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Nigeria: How Tompolo Is Galvanising Support for President Tinubu Ahead 2027
As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) profoundly crosses the threshold of the second year of his first four-year tenure in office, the question is no longer whether or not Asiwaju should continue with the good works he's been doing at the helms of leadership in Africa's powerhouse nation, but, an imperative, that all well meaning patriots and development minded Nigerians, keep at clamouring for his second tenure and key into same.
Uzodimma: Breaking barriers, expanding the horizon – The Sun Nigeria
By Simon Ebegbulem During one of our informal discussions about a fortnight ago, an acquaintance of mine almost sent me reeling off the sturdy chair I sat on when he interjected: “To me Onwa (Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma) is also our works minister!” “Why do you say that?” A number of others at the gathering retorted following which he marshalled what almost all agreed were compelling reasons the chap cladded the Governor Uzodimma, ‘minister of works.’ Analysing what Governor...
Okpebholo’s victory expands APC frontiers, brightens Tinubu’s 2027 prospects
By Simon Ebegbulem The recent victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the off-cycle governorship election in Edo State was made possible because of the untiring efforts of some notable party chieftains such as Senator Adams Oshiomhole and the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) led by Governor Hope Uzodimma. It was for the purpose of expanding the party’s frontiers and making it one of first choice by Nigerians.
Uzodimma: A Commitment Towards Expanding APC Frontiers, Championing Tinubu's 2027 Return - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Top Stories From Aljazirah Nigeria Newspapers
BY SIMON EBEGBULEM The most recent victory of the ruling All Progressives Congress ,APC, at the national level, at the sub- national off-season governorship election in Edo State, once again brings to the fore, the untiring efforts of notable individuals of the party, towards expanding the frontiers and making it the party of first choice by Nigerians.
Videos From The Southern Governors Summit Of December 19, 2005 In Enugu
naptu2: Memories There are many reasons why I remember the Southern Governors Forum meetings of the early 2000s. Of course there's the fact that it was always in the news and I always know what's in the news. There's also the fact that it was one of the tools that was used to fight the onshore-offshore dichotomy battles (some people might have forgotten about that), but there's a very random reason why I remember the meetings. It's about a motorcade.
The Origin Of The Southern Governors Forum, By Naptu2
The Origin Of The Southern Governors Forum, By Naptu2 by naptu2: 3:32am The first meeting of the southern governors in the 4th Republic was held in Lagos in October 2000. The Southern Governors Summit was used to coordinate the fight for resource control and more importantly, the fight against the onshore/offshore dichotomy. It was also used to demand for devolution of powers (state police, etc.). Offshore/Onshore Dichotomy.
Oshiomhole: Celebrating a political aficionado @ 68
By Simon Ebegbulem Adams Oshiomhole It was not by the whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy that the revered royalty of Auchi Kingdom in Edo State conferred on him the title of Omokpa Nabebho (one… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Oshiomhole: Celebrating a political aficionado @ 68
By Simon Ebegbulem Adams Oshiomhole It was not by the whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy that the revered royalty of Auchi Kingdom in Edo State conferred on him the title of Omokpa Nabebho (one man, one nation).
Govs calling for Oshiomhole’s removal are enemies of Buhari - Longgap
…Says NASS, APC NEC solidly with Oshiomhole By Simon Ebegbulem, Abuja A member of the National Executive Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and member of the House of… CONTINUE READING» Stay up-to-date Subscribe now for weekly news headlines roundup delivered directly to your inbox. Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong.
Oshiomhole: Celebrating a Labour Activist and Political Leader at 67
By Simon Ebegbulem Human epochs are replete with great men and women in the various fields who defined and continue to define their peculiar histories with the magnitude of their accomplishments. Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, mni, CON, national chair of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) is one member of that tribe.
