Obaseki – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:00:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Obaseki – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Edo PDP Backs Obaseki, Says Former Governor Cannot Be Forced to Return https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473846 The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has insisted that former Governor Godwin Obaseki cannot be compelled or intimidated into returning to the state, stressing that such a decision remains solely at his discretion. Aziegbemi made the assertion on Wednesday in Benin while reacting to calls by the Edo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-pdp-backs-obaseki-says-former-governor-cannot-be-forced-to-return/feed/ 0 Edo Govt Rejects PDP Allegations, Denies Vendetta Against Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-rejects-pdp-allegations-denies-vendetta-against-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-rejects-pdp-allegations-denies-vendetta-against-obaseki/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472811 The Edo State Government has rejected allegations by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, accusing it of engaging in provocative and destructive politics against former Governor Godwin Obaseki. Daily Post reports that the PDP also alleged that the state government was dismantling legacy projects initiated by Obaseki, describing the actions as political vendetta [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-govt-rejects-pdp-allegations-denies-vendetta-against-obaseki/feed/ 0 Obaseki Not on the Run, Ready to Answer Anti-Graft Agencies – Ex-Edo PDP Spokesman https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-not-on-the-run-ready-to-answer-anti-graft-agencies-ex-edo-pdp-spokesman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-not-on-the-run-ready-to-answer-anti-graft-agencies-ex-edo-pdp-spokesman/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470488 A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare, has dismissed claims that former Governor Godwin Obaseki is evading anti-corruption investigations, insisting the former governor remains available to respond to any inquiries if summoned. Nehikhare stated this on Tuesday in Benin while answering questions from journalists. According to him, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-not-on-the-run-ready-to-answer-anti-graft-agencies-ex-edo-pdp-spokesman/feed/ 0 Edo APC Challenges Obaseki to Street Walk for N50m Reward https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-challenges-obaseki-to-street-walk-for-n50m-reward/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-challenges-obaseki-to-street-walk-for-n50m-reward/#respond Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395993 The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has offered N50 million to the immediate past governor, Godwin Obaseki, if he can freely walk through the streets of Benin City and receive a warm welcome from residents. This challenge was issued by Prince Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the party and member of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-challenges-obaseki-to-street-walk-for-n50m-reward/feed/ 0 Obaseki’s Media Aide Criticizes Governor Okpebholo’s Probe as a Smokescreen https://www.theinfostride.com/obasekis-media-aide-criticizes-governor-okpebholos-probe-as-a-smokescreen/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obasekis-media-aide-criticizes-governor-okpebholos-probe-as-a-smokescreen/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:30:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395753 The media aide to former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described Governor Monday Okpebholo’s decision to probe the previous administration as a diversionary tactic aimed at masking incompetence and lack of preparedness for governance. In a statement issued on Monday, the aide, Crusoe Osagie, accused Governor Okpebholo of using political theatrics to distract the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obasekis-media-aide-criticizes-governor-okpebholos-probe-as-a-smokescreen/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Dissolves Edo State Cabinet Ahead of Inauguration of Successor https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-dissolves-edo-state-cabinet-ahead-of-inauguration-of-successor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-dissolves-edo-state-cabinet-ahead-of-inauguration-of-successor/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393378 Outgoing Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday dissolved his cabinet, just days before the November 12, 2024, swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the new governor of Edo State. The dissolution comes five days before the completion of Obaseki’s two terms as governor. The State Executive Council (Exco) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-dissolves-edo-state-cabinet-ahead-of-inauguration-of-successor/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Says He’s Ready to Face EFCC if Needed https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-says-hes-ready-to-face-efcc-if-needed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-says-hes-ready-to-face-efcc-if-needed/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393299 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has declared his willingness to submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if requested, following his eight-year tenure in the state. Obaseki made this statement on Wednesday during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, where he reviewed his administration’s achievements. “I’m not afraid of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-says-hes-ready-to-face-efcc-if-needed/feed/ 0 Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu Reflects on Achievements Ahead of Obaseki Administration’s Handover https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-philip-shaibu-reflects-on-achievements-ahead-of-obaseki-administrations-handover/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-philip-shaibu-reflects-on-achievements-ahead-of-obaseki-administrations-handover/#respond Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=393117 Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has outlined his achievements as the current administration prepares to hand over power, highlighting the state’s advancements in sports, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shaibu expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State for their support and partnership during his time in office. