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Governor Obaseki Renames Arena in Honor of Global Superstar Rema
Governor Obaseki of Edo State has renamed the Edo Creative Hub Arena in Benin City after the global music star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema.
Edo, Nigeria- The move by the Governor of Edo State underscores Rema’s profound impact … Continue Reading
Edo State Governorship Election: 125,928 new PVCs collected in 5 days
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a remarkable 68.3% collection rate of newly printed Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) in Edo State, ahead of the September 21 governorship election.
According to INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information … Continue Reading
Obaseki Didn’t Make Me, I Made Him, Philip Shaibu Boasts
Philip Shaibu revealed that it took former governor Adams Oshiomhole three months to convince him and his supporters to back Obaseki’s gubernatorial bid.
Benin City, Nigeria – Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has asserted that he played a pivotal … Continue Reading
Edo refinery laments lack of crude supply by NNPC And local companies
The Edo Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited (ERPCL) is struggling to operate at full capacity due to a lack of crude oil supply, despite being a fully functional refinery.
The company’s management has been facing significant challenges, and the … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Philip Shaibu Dumps Party, Defects to APC
Philip Shaibu, the recently reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shaibu made the announcement on Saturday in Benin City, barely 24 hours after … Continue Reading
Court Orders Reinstatement of Phillip Shuaibu as Edo Deputy Governor
The Federal High Court has declared the impeachment of Phillip Shuaibu as Deputy Governor of Edo State null and void.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment, directing that Shuaibu be reinstated to his position immediately.
The court found that the … Continue Reading
Edo State Government Begins Paying N70,000 Minimum Wage to Workers
The Edo State Government has started paying the N70,000 new minimum wage to workers in the state, fulfilling its promise to increase the minimum wage from May 2024.
During the recent inauguration of the Labour House in Benin City, … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Father For Posting Bizarre Video of his 4-Year-Old Child On Social Media
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man who posted bizarre video and photos of his 4-year-old daughter on Instagram.
The Police is against any forms of sexual exploitation and stands in solidarity with the victim.
The Nigeria Police Force’s … Continue Reading
Benin Monarch Suspends Traditional Functionaries Over Alleged Misconduct
In a significant development, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has taken decisive action by suspending several traditional functionaries for their involvement in what has been described as a “sacrilegious show of shame and falsehood against the … Continue Reading
APC Disqualifies Governor Obaseki From Contesting Party’s Primary
The All Progressive Congress (APC) screening committee on Friday disqualified the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, from participating in Edo APC governorship Primary.
REPORT AFRIQUE understands that two other aspirants were also disqualified from contesting in the primary … Continue Reading