Tag: Obaseki
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Looted artefacts: FG brokers peace between Gov Obaseki, Oba of Benin
The Federal Government says, in line with operative conventions and laws, it will take possession of the 1,130 looted Benin bronzes being expected from Germany. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this on Saturday in Lagos at a news conference on the efforts by the federal government to repatriate looted smuggled…
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Why I can never return to APC – Obaseki shuts down defection rumours
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed never to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC); a party he contested and won his first term election as Edo governor in 2016. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Obaseki joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2020 when he fell out with his predecessor and erstwhile godfather,…
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Obaseki reacts to Oba of Benin’s directives asking FG to sideline him in repatriating stolen Edo artefacts
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has ordered that no one, whether in government or acting independently should engage in “disrespectful exchanges” with the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, over stolen artefacts. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie. Obaseki was reacting…
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Oba of Benin sends warning message to FG, Gov Obaseki on rightful custody of stolen artefacts
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Ewuare II, has said repatriated Benin Bronzes should be returned to the Benin Royal Museum to be cited within the precincts of his palace. At a summoned emergency in his palace on Friday, the Oba called on the Federal Government to take custody of the artefacts when repatriated…
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Ologbo modular refinery ready for production – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo, says the modular refinery in Ologbo, Ikpoba – Okha Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was ready for production. Obaseki stated this shortly after he was conducted round the facility by the Managing Director of the refinery, Mr Tim Tian. “We were in China to sign this Memorandum of…
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Obaseki explains reasons for delay in forming cabinet
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has directed wards and local government areas in the state to submit names to be nominated as members of his cabinet, seven months after his inauguration. Addressing state house correspondents on Wednesday after a meeting with the chief of staff to the president, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Governor Obaseki explained…
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APC hits Obaseki hard over ‘water supply failure’ in Edo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the failure of Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s administration to address the water problem in the Edo Central Senatorial District and other parts of the state as unbearable and unacceptable. This is contained in a statement released on Sunday by the Edo APC spokesman, Mr Chris Azebanwan, and made available…
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Drama as Obaseki’s SUV gets stuck in mud
There was palpable tension on Friday in Edo Central part of the State, when the official vehicle of the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, got stuck in the mud. The black-colored Toyota Highlander SUV was stuck in an earth road somewhere in the forest of Edo Central. Some of the security operatives in the Governor’s…
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Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu full of tricks, Edo won’t fall for their congratulatory letter – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has mocked former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole and his rival Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, over the congratulatory messages sent to him on Monday. Obaseki who faulted the congratulatory messages while addressing a large crowd of supporters at the Ring Road in Benin, wondered why…
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Edo 2020: Appeal Court upholds Obaseki’s victory at poll
The Court of Appeal, sitting in Benin, Edo State, on Wednesday, dismissed a case filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP), seeking to quash Governor Godwin Obaseki’s victory at the September 19, 2020 governorship election. The case which sought Obaseki’s disqualification on grounds of alleged certificate forgery and dual party nomination, was thrown out by…