Oshiomhole: Consistent Labour Activist And Political Aficionado @ 67
Human epochs are replete with great men and women in the various fields who defined and continue to define their peculiar histories with the magnitude of their accomplishments. Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, mni, CON, national chair of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) is one member of that tribe. It is on this score that it becomes apposite to celebrate the former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and former governor of Edo State who turns 67 today (April 4, 2019).
Vote-buying: Jonathan goofed on Oshiomhole
In a season of partisan frenzy, fair and objective reaction to matters in the public square is indeed a strenuous undertaking. This is even more so when folks who (mis)speak on the toga of leaders. But, perhaps, more importantly, democracy would lose its defining egalitarianism if it foreclosed the free expression of viewpoints by its adherents – including often unreasoned perspectives that seek to diminish and ridicule.
Oshiomhole not an undertaker
I had wanted to ignore Ike Abonyi after reading his back page column, Political Musings, in New Telegraph of Thursday, August 2, 2018 titled: “Is Oshiomhole an undertaker?” But when I realised that he is the official spokesperson for the national chair of the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, it became obligatory for me to respond to him in the same tenor with which he had unacceptably deconstructed the persona of the National Chairman of the governing All...
Nigeria: Those Who Annulled June 12 and Killed Our People Should Face Trial - Oroh
interview By Simon EbegbulemHon Abdul Oroh, a former member of the House of Representatives and commissioner in the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole led administration in Edo State had before his political career been one of the leading lights of the civil society movement. He suffered brutally for his agitation for the manifestation of the June 12 mandate. He shared his experience on how he was detained for one year in this interview. Excerpts: What does June 12 mean to you?
Why EFCC arraigned Orbih, Ize-Iyamu, others over — Nigeria Today
BENIN—THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, arraigned the Edo State chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Orbih and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu before a Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, over alleged laundering of N700 million. Others arraigned include former Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Lucky Imasuen, a former member of the House of Representatives, Tony Azegbemi and Efe Anthony.
Otaru of Auchi orders destruction of idol worshipping locations — Nigeria Today
BENIN CITY—FOLLOWING the alleged practice of idol worshipping by some Muslim faithful in the predominantly Muslim community of Auchi Kingdom in Edo State, the Otaru of Auchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aliru Momoh, the Ikelebe III, has ordered the destruction of idol worshipping locations in the kingdom. The cleansing, as ordered by the palace, is being executed by a team of Muslim youths throughout the 25 villages.
Obaseki reinstates deposed Onojie of Uromi, Aidonojie — Nigeria Today
BENIN CITY-THE Edo State Government Wednesday reinstated the deposed Onojie of Uromi, His Royal Highness Anselm O Aidenojie, who was deposed by the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole. It will be recalled that the Royal father was deposed after altercation with one Mrs Betty Okoebor and allegedly travelling abroad without the permission of the governor.
Gelegele EPZ: We’ve beefed up security to ensure completion —Obaseki — Nigeria Today
BENIN—GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State yesterday insisted that the proposed multi-billion dollars Export Processing Zone, EPZ, project in Gelegele, must be accomplished, saying the state government was working with the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, as well as the Nigerian Navy to ensure adequate security in the riverine community. The governor spoke during a tour of the Gelegele waterway in Ovia North-East Local Government Area.
2019: ADP targets two Senate seats, eight House of Assembly seats in Edo — Nigeria Today
AHEAD of the 2019 general elections in Edo State, Action Democratic Party (ADP) says it is targeting two senatorial and eight House of Assembly seats in the state. The state Chairman of ADP, Mr Gabriel Oloruntobi, stated this, yesterday, during the inauguration of Edo South Council of Elders. The party also inaugurated the Oredo Local Government Council of Elders, led by the Osuan of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osuan. Oloruntobi also received two top politicians into the ADP.
Nigeria: Impeachment - Focus On Buhari's Sincerity in Fighting Corruption - Agbonayinma
By Simon EbegbulemBenin — A House of Representatives member, representing Ikpoba Okhai/Egor Federal constituency of Edo State, Mr Johnson Agbonayinma, has urged his colleagues in the National Assembly to focus on the sincere intentions of President Muhammadu Buhari in the fight against corruption and insurgency rather than impeachment of the President.
