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Philip Shaibu

SHAIBU: Reinstated Edo Deputy Gov Resumes, Mandates Staff To Report At Work

Mayowa Oladeji Aug 12, 2024 0

The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has resumed office and has directed his staff to follow suit. He is also warning banks carrying out transactions with the Office of the Deputy Governor of Edo State without…

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SHAIBU: Ousted Edo Deputy Governor Calls Impeachment Illegal, Threat to Democracy

Mayowa Oladeji Apr 8, 2024 0

Philip Shaibu has said that his impeachment as the Edo State deputy governor is illegal and a threat to the nation’s democracy. In a reaction via a video shared on his X account, Shaibu denounced the impeachment. He said in part,…

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Court Denies Shaibu’s Request to Halt Impeachment Process

Mayowa Oladeji Mar 20, 2024 0

Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant an ex-parte motion filed by the deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, seeking an interim order to stop the impeachment process by the state’s House of…

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Shaibu, Edo Deputy Gov, Makes New Revelation About Relationship With Obaseki

Mayowa Oladeji Nov 28, 2023 0

Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu said Governor Godwin Obaseki should have discussed his succession plan with him instead of ‘intimidating’ him. Shaibu stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily…

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Shaibu, Edo Deputy Gov, Joins Guber Race

Mayowa Oladeji Nov 27, 2023 0

Ahead of the Edo State 2024 governorship election, the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has made a formal announcement, expressing his desire to compete for the Peoples Democratic Party ticket in the forthcoming party primaries.…

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Edo Gov Obaseki Accepts Shaibu’s Apology

Mayowa Oladeji Sep 28, 2023 0

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accepted the apology issued by his deputy, Philip Shaibu, saying to err is human but forgiving is divine. Both leaders have been at loggerheads over Shaibu’s ambition to govern the oil-rich…

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Edo Deputy Gov, Shaibu, Apologises To Obaseki

Mayowa Oladeji Sep 21, 2023 0

The embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has begged his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for forgiveness over their political differences. Addressing journalists on Thursday in Benin City, Shaibu appealed to…

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Edo Threatens To End National Sports Festival On Thursday Due To Lack Of Funds

Edna Wande Apr 8, 2021 0

Ongoing 20th National Sports Festival in Benin City may be halted abruptly on Thursday unless the Federal Government intervenes by releasing the funds it promised the host Edo State, it has emerged. Coordinator of Media and…

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Edo: Obaseki, Shaibu Sworn-In For Second Term In Office (photos)

Florence Cornelius Nov 12, 2020 0

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, have been sworn in for a second term in office on Thursday, November 12 in Benin City, the state capital. In attendance at the inauguration which took place at the Tennis…

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INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Obaseki

Sylvia LANO Sep 22, 2020 0

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued certificates of return to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu. National Commissioner, INEC in charge of Edo, Rivers, and Bayelsa, Mrs May…

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Edo Deputy Governor Alleges Assassination Plot Against High Profile Personalities

Edna Wande Aug 9, 2020 0

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has alleged that there is a plot to assassinate high-profile personalities in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Benin city, the Deputy Governor called on President Muhammadu Buhari…

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Breaking: Edo Election: PDP Grants Obaseki, Deputy Waiver To Contest

Edna Wande Jun 19, 2020 0

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, a waiver to contest for elective office on its platform. This comes few hours after the Governor officially joined PDP,…

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Edo 2020: Gov. Obaseki’s Deputy, Philip Shaibu, Also Dumps APC

Edna Wande Jun 16, 2020 0

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has followed in the footsteps of his boss, Godwin Obaseki, as he also quits the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. Shaibu announced his exit from the party on Tuesday, saying; It is with…