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-philip-shaibu-reflects-on-achievements-ahead-of-obaseki-administrations-handover/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Recounts Land Grabbing Incident as Edo Commissions Built Environment Hub https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-recounts-land-grabbing-incident-as-edo-commissions-built-environment-hub/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-recounts-land-grabbing-incident-as-edo-commissions-built-environment-hub/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:10:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392889 Edo State’s outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday recounted how land grabbers illegally reallocated and resold his property in Iyekogba, Oredo Local Government Area. Obaseki shared his experience while commissioning the Edo Built Environment Hub in Benin City. The newly inaugurated hub encompasses the Ministry of Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development; Edo Geographic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-recounts-land-grabbing-incident-as-edo-commissions-built-environment-hub/feed/ 0 Akpabio Criticizes Edo Governor for Turning Against Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-criticizes-edo-governor-for-turning-against-oshiomhole/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-criticizes-edo-governor-for-turning-against-oshiomhole/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390835 Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for allegedly turning against his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, despite Oshiomhole’s key role in Obaseki’s rise to power. During a debate on the Senate floor, Akpabio remarked: “The man you brought in as governor [Obaseki] has turned against you and against democracy.” In response, Oshiomhole [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akpabio-criticizes-edo-governor-for-turning-against-oshiomhole/feed/ 0 Oshiomhole Declares Obaseki ‘Politically Dead’ After APC Victory in Edo Gubernatorial Electio https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-declares-obaseki-politically-dead-after-apc-victory-in-edo-gubernatorial-electio/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-declares-obaseki-politically-dead-after-apc-victory-in-edo-gubernatorial-electio/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:00:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389871 Former Governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is “politically dead” following the outcome of the recent gubernatorial election in the state. Oshiomhole made this remark during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, while reflecting on the election results. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oshiomhole-declares-obaseki-politically-dead-after-apc-victory-in-edo-gubernatorial-electio/feed/ 0 APC Hails Edo State Electorate for Supporting Okpebholo in Gubernatorial Election https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-hails-edo-state-electorate-for-supporting-okpebholo-in-gubernatorial-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-hails-edo-state-electorate-for-supporting-okpebholo-in-gubernatorial-election/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:30:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389843 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its gratitude to the people of Edo State for their support in electing its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the new governor of the state. The party’s appreciation follows the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, confirming Okpebholo’s victory in the Edo State gubernatorial election. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-hails-edo-state-electorate-for-supporting-okpebholo-in-gubernatorial-election/feed/ 0 Edo Election Governor Obaseki Escorted Out of INEC Office Amid Results Collation https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-election-governor-obaseki-escorted-out-of-inec-office-amid-results-collation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-election-governor-obaseki-escorted-out-of-inec-office-amid-results-collation/#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389757 The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, was escorted out of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises early Sunday morning during the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Reports indicate that Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Frank Mbah, facilitated Obaseki’s exit around 4:10 a.m., following protests from [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-election-governor-obaseki-escorted-out-of-inec-office-amid-results-collation/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Endorses Asue Ighodalo as Successor to Sustain Edo’s Development https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-endorses-asue-ighodalo-as-successor-to-sustain-edos-development/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-endorses-asue-ighodalo-as-successor-to-sustain-edos-development/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:00:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388523 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has strongly endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Asue Ighodalo, as a worthy successor who possesses the competence needed to steer Edo State towards continued progress. Obaseki, who made this statement during the PDP’s campaign in Etsako East Local Government Area, emphasised the importance of electing