Edo Assembly passes confidence vote on Buhari — Nigeria Today
BENIN—Edo State House of Assembly yesterday, passed a vote of confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the people of the state will continue to support his transformation agenda for Nigeria.
Nigeria: APC Accuses PDP of Allegedly Hiring Militants to Assassinate Obaseki
By Simon Ebegbulem & Gabriel EnogholaseBenin — All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, weekend, alleged that a serving senator (name withheld) and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, imported militants to the Benin Airport last Friday with the aim of assassinating the governor of the state, Mr Godwin Obaseki. But PDP, reacting through its spokesman, Chris Nehikhare, said: "The APC thugs were actually at the Airport to assassinate the senator. The APC thugs were aggressive.
Why Buhari settled for Oshiomhole and not Oyegun — Nigeria Today
•Inside story of the South/South meeting that endorsed former governor Those who have watched the relationship between the immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, and President Muhammadu Buhari, over the years, are not be surprised by the reported endorsement of Oshiomhole by the President for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon.
APC convention: Oyegun, Amaechi absent as S-South leaders back Oshiomhole for chairman — Nigeria Today
BENIN CITY—THE leadership of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South-South zone, met in Benin City, yesterday, and adopted the immediate past governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as the zone’s choice for the party’s national chairman. Meanwhile, four out of the six state chairmen of the party in the zone have distanced themselves from the endorsement of Oshiomhole.
European coalition berates lawmakers over jumbo pay — Nigeria Today
BENIN-CITY—EUROPEAN Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria, ECSDN, has said that with the huge salary being earned by members of the National Assembly, the lawmakers are “The problem of Nigerians.” The group also accused the National Assembly members of creating what it described as unnecessary tension in the country due to their alleged “greed,” and therefore, urged Nigerians to ensure they are voted out come 2019.
Edo South suffering from poor education — Obaseki — Nigeria Today
BENIN-CITY—GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has lamented that Edo South senatorial district of the state has remained educationally disadvantaged due to the low quality of education offered and dilapidated structures in tertiary institutions in the area. The governor who hails from the district occupied by the Benin people, reiterated his commitment towards improving the standards and structures in tertiary institutions run by the state both in Edo South and other parts of the state.
Nigeria: 10-Yr-Old Girl Raped By 50-Yr-Old Man, Son Narrates Ordeal
By Simon EbegbulemBenin — A 10-year-old girl, allegedly defiled by a 50-year-old man and his son, aged 16, yesterday, narrated how the men always tempted her with N20 whenever they wanted to sleep with her. She said: "Sometimes, they will even beg me to buy recharge card for them to lure me to their house." Father and son were arraigned before an Evboriaria Magistrate's Court in Benin for allegedly defiling the girl.
Nigeria: Why We Must Document Benin Historical Facts, Culture - Esogban
By Simon EbegbulemBenin — The Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Edebiri, has stressed the need for proper documentation of Benin history and culture so that people he described as mischievous, would not distort vital historical facts of the kingdom. Edebiri, who briefed newsmen, announced the launch of his book OGIAMIEN and the Illusion of Kingship, scheduled for April 14, 2018.
Nigeria: I've Made Over N100M From Kidnapping, Says Herdsman in Edo
By Simon EbegbulemBenin — The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, paraded a notorious kidnapper, Muritala Umaru, who confessed to have made over N100 million from kidnapping. Umaru, who also is a herdsman, was apprehended with an AK-47 rifle, breech number KO340119 and 10 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The suspect disclosed that he began kidnapping four years ago in Okenne, Kogi States, and had participated in several other kidnappings across Edo State.
