Tag: Obaseki
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Obaseki congratulates Oba of Benin on birth of new Prince
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, and the Royal Palace of the Benin Kingdom on the birth of a new prince. The governor, in a statement, welcomed the addition to the Benin Royalty, noting that Edo people…
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Obaseki vows to bring Oshiomhole to book as Judicial Inquiry indicts ex-gov
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the construction of the Edo Specialist Hospital and supply of equipment for the hospital has indicted the administration of the former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, for breach of the state’s Public Procurement Law. Chairman of the Commission, Justice James Oyomire (rtd), who presented the commission’s findings to Governor Godwin Obaseki,…
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You’re a serial liar, Oshiomhole was not part of any mock primary, Edo APC leaders tell Obaseki
By Emma Ovuakporie … say give account of N350bn your Government received …vow to replace him as governor …provide video evidence for your allegation that more than 50 people were gathered anywhere in Edo All Progressives Congress, APC leaders in Edo State on Thursday described the Governor of the state , Godwin Obaseki as a…
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Hold Oshiomhole responsible if COVID-19 cases, deaths increases in Edo, Obaseki tells Buhari
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, of violating directives to halt the spread of coronavirus disease in the state. The governor, in a statement by the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie and…
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DSS denies invading former Edo CoS residence
The Directorate of State Service (DSS) in Edo has denied invading the residence or arresting anyone associated with Chief Taiwo Akerele, former Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo. Mr Sheikh Waziri, DSS Director in Edo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday, that no operative of the…
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Help, they are after my life, Obaseki’s ex-CoS cries out few hours after resignation
This might not be the best of time for Taiwo Akerele, the immediate past Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki who resigned his appointment on Friday and has since been with Ethan Uzamereon on Saturday night by the governor. According to reports, no fewer than 25 operatives of the Department of…
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DSS officials invade, ransack Obaseki’s ex-CoS Taiwo Akerele’s residence, arrest aide
No fewer than 25 operatives of the State Security Services (SSS) on Sunday evening invaded the private residence of former Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Chief Taiwo Akerele. The development is an indication that things might have fallen apart between the Governor and his erstwhile closest staff. Recall that Akerele…
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Obaseki appoints new Chief of Staff
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has appointed Osaze Ethan Uzamere as his Chief of Staff. He replaces the former Chief of Staff, Taiwo Akerele, who resigned from Obaseki’s kitchen cabinet on Friday. The 38-year-old investment banker is son of Senator Ehigie Uzamere, who represented Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly between 2007…
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Akerele, Obaseki’s Chief of Staff resigns
The Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, has resigned. His resignation was not unconnected with the persistent crisis between the Governor and the APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. In his resignation letter dated 25th April 2020, Akerele said; “My decision to exit the government is based on…
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COVID-19: If we are not careful, hunger will kill people, Obaseki’s wife warns
The wife of the Edo State Governor, Betsy Obaseki, has warned that diverting relief materials meant for the vulnerable in the society will further compound the current difficulties being experienced over the coronavirus pandemic. According to her, hunger could be an even bigger threat to life than the virus. Mrs Obaseki said this while handing…