a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-endorses-asue-ighodalo-as-successor-to-sustain-edos-development/feed/ 0 Govt Rejects APC’s Call to Place Governor Obaseki on Security Watch List https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-rejects-apcs-call-to-place-governor-obaseki-on-security-watch-list/ https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-rejects-apcs-call-to-place-governor-obaseki-on-security-watch-list/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385164 The Edo State Government has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership’s demand for the Federal Government to place Governor Godwin Obaseki on a security watch list ahead of the proposed August 1, 2024, nationwide protest by some youths over economic hardship. The State Chairman of the APC, Jarret Tenebe, claimed the request was necessary [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/govt-rejects-apcs-call-to-place-governor-obaseki-on-security-watch-list/feed/ 0 Edo APC Calls for Impeachment of Governor Obaseki Over Alleged Threat https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-calls-for-impeachment-of-governor-obaseki-over-alleged-threat/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-calls-for-impeachment-of-governor-obaseki-over-alleged-threat/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384268 The leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the State House of Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Godwin Obaseki over his alleged threat to burn down the country. InfoStride News reports that the State Acting Chairman of the party, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, made the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-apc-calls-for-impeachment-of-governor-obaseki-over-alleged-threat/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Declares Confidence in PDP Candidate Ighodalo’s Victory https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-declares-confidence-in-pdp-candidate-ighodalos-victory/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-declares-confidence-in-pdp-candidate-ighodalos-victory/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383975 On Saturday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State confidently declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, would win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. Obaseki expressed his belief that Ighodalo would excel as governor due to his intellect, integrity, and discipline. The governor made these remarks during a meeting with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-declares-confidence-in-pdp-candidate-ighodalos-victory/feed/ 0 Embattled Edo Deputy Governor Vows to Remain in Office Until November Election https://www.theinfostride.com/embattled-edo-deputy-governor-vows-to-remain-in-office-until-november-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/embattled-edo-deputy-governor-vows-to-remain-in-office-until-november-election/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383825 The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, vowed on Friday to remain in office until November 11 when the governorship election is scheduled to take place. Shaibu announced his intention to resume his duties as deputy governor after an Abuja Federal High Court reaffirmed his position. He made these remarks during an appearance [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/embattled-edo-deputy-governor-vows-to-remain-in-office-until-november-election/feed/ 0 APC Urges Edo Commissioners to Resign Following Health Commissioner’s Sacking https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-edo-commissioners-to-resign-following-health-commissioners-sacking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-edo-commissioners-to-resign-following-health-commissioners-sacking/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383528 Following the dismissal of Dr. Samuel Alli as the Edo State Commissioner for Health by Governor Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on other commissioners to resign and join forces with the party to build a prosperous state. The APC, in a statement signed by Orobosa Omo-Ojo, Director of Publicity for the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-urges-edo-commissioners-to-resign-following-health-commissioners-sacking/feed/ 0 Edo State Government Defends Hotel Project Amidst APC Allegations https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-government-defends-hotel-project-amidst-apc-allegations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-government-defends-hotel-project-amidst-apc-allegations/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382233 Barely 24 hours after the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) accused Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration of allegedly squandering over N28 billion on a hotel project, the state government attributed the variation in the contract sum to inflation induced by the APC-led Federal Government. The Edo State chairman of the APC, Emperor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-government-defends-hotel-project-amidst-apc-allegations/feed/ 0 APC Alleges Intimidation Ahead of Edo Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-alleges-intimidation-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-alleges-intimidation-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380500 As the September 21 governorship election in Edo State approaches, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over alleged intimidation by Governor Godwin Obaseki and threats of arrest by the state’s Commissioner of Police. In a petition addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-alleges-intimidation-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Edo Governor Obaseki Refuses Reconciliation Ahead of Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-refuses-reconciliation-ahead-of-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-refuses-reconciliation-ahead-of-governorship-election/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378630 As the September 21 governorship election