Nigeria: Looters List - I've Been Vindicated, Says Oshiomhole
By Simon EbegbulemImmediate past governor of Edo State, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, weekend said he had been vindicated with the recent release of alleged looters list by the Federal Government, noting "When I earlier disclosed how the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Federal Government looted the entire treasury, they said I was lying." According to Oshiomhole, "What is being disclosed today is a tip of the iceberg, the money they looted if you share it among the 180milllion Nigerians, everybody will...
Looters list: I’ve been vindicated, says Oshiomhole — Nigeria Today
…urges FG to go after looters BENIN-CITY—IMMEDIATE past governor of Edo State, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, weekend said he had been vindicated with the recent release of alleged looters list by the Federal Government, noting “When I earlier disclosed how the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Federal Government looted the entire treasury, they said I was lying.” According to Oshiomhole, “What is being disclosed today is a tip of the iceberg, the money they looted if you share it among the 180milllion...
Edo water, sanitation project on course —EU — Nigeria Today
BENIN—THE European Union, EU, yesterday, said that the various water and sanitation projects in Edo State on which it is collaborating with the state government are on course, contrary to an allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The EU-Niger Delta Support Programme Consultant, Engr.
Nigeria: Tension in Edo - Herdsmen Kill Pastor, One Other
By SIMON EBEGBULEMThere is palpable tension in Odighi community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, after suspected herdsmen killed two persons including Pius Eromosele, a pastor attached to the Church of God Mission, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The pastor was said to have been allegedly killed by the herdsmen after a demand for the sum of N4million from him was not met, while another yet-to-be-identidied body was found in a shallow grave, in the farm.
Human trafficking: Edo Govt, EU to hold summit in June — Nigeria Today
•Obaseki hails Oba Ewuare 11 over promise to pay monthly salary to Libyan returnees AS the war against human trafficking in Edo state intensifies, the Edo state government in conjunction with the European Union will hold a summit on further strategies to curb the menace before the end of June 2018. It will be recalled that the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare 11, had last week, promised to pay monthly salary to Libyan returnees in Edo state to compliment the efforts of the Edo state government.
Edo photographers urged to make profit from Benin culture — Nigeria Today
EDO creative photographers have been urged to move from survival mode to profitability so as to enjoy the rich cultural heritage of Benin Kingdom. Babawale Obayanju, convener of the ¨Drawing with Light¨ (Photographers) initiative and lead Photographer at Owalesphotography said this during a workshop in Benin City. He said it was time Edo Creative Photographers moved from survival mentality to profitability, and from mediocrity to excellence.
‘How man, 70, his two sons defiled nine-year-old girl’ — Nigeria Today
One of the common crimes in Edo State these days is the defilement of minors by men who many believe are seeking cure of one spiritual problem or the other. It was another disgusting story last week in Benin-City when officials from Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) apprehended a 70-year-old man, Francis Ezomo, and his two children, Nosa (26) and Festus (29), for allegedly defiling a nine year-old girl.
Nigeria: Human Trafficking - I Slept Among Corpses in Libya - Nigerian Returnee
interview By Simon EbegbulemBenin City — Imasuen Richie was one of the youngmen who left Nigeria for Libya in 2016 with a view to finally land in Europe in search of greener pastures. But sadly, he found himself inside the Libyan prison after he was sold as a slave. It was in that situation that he met CNN crew who came into the prison where he narrated his ordeal and that of other Nigerians in prison.
Edo govt, doctors bicker over NMA’s 21-day ultimatum — Nigeria Today
BENIN—EDO State Government and the state chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, yesterday, engaged in war of words over the 21-day ultimatum issued by NMA for government to heed to its demands or members will cripple the state health sector.
Nigeria: Mysterious Deaths, Diseases Hit Edo Community Following Curses By Oba of Benin
By Simon Ebegbulem and Gabriel EnogholaseBenin — Mysterious deaths has hit Iguomon village in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State, following curses placed on the community by the Oba of Benin for flaunting his orders. The curses, Vanguard gathered, was necessitated by the disobedience and perversion of native norms by the former officials of the outlawed Community Development Association, CDA, in the village, who flouted the orders of the Benin monarch.
