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Coronavirus: Edo governor suspends reopening of schools
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has suspended the resumption of schools in the state over the increasing cases of COVID-19.
PDP hails court verdict on Governor Obaseki’s case as triumph of justice
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday described as a triumph of justice, the Federal High Court, Abuja, ruling on the alleged certificate forgery case against the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Court adjourns Governor Obaseki’s certificate forgery suit
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Wednesday adjourned till Thursday, hearing in the alleged certificate forgery suit against the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki.
Court admits more exhibits against Governor Obaseki in ‘forgery suit’
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday before a Federal High Court, Abuja, tendered two more documents to prove its allegation of certificate forgery against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Governor Obaseki: Our strategy to tackle coronavirus second wave
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government’s strategy to tackle the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is to reduce the rate of spread and the disease death rate in the state.
Governor Obaseki reactivates coronavirus isolation, treatment centres
Following the second wave of the pandemic, the Edo State governor has reactivated isolation and treatment centres in the state with four molecular PCR laboratories.
Governor Obaseki urges love, unity among Nigerians
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged Nigerians to show good neigbourliness and eschew strife to deepen unity in the country.
Edo mulls pardon for inmates who stayed back during jailbreak
Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki has disclosed that the government might grant pardon to prisoners who refused to participate in the jalibreak at the Correctional Centers in Benin-City during the #EndSARS protest
Troops takes over Edo transport service premises over crisis
The ECTS staff had staged a peaceful protest demanding the removal of the Managing Director, Mrs. Edugie Agbonlahor, over alleged non remittance of their pension contributions to the appropriate body.
Governor Obaseki assures police of support
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of his administration’s continue partner and support to achieve a well-coordinated policing to protect lives and property of residents.
Governor Obaseki: Pastor Adeboye assured me I will be re-elected
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, said he visited the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, during his second-term election travails.
Governor Obaseki asks court to stop APC’s certificate forgery suit against him
The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has reserved ruling in a motion filed by Edo state governor, Dr Godwin Obaseki seeking to stop further hearing in the certificate forgery suit brought against him by the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Governor Obaseki to spend N20.8 billion on education
The governor, in a statement, said the government will commit N12.9 billion to extend the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme to other sections of the basic education scheme, specifically from Basic 7 to 9.
Edo, Delta communities urge Seplat to end gas flaring, employ youths
Host communities of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc in Edo and Delta States have urged the company to gradually put an end to gas flaring to reduce the health implications on residents around the installations and environs.
Governor Obaseki hails Supreme Court verdict affirming Senator Diri’s election
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has commended the latest Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.
Bayelsa governor, deputy call for opposition’s cooperation after Supreme Court victory
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, have again extended a hand of fellowship to the opposition and all those that filed petitions in court against their election.
Edo governor proposes ‘unity template’ as key to tackling rising tension, coronavirus
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reassured residents that his administration will continue to pursue policies and projects that will place the state on a sustainable path of economic prosperity and guarantee better livelihood, through a ‘unity template.’
Hearing on APC suit against Edo governor begins
A Federal High Court, Abuja, will today begin hearing in the certificate forgery suit instituted against Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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