approaches, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has stated that it would be difficult for him to reconcile with those who have offended him during his tenure. Governor Obaseki made these remarks during a visit to the Edo State Muslims Pilgrim Welfare Board to bid farewell to intending pilgrims for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-refuses-reconciliation-ahead-of-governorship-election/feed/ 0 APC Leaders Accuse Obaseki, PDP of Panic Ahead of Edo Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-leaders-accuse-obaseki-pdp-of-panic-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-leaders-accuse-obaseki-pdp-of-panic-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 20:30:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377462 Some All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders claimed on Tuesday that the recent actions of Governor Godwin Obaseki and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) showed a panic mood in their camp ahead of the Edo State governorship election. In a statement, the leaders accused Governor Obaseki, the PDP in the state, and its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-leaders-accuse-obaseki-pdp-of-panic-ahead-of-edo-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Warns Factional PDP Members, Vows Victory for Ighodalo https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-warns-factional-pdp-members-vows-victory-for-ighodalo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-warns-factional-pdp-members-vows-victory-for-ighodalo/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377329 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has issued a stern warning to members of the “Legacy Group,” a faction within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), threatening to take decisive action if they continue to sow division within the party. During the inauguration of a 363-member Governorship Campaign Council in Benin City, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-warns-factional-pdp-members-vows-victory-for-ighodalo/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Inaugurates PDP Campaign Council, Pledges 80% Votes for Ighodalo https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-inaugurates-pdp-campaign-council-pledges-80-votes-for-ighodalo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-inaugurates-pdp-campaign-council-pledges-80-votes-for-ighodalo/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377327 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) campaign council for the September 21 governorship election will secure victory, delivering 80% of the votes to Asuerinme Ighodalo, the party’s candidate. Speaking at the inauguration of the campaign council in Benin, Governor Obaseki emphasized that the PDP has the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-inaugurates-pdp-campaign-council-pledges-80-votes-for-ighodalo/feed/ 0 Catholic Priest Urges Edo State Governor to Halt Deputy’s Impeachment Process https://www.theinfostride.com/catholic-priest-urges-edo-state-governor-to-halt-deputys-impeachment-process/ https://www.theinfostride.com/catholic-priest-urges-edo-state-governor-to-halt-deputys-impeachment-process/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372730 In a recent development, Reverend Father Andrew Obinyan, the head of St. Francis Catholic Church in Benin City, Edo State, has advised Governor Godwin Obaseki to intervene and stop the ongoing impeachment process against his deputy, Philip Shaibu. In a statement titled “Between Empathy and Impeachment for Your Deputy,” Reverend Obinyan personally appealed to Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/catholic-priest-urges-edo-state-governor-to-halt-deputys-impeachment-process/feed/ 0 PDP Governors Converge in Abuja to Discuss Economic and Security Challenges https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-converge-in-abuja-to-discuss-economic-and-security-challenges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-converge-in-abuja-to-discuss-economic-and-security-challenges/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370276 Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered at the Oyo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, for a meeting of the PDP Governors Forum. Led by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, the forum includes Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo. Also in attendance are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governors-converge-in-abuja-to-discuss-economic-and-security-challenges/feed/ 0 PDP Governorship Aspirant Urges Obaseki to Stop Blackmailing Party Members https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governorship-aspirant-urges-obaseki-to-stop-blackmailing-party-members/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governorship-aspirant-urges-obaseki-to-stop-blackmailing-party-members/#respond Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369742 Earl Osaro Onaiwu, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to cease the alleged blackmailing of “eight loyal and faithful” party members vying to succeed him as governor. Onaiwu, speaking on behalf of the eight aspirants, criticized what they termed “the flawed state delegate election of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-governorship-aspirant-urges-obaseki-to-stop-blackmailing-party-members/feed/ 0 Lawmaker Anamero Dekeri Declares Governorship Ambition, Criticizes Obaseki’s Administration https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-anamero-dekeri-declares-governorship-ambition-criticizes-obasekis-administration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-anamero-dekeri-declares-governorship-ambition-criticizes-obasekis-administration/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:00:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=366978 Honourable Anamero Dekeri, representing Etsako Federal Constituency and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially announced his bid to contest in the Edo State governorship race scheduled for 2024. At a press conference in Abuja, Dekeri expressed