to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The budget…