A Federal High Court in Abujla has fixed April 19 to hear a suit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, against the State House of Assembly and others. The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for hearing on Friday after a team of lawyers, including Alex Ejesieme, […]
BREAKING: Edo Assembly impeaches deputy governor, Shaibu
Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor of the State, Philip Shaibu. DIALY POST reports that the impeachment was sequel to the report submitted by Justice S.A. Omonua-led seven-man panel which investigated the petition against the deputy governor. The panel in its reports said the allegation of perjury was not proved beyond […]
Edo Assembly gives BEDC, TCN two-month ultimatum to improve electricity service
The Edo State House of Assembly has given two months warning notice to the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC Plc, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, to improve electricity supply to the residents of the state. DAILY POST reports that the leadership of the House gave the notice at plenary when officials […]
Edo Assembly Speaker reacts to impeachment notice against deputy governor, Shaibu
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, says the decision to serve an impeachment notice on the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, was a unanimous decision reached by 21 of 24 members. Agbebaku made this disclosure when he received members of the Catholic Men Organization of Nigeria, Benin Province, in his office in Benin […]
Catholic groups on rescue mission to Edo Assembly over Shaibu’s impeachment imbroglio
As the Edo State House of Assembly continues the impeachment process against the State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, the national leadership of the Catholic lay groups in Nigeria has visited the lawmakers to plead for soft landing for the embattled Deputy governor. DAILY POST reports that the visit by the Catholic groups to the House […]
Edo Assembly gives reasons for impeachment notice on deputy governor, Philip Shaibu
The reasons for the impeachment notice served on the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, at the Wednesday (today) plenary session have been finally revealed. DAILY POST reports that the House of Assembly, which served the impeachment on the deputy governor, stated that it was in line with section 188, subsection (2a) of the […]
Edo Assembly approves N11.3bn loan for Obaseki
Edo State House of Assembly on Monday approved the sum of N11.3billion loan for the state government. DAILY POST reports that the loan, which is for agricultural palliative and contractor, finance and bank guarantee loan, is to be sourced from First Bank of Nigeria. The approval of the loans was sequel to a letter sent […]