his determination to secure the APC’s governorship ticket for the upcoming election, scheduled for February [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lawmaker-anamero-dekeri-declares-governorship-ambition-criticizes-obasekis-administration/feed/ 0 Edo State Deputy Governor Withdraws Offer to Pay Medical Bills After Governor Obaseki Steps In https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-deputy-governor-withdraws-offer-to-pay-medical-bills-after-governor-obaseki-steps-in/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-deputy-governor-withdraws-offer-to-pay-medical-bills-after-governor-obaseki-steps-in/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363802 In the aftermath of the armed robbery attack on Sunshine Stars Football Club along the Ore-Benin Expressway, Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu had initially pledged to cover the hospital bills for the injured players and officials. However, following Governor Obaseki’s announcement that the state government would take care of the medical expenses, Shaibu has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-state-deputy-governor-withdraws-offer-to-pay-medical-bills-after-governor-obaseki-steps-in/feed/ 0 Obaseki Unveils Ambitious N325.3 Billion 2024 Budget at Edo Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:31:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363303 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki presented the 2024 budget, totaling N325.3 billion, to the Edo State House of Assembly. Named the “Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,” this marks Obaseki’s final budget presentation as governor, with a gubernatorial election scheduled for February next year. The budget comprises N178 billion for capital expenditure and N146 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-unveils-ambitious-n325-3-billion-2024-budget-at-edo-assembly/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Presents N325.3 Billion 2024 Appropriation Bill to Edo State Assembly https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-presents-n325-3-billion-2024-appropriation-bill-to-edo-state-assembly/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-presents-n325-3-billion-2024-appropriation-bill-to-edo-state-assembly/#respond Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363285 In a session held on Tuesday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State unveiled the N325.3 billion 2024 Appropriation Bill before the House of Assembly, seeking their approval for the fiscal plan. Dubbed the ‘Budget of Home Run and Finishing Strong,’ the proposal comprises N178 billion for capital expenditure and N146 billion for recurrent expenditure. Governor [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-presents-n325-3-billion-2024-appropriation-bill-to-edo-state-assembly/feed/ 0 Governor Obaseki Clarifies Stance on PDP Flagbearer Ahead of Edo Election https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-clarifies-stance-on-pdp-flagbearer-ahead-of-edo-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-clarifies-stance-on-pdp-flagbearer-ahead-of-edo-election/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363004 Governor Godwin Obaseki, in anticipation of the Edo governorship election, has dispelled uncertainties regarding his preference for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, stating that he does not endorse any particular candidate among those vying for the position. In a declaration on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed, who also serves as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-clarifies-stance-on-pdp-flagbearer-ahead-of-edo-election/feed/ 0 Edo Deputy Governor Declares Gubernatorial Ambition, Challenges Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-declares-gubernatorial-ambition-challenges-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-declares-gubernatorial-ambition-challenges-obaseki/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361297 Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has taken a bold step by declaring his intention to run for the governorship position, challenging his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu, who has been in a tense relationship with Obaseki, revealed his ambition to lead the state under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-deputy-governor-declares-gubernatorial-ambition-challenges-obaseki/feed/ 0 Senator Adams Oshiomhole Extends Friendship to Governor Obaseki Amidst Political Variances https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adams-oshiomhole-extends-friendship-to-governor-obaseki-amidst-political-variances/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adams-oshiomhole-extends-friendship-to-governor-obaseki-amidst-political-variances/#respond Sat, 11 Nov 2023 20:30:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360295 Senator Adams Oshiomhole of Edo North has extended an olive branch to Governor Godwin Obaseki, referring to him as a friend despite their political disparities. Oshiomhole conveyed this sentiment during his goodwill message at the ongoing 2023 Alaghodaro Summit in Benin City. Asserting the importance of recognizing diverse opinions without sparking hostilities, Oshiomhole emphasized, “Regardless [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senator-adams-oshiomhole-extends-friendship-to-governor-obaseki-amidst-political-variances/feed/ 0 God is set to rescue Nigeria – Governor Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/god-is-set-to-rescue-nigeria-governor-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/god-is-set-to-rescue-nigeria-governor-obaseki/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:38:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358693 On Sunday, the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, made the statement that God is about to save Nigeria. Benin City, the state capital, was the location of the crusade that he spoke at, which was organized by the Deeper Life Church. They have brought Christ to us, they have brought hope to us, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/god-is-set-to-rescue-nigeria-governor-obaseki/feed/ 