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The John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) has equipped over 15,000 public and civil servants with essential skills aimed at driving professional excellence and improving service delivery. This milestone was highlighted by Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, the Director-General of JOOPSA, during the Academy’s Open House event held in Benin, which also included an awards presentation […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, affirmed on Sunday that his administration will be remembered for restoring respect, efficiency, and credibility to Edo State’s civil service through comprehensive reforms. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Obaseki highlighted the transformation of the civil service under his leadership, elevating it to one of the most respected and motivated in […]
As the Edo 2024 governorship election approaches, Senator Ehigie Uzamere has publicly expressed his support for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, while strongly criticizing the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Johnson Okpebholo. Uzamere, a prominent political figure in Edo State and former senator, spoke extensively in an interview, outlining his reasons […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has responded to a viral video in which Governor Godwin Obaseki allegedly threatened that if last week’s Benin City Airport attack were repeated, “Nigeria will burn.” In the 20-second video, Governor Obaseki, addressing leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated: “I won’t say much, the rest […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has reinstated Mr. Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James Omotosho ruled that Shaibu’s impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly was illegal, unconstitutional, and null and void. The court found the impeachment violated sections 188 and 35 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a significant increase in the minimum wage for workers, raising it from ₦40,000 to ₦70,000. This landmark decision was revealed during the inauguration ceremony of the state’s cutting-edge Labour House secretariat complex, situated along Temboga Road, Ikpoba-Hill, Benin City. The move signifies the government’s commitment to improving […]
The Edo House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, accusing him of divulging government secrets and perjury. This move is seen as the latest development in the ongoing tension between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, which escalated after Shaibu declared his intention to contest in the upcoming Edo governorship race. […]
Following internal turmoil within the party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has made significant changes to the leadership of the Edo state Governorship Primary election committee. Senator Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo state, has been removed from his position, with Governor Bassey Otu of Cross Rivers state now appointed as the chairman. Alh. Rabiu Suleiman […]
The Senate, Tuesday, passed a bill to provide the needed legislative framework for the establishment of the Federal College of Education, Ekiadolor, Edo State. The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. The bill which scaled second reading on 28th September, 2021, was sponsored […]