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Former NBA President Olumide Akpata to Run for Edo State Governorship
6Oct By adminNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Former NBA President Olumide Akpata to Run for Edo State Governorship

Olumide Akpata, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has officially declared his intention to run in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, slated for next year. Akpata, who recently joined the Labour Party (LP), made his aspirations known, stating that his entry into the race is driven by the desire to serve the people and that the Labour Party is the only political party he identifies as truly people-oriented. The seasoned lawyer turned politician emphasized his commitment to changing the political narrative in Edo State to ensure that the benefits of democracy reach the people. He expressed concern that, in current Nigerian politics and governance, the interests of the citizens often take a back seat, with politicians seemingly detached from the needs of ...
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I Will Not Accept Any Opposition In Edo PDP – Obaseki
12Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

I Will Not Accept Any Opposition In Edo PDP – Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said he would not brook opposition within the state chapter of the PDP in his quest to reposition and strengthen it. He said this at an expanded meeting of party leaders in Benin, on Monday. Obaseki said, “There are people who have continued to come and feed you with lies. That is the nature of their politics if there is no confusion they will not eat. Last year, when we joined you, we started a movement that has never happened in Edo before, not even in our politics. If we go to the election today, we will win by 85%. It means we don’t have meaningful opposition and if this is the situation, we should not create opposition inside. “I will not leave PDP. I am the leader of PDP and by the grace of God, I will lead PDP well. Anybody that ...
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Edo Police Parade Three Suspected Cultists Arrested For Assaulting A Lady
2Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Crime, News, Nigeria, Youths

Edo Police Parade Three Suspected Cultists Arrested For Assaulting A Lady

The Edo State Police Command has paraded three suspected cultists who allegedly dehumanised a female TikToker identified simply as Olivia. The suspects, who were paraded at the police headquarters in Benin City on Friday, October 1, brutalized and stripped Olivia naked over a TikTok video where she was allegedly miming to an Aiye cult audio. Spokesperson of the command, Bello Kontongs, in a statement, said the suspects have all confessed to the crime and also admitted to being members of Aye secret cult. “Following the viral video clip where some young men were seen assaulting and dehumanizing a young lady, the Commissioner of Police CP Philip Aliyu Ogbadu Psc(+) directed a discreet investigation and intelligence base approach to unravel those behind the dastardly act," he state...
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UNIBEN: Mixed Reactions Trail Suspension of Social Activities
3Jun By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Education, News, Nigeria, Youths

UNIBEN: Mixed Reactions Trail Suspension of Social Activities

When authorities at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) announced late last month the suspension of social activities on campus, most final year students, who had looked forward to various events to celebrate their exit from the institution, were shell-shocked. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, activities such as students’ final year week, cultural week and others which may pose a threat to the security of staff and students will not be allowed on  campus. According to the school management, the need to sustain the safety of lives and property on the campus is much important than social activities. The statement reads in part: “The suspension of social activities on campus is still in force. Management reiterates the need to sustain the ex...
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Edo PDP Chairman Suspended
2Jun By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

Edo PDP Chairman Suspended

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, Tony Aziegbemi, have been suspended over alleged misconduct said to have caused disaffection within the party. In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, the decision was taken at a State Working Committee meeting that held at the state party secretariat on Tuesday, with two-third majority of members resolving in a motion that the state chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, should step aside from his position. The party leaders also resolved that the State Deputy Chairman, Harrison Omagbon, will act as chairman until the determination of the allegations levied against Aziegbemi. The statement further read, “An Investigative Committee is hereby set up, headed by the State Legal Adviser Barr. Arthur Esene, and ...
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Breaking: Supreme Court Rejects APC’s Suit Challenging Obaseki’s Qualification
28May By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Elections, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Breaking: Supreme Court Rejects APC’s Suit Challenging Obaseki’s Qualification

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the academic qualification of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. A panel of the apex court, in a judgment on Friday evening, held that the appellants – APC and one of its chieftains, Edobor Williams – failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. The court added that the appellants failed woefully to prove their case as they did not provide any disclaimer from the school that the certificate, whose authenticity they challenged, was not issued to Obaseki by the institution. It proceeded to uphold the March 18, 2021 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which earlier affirmed the January 9, 2021 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja upholding the authenticity of the first ...
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Obaseki meets Oshiomhole, says No Grudge against Him
7Mar By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria

Obaseki meets Oshiomhole, says No Grudge against Him

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that he has no personal grudges against his predecessor and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Obaseki disclosed this to journalists in Auchi, Etsako-West Local Government Area of the state, at the Centenary Birthday Thanksgiving of Msgr. Thomas Oleghe and 18th Canonical Erection Anniversary of the Diocese of Auchi held at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Auchi. Obaseki, who exchanged greetings with an elbow-bump in compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols with his predecessor, said they are both sons of Edo with interest of the state at heart. The governor said: “I don’t have anything personal against Oshiomhole. I may not like his politics, but he has not done anyt...
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Teachers Kick Against Edo Pension Scheme
3Jan By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Teachers Kick Against Edo Pension Scheme

Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, on Sunday, directed its members to shun enrollment into the state government’s contributory pension scheme. This was contained a statement titled, “forceful enrollment into contributory pension scheme”, signed and made available to newsmen in Benin City, by Moni Modesty, Assistant General Secretary of the union. He said the directive to NUT members remain effective until the union directs otherwise. Modesty said the decision was a follow-up to the resolution of the State Wing Executive Council of the union at its last meeting held on the 29th of December, 2020. He said, “As a follow-up to the resolutions of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the union at its last meeting held on the 29th of December, 2020; especially o...
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#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences
28Oct By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments
Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence

#ENDSARS: Edo Police Parade Suspects for Jail-breaking Looting, and other Offences

The Edo State Police Command on Wednesday paraded 126 suspects in connection with the jail-breaks, looting and vandalism in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests across the nation. According to the breakdown released by the State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Kokumo, 106 suspects were arrested for breaking stores, looting and arson. He also said 10 escapees were re-arrested, while 10 suspects were arrested for other offences. He said, “The Command wishes to brief members of the public on the #EndSARS protest which was hijacked by hoodlums and mobs who went berserk wreaking havoc majorly in Benin metropolis. “As you are all aware, the hoodlums burnt down police stations, carted away arms and ammunition, raped women in some areas, killed policemen on their gory path to destructio...
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