0 Edo 2024 guber: Governor Obaseki opens up on anointed candidate https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-2024-guber-governor-obaseki-opens-up-on-anointed-candidate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-2024-guber-governor-obaseki-opens-up-on-anointed-candidate/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355844 Edo State’s current governor, Godwin Obaseki, has promised a free and fair election for his successor. Obaseki has stated that he will not be endorsing a candidate for governor in the 2024 race. As the Governor told reporters in Benin on Friday, “it is not in my place to now determine, appoint or anoint any [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-2024-guber-governor-obaseki-opens-up-on-anointed-candidate/feed/ 0 PDP crisis: Time to sanction Wike has come – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-time-to-sanction-wike-has-come-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-time-to-sanction-wike-has-come-obaseki/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:31:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355544 The former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has been called out for sanctions by Dr. Pedro Obaseki, a leader in the Peoples Democratic Party and the Director of Research and Documentation for the PDP’s Presidential Campaign Council. Obaseki claims that Wike is a traitor who was one of five governors who engaged in a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-crisis-time-to-sanction-wike-has-come-obaseki/feed/ 0 Edo: I have withdrawn court case against my boss, Gov Obaseki – Philip Shaibu https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-i-have-withdrawn-court-case-against-my-boss-gov-obaseki-philip-shaibu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-i-have-withdrawn-court-case-against-my-boss-gov-obaseki-philip-shaibu/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:01:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354149 The lawsuit that Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of Edo State had brought against Governor Godwin Obaseki has been dropped. The anti-impeachment suit against Obaseki was brought by the Deputy Governor at a High Court in Abuja. The governor’s efforts to have him impeached were the subject of a lawsuit with case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023. Shaibu, who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-i-have-withdrawn-court-case-against-my-boss-gov-obaseki-philip-shaibu/feed/ 0 Obaseki relocates deputy governor’s office outside government house https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-relocates-deputy-governors-office-outside-government-house/ https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-relocates-deputy-governors-office-outside-government-house/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 17:59:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353923 The Edo State Government has moved the deputy governor’s office to a separate structure from the main government complex. Because of tensions between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu, this event occurred. The new location of the office has been revealed to be at no. 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue, not far from the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/obaseki-relocates-deputy-governors-office-outside-government-house/feed/ 0 Edo crisis deepens as Obaseki sacks deputy gov’s media aides https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-crisis-deepens-as-obaseki-sacks-deputy-govs-media-aides/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-crisis-deepens-as-obaseki-sacks-deputy-govs-media-aides/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:45:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353697 The media team that had been assigned to the office of Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has been dismantled. Additionally, Governor Godwin Obaseki told Shaibu to contact the Ministry of Communication and Orientation in the future if he wanted the media to cover his events. On Monday, Commissioner for Information Chris Osa Nehikhare released [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-crisis-deepens-as-obaseki-sacks-deputy-govs-media-aides/feed/ 0 FG slams Governor Obaseki for attacking Tinubu’s Economic Policy https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-slams-governor-obaseki-for-attacking-tinubus-economic-policy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-slams-governor-obaseki-for-attacking-tinubus-economic-policy/#respond Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:07:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353521 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has come under fire from the federal government for his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic strategy. Obaseki told reporters in Benin on Thursday that Nigerians’ hardships had been exacerbated by Tinubu’s administration’s decision to end gasoline subsidies and overhaul the country’s foreign exchange system. The subsidy has ended, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-slams-governor-obaseki-for-attacking-tinubus-economic-policy/feed/ 0 Edo Guber: Emilokan can’t win elections in the state – Obaseki to deputy https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-emilokan-cant-win-elections-in-the-state-obaseki-to-deputy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-emilokan-cant-win-elections-in-the-state-obaseki-to-deputy/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:46:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352887 Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared that the “Emilokan” slogan will not win the state’s elections. At the Government House, he was addressing the leaders of the Edo South Senatorial District. “Emilokan” was a tool employed by President Bola Tinubu in his presidential campaign. But according to Obaseki, “Edo people will not accept ‘Emilokan’ [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-guber-emilokan-cant-win-elections-in-the-state-obaseki-to-deputy/feed/ 