Archives Tag: Godwin Obaseki
How Edo People Helped Obaseki Trounce Oshiomole’s Godfatherism
April 19, 2022
 The news that the incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, won re-election into the office for a second term came as a surprise to many. As the results of last Saturday’s election where Obaseki won with over 307,000 votes trickled in; the consensus that Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shuaibu, have dealt the … Continue reading How Edo People Helped Obaseki Trounce Oshiomole’s Godfatherism
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Analysis: The Strange Politicking In Ondo State
April 19, 2022
A number of political machinations have been recorded in recent weeks as elections in two crucial states of Edo and Ondo draws closer. Background: The first major in the series of political surprises was the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, defecting to the People Democratic Party (PDP). Read more about Politics In Ondo … Continue reading Analysis: The Strange Politicking In Ondo State
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Analysis: The Political Trajectory In Edo State
April 19, 2022
Of all the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, that of Edo state is currently the most reported because of all the controversies surrounding it. Background The incumbent Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the suspended chairman of the All Progressives Party (APC), Adams Oshiomole, have been at loggerheads for more than a year over … Continue reading Analysis: The Political Trajectory In Edo State
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How Constitutional Loopholes Caught Up with Edo State Assembly
April 19, 2022
It was not too long ago that an existential crisis rocked the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly. Backed by the Police, a faction in the house chose to sideline another faction in plenary proceedings to make legislative pronouncements. But just before the brink of melting into a situation of total anarchy, sanity got … Continue reading How Constitutional Loopholes Caught Up with Edo State Assembly
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Okpekpe Race Track Gets New Look
April 19, 2022
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) silver label Okpekpe 10km Road Race, is in the process of getting a revamped track as the Edo State Government has begun rehabilitation work on the road from Apana Road to Okpekpe. The global event which will hold on May 25, will feature participation from top marathon runners from … Continue reading Okpekpe Race Track Gets New Look
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Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Set To Build AGOA Export Park
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has expressed readiness to partner the Edo State Government in the development of an export zone to explore opportunities in the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This was disclosed by a delegation of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce led by the Chamber’s Vice President, Alhaji Abayomi Adigun, on … Continue reading Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce Set To Build AGOA Export Park
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Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016
April 19, 2022
1. Following the first export from the Aje offshore field, Lagos State expects to get its first oil derivation fund in December. 2. Northeastern states are to receive five 100 MW solar power plants worth $600m; the first should be ready by March 2017. 3. As part of the United States government’s Feed the Future Initiative, … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 5 News Stories, Wednesday, Nov 16th 2016
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