Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Godwin Obaseki

May 1, 2026

Obi won 2023 presidential poll in Edo because Obaseki wasn’t working: Gov Okpebholo

Mr Okpebholo claimed that the former Anambra governor lacked the popularity and capacity to secure the needed votes in his state.

Monday Okpebholo and Gov Obaseki
March 19, 2026

Gov. Okpebholo urged to focus on Edo welfare, not 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in 2027

Ms Ofure-Key, a former presidential aspirant, said the governor should focus on governance rather than boasting about 2027.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
September 10, 2025

Nigeria’s economic fortunes depend on data-backed reforms: Afrinvest

Afrinvest has called for research-driven reforms to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential beyond the trillion-dollar gross domestic product milestone.

Afrinvest
September 7, 2025

Outrage in Edo as Gov. Okpebholo remains silent 48 hours after killings of eight NSCDC officers

The coalition called for a joint military, police, hunters, and community vigilante task force to rid the state of kidnappers and terrorists.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
July 14, 2025

Focus on Edo; don’t waste resources probing Obaseki, Wike tells Gov. Okpebholo

Mr Wike apologised to a former governor of the state, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, for humiliating him over Obaseki.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
July 13, 2025

More tributes pour in as governors, monarchs, groups, others mourn Buhari

The Progressive Governors Forum described Mr Buhari’s death as shocking.

former president Muhammadu Buhari
April 20, 2025

Edo govt issued over 9,000 certificates of occupancy in two months: Official

Mr Ikpasaja emphasised the legal significance of the document, noting that any landed property without a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) was not recognised as a legal asset.

C of O
January 31, 2025

Edo Election Tribunal: PDP calls more witnesses

The petitioners, PDP and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, are challenging the outcome of the election.

Nigerian election petitions tribunal
December 19, 2024

Edo assets verification committee uncovers N200 billion road contract debt

The committee also queried poor project supervision by ministries, departments, and agencies.

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki
December 19, 2024

NPC decries Edo’s reluctance on e-birth registration for under five children

The national commissioner said that his efforts to enlist the support of the local government chairmen to drive the exercise yielded no result.

National Population Commission