POLITICS

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan says the National Assembly will pass the 2021 budget of N13. 08 trillion by the second week of December. Lawan made this known while declaring open a retreat for members of National Assembly Management and National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) in Abuja on …

The National Assembly has promised to introduce electronic parliament or E-Parliament in the year, 2021 to meet with international global best practices. This was made known by clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Ojo Olatunde Amos during the retreat organized by the National Assembly management, in Abuja. According to Mr. …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will in 2021 commit N6.1 billion to inject requisite skill into the state’s civil service to ensure efficiency, productivity and drive sustainable development. The governor, in a statement, said his administration has concluded plans to recruit 725 professionals into …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed the Supreme Court verdict on the election of Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the deputy governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The governor, in a statement, described the ruling as “a victory for democracy.” According to him, “I congratulate the Governor …

ABUJA – The Executive and members of Edo Community Leaders in Abuja have lauded the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Phillip Shaibu over their successful inauguration for a second term in office. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja, the President of the Association of Edo …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has earmarked N11.3bn to strengthen the state’s healthcare system and provide quality healthcare services to Edo people in 2021. While N1 billion will be expended on contribution to the State Health Insurance Scheme, the other N10.3 billion will be used to strengthen the …

Your Excellency, Godwin N. Obaseki, Executive Governor, Edo State, Nigeria Dear Governor Obaseki: We are Edo International Congress (EIC), a pan-Edo socio-cultural group based in Nigeria and the Diaspora. We want to use this medium, to congratulate you, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, the Governor of Edo state, and his Excellency Phillip …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborate with the Edo State Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in creating opportunities for youth empowerment. Addressing guests at the Thanksgiving Service to celebrate the birthday and decoration of Pastor (Mrs.) Margaret Agbonifo, as …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration will focus on infrastructural development to boost economic growth, create wealth and jobs for Edo people and drive the state’s industrialisation plan. Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, said the government will continue to push for more …

The Senate has commended President Mohammadu Buhari for assenting to the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020, (BOFI ACT) following the passage of the bill by the Senate. The enactment of the BOFI Act follows many other Bills passed by the Senate on critical areas for the economy which …