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Obaseki: We’ve Built Structures To Sustain Gains Of $500m Investment In Edo Oil Palm Sector

Governor Godwin Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has built a formidable structure to sustain the gains of the $500m investment in the state’s oilRead More

Obaseki: Benin River Port‘ll Boost Export Earnings, Facilitate Economic Growth

Governor Godwin Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that his administration remains committed to the realisation of the Benin River Port project, considering its economic benefits to the state andRead More

Edo Attracts $531.2m Oil Palm Investment In Nine Months

Oil palm plantation
The Edo State government yesterday revealed that it attracted over $531 million in the last nine months to its oil palm sector through the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP).Read More

APC Crisis Stalls Defection Suit Against Tambuwal, Ortom, Obaseki

All Progressives Congress (APC)
The leadership crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stalled plans by the party to challenge the defection of Governors of Sokoto, Benue and Edo States to the oppositionRead More

Oba Of Benin Receives £2.5m Stolen Artefacts From Britain

Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II
AU demands return of Africa’s artefacts from Europe There was great jubilation among the royal family and people of Benin Kingdom yesterday following the official handover of two artefacts: CockerelRead More

COP 26: Obaseki Engages World Leaders On Palm Oil Production

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his administration’s focus on integrating palm oil production with forest management. He noted that he would use integrated Land Use planning toRead More

Court Stops Obaseki From Enforcing Compulsory COVID-19 Vaccine Directive

Law court
A Federal High Court in Rivers State has granted an order restraining Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and Edo government from enforcing a directive that all residents who have notRead More

Set-up Military Base In Crime-prone Areas, Obaseki Urges Army Chief

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has appeal to the Nigeria Army to consider setting up an operating base between Edo North and South, saying that would help theRead More

Ayade’s Defection Redraws S’south Political Map

All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday hit home a rebound with the defection of Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday hit home a rebound with the defection of Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ayade, who lost outRead More

Summon Police Council Over Insecurity, State Policing, PDP Govs Urge Buhari

PDP governors
Seek executive bill on devolution of powers 24 govs now back open grazing ban Meeting a political jamboree, says APC Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors yesterday called on President MuhammaduRead More