0 My deputy manipulated Youth Council election – Governor Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/my-deputy-manipulated-youth-council-election-governor-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-deputy-manipulated-youth-council-election-governor-obaseki/#respond Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:17:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352778 Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo State, has claimed that Philip Shaibu, his deputy, rigged the NYCN election in the state to help him get elected governor. This was said by Obaseki over the weekend in Benin City during the Youth House’s celebration of International Youth Day. The Infostride News reports that a group of young [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-deputy-manipulated-youth-council-election-governor-obaseki/feed/ 0 APC not rehabilitation centre – Oshiomhole slams deputy governor, Shaibu https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-not-rehabilitation-centre-oshiomhole-slams-deputy-governor-shaibu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-not-rehabilitation-centre-oshiomhole-slams-deputy-governor-shaibu/#respond Sat, 12 Aug 2023 18:35:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352705 Edo North Senatorial District Representative and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Adams Oshiomhole recently informed Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu that the APC does not maintain an IDP camp for displaced politicians. Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole made the claim on Thursday in response to claims by his successor Godwin Obaseki that Shaibu’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-not-rehabilitation-centre-oshiomhole-slams-deputy-governor-shaibu/feed/ 0 Edo Governor, Obaseki pragmatic, down to earth – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-pragmatic-down-to-earth-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-pragmatic-down-to-earth-pdp/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 12:10:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349898 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has eulogized the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, describing him as a “pragmatic, down-to-earth and result-oriented administrator”. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, who made the remark in a statement on Saturday, congratulated the governor on his birthday. PDP commended the governor for his “unprecedented achievements”, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-governor-obaseki-pragmatic-down-to-earth-pdp/feed/ 0 Edo primaries: Obaseki-led PDP faction wins at Supreme Court https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-primaries-obaseki-led-pdp-faction-wins-at-supreme-court/ https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-primaries-obaseki-led-pdp-faction-wins-at-supreme-court/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:11:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=340834 The Supreme Court said the candidates who emerged from the primaries conducted by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led faction of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are authentic. Justice Centus Nweze’s judgment on Wednesday brings to an end the legal battle to determine the camp in control of the state chapter. The other faction, the Legacy [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/edo-primaries-obaseki-led-pdp-faction-wins-at-supreme-court/feed/ 0 2023: Why Soludo, Obaseki, Nnamani, others are ganging-up against Obi https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-soludo-obaseki-nnamani-others-are-ganging-up-against-obi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-soludo-obaseki-nnamani-others-are-ganging-up-against-obi/#respond Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336402 In the last couple of months, it is emerging clear that Peter Obi and his supporters, the Obidents, are not going to fizzle out as predicted by several political pundits. In the South-east and South-south geopolitical zones, the spread of the popularity of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party has redrawn the political map [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-soludo-obaseki-nnamani-others-are-ganging-up-against-obi/feed/ 0 Peter Obi: Real reason we denied Labour Party use of Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-real-reason-we-denied-labour-party-use-of-samuel-ogbemudia-stadium-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-real-reason-we-denied-labour-party-use-of-samuel-ogbemudia-stadium-obaseki/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:30:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=335892 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, explained why his government denied Peter Obi’s Labour Party (LP) the use of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for a rally in the state. Obaseki said the Edo government received notice 24 hours before the event, adding that the notice for approval arrived too late. He disclosed this while [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/peter-obi-real-reason-we-denied-labour-party-use-of-samuel-ogbemudia-stadium-obaseki/feed/ 0 2023: Peter Obi cannot win, Obidients will soon run out of steam – Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-peter-obi-cannot-win-obidients-will-soon-run-out-of-steam-obaseki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-peter-obi-cannot-win-obidients-will-soon-run-out-of-steam-obaseki/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334799 Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State, has said that the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi cannot win the 2023 general election. Obaseki said this on Monday at the inauguration of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party’s Campaign Council in the state. He also mocked Obi’s supporters popularly known as “Obidients” saying they [...]

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