Nigeria: Herdsmen Killings - Edo APC Berates PDP Over Money Gift to Victims Families
By Simon EbegbulemBenin City — All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, yesterday, said Governor Godwin Obaseki will not be distracted with what it described as the "Greek gift¨ being given to some families of victims of herdsmen killings in the state by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Nigeria: Herdsmen Killings in Edo - Obaseki Orders Arrest of Bandits Within 7 Days
By Simon Ebegbulem, Festus Ahon and Gabriel EnogholaseGovernor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has ordered the arrest of the bandits responsible for the death of three persons, two adults and a minor in Ugboha, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, weekend. The governor condemned the unwarranted killings by the bandits under the guise of herdsmen, in contravention of government's directive that cattle should not move in Edo State at night.
Meet our demands or we ground Edo in 21 days, NMA tells Obaseki — Nigeria Today
BENIN—THE Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Edo State has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Edo State Government to meet the demand of members or they will ground the health sector in the state from April 1. NMA had embarked on a five-day warning strike which lapsed on March 11, expressing disappointment over the way the state government handled negotiations with the association in the past one year.
Ogbemudia’s children want Edo, Delta to uphold dad’s legacies — Nigeria Today
BENIN-CITY—FAMILY of the late two time former governor of old Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, weekend advised Delta and Edo state governments to ensure that the laudable legacies of Dr Ogbemudia in the old Midwest do not die. Late Samuel Ogbemudia was born on September 17, 1932, served as an officer in the Nigerian Army and was the military administrator of the defunct Mid-West State between 1967 and 1975. Ogbemudia also served as a civilian governor in the old Bendel State in 1983.
EDO LG POLLS: Amid high turnout, gov says APC will win
The 2018 local government elections kicked off in several polling units across Edo State on optimistic note, recording high turnout of voters who were seen casting their ballots to elect new helmsmen at the 18 LGAs across the state. With the restriction of movement between 7am and 3pm announced by government to ease voting process, voters were afforded ample opportunity to exercise their franchise.
Nigeria: I Ate Heart of Chicken As Oath - 19-Yr-Old Libyan Returnee
By Simon EbegbulemBenin — Many were moved to tears listening to 19-year-old Vivian Imunero, clutching a two-year-old baby, narrate how she ate the heart of a chicken as part of a ritual before her "madam" will take her to Europe, a journey that saw her end up in Libya. The young lady from Delta State said she was living happily with her parents in a village close to Benin, Edo State capital, before she was talked into the Europe journey.
Nigeria: Govt to Provide Satellite Services to EBS, Edo Schools
By Simon EbegbulemBenin City — Former Minority Whip of the House of Representatives and Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development of Nigeria Communication Satellite Ltd, NigComSat, Dr Samson Osagie, yesterday, disclosed of plans by the Federal Government through the company to provide satellite services to the 18 local government areas of Edo State.
Nigeria: Riots Ground Benin As Policeman Kills Driver Over N100
By Gabriel Enogholase and Simon EbegbulemBenin — Some youths and mobile policemen, yesterday, clashed in Benin, Edo State capital, over the killing of a man over N100 demanded by policemen at Upper Igun area. It was gathered that the unidentified commercial cab driver was with his wife and two children in the car, when the Police operatives allegedly demanded N100 from him, which resulted in an altercation between the two parties.
Nigeria: Herdsmen Killings Could Cost APC Dearly in 2019 - Osagie
By Simon EbegbulemBenin City — Hon. Samson Osagie is the former Minority whip of the House of Representatives and currently the Executive Director, Marketing, and Business Development NigComSat.
How we became the third best university within two years - Prof Aluyor, VC, Edo Varsity
National Universities Commission (NUC) Open Educational Resources has ranked Edo State University Iyamho as the third best university in Nigeria barely two years after it was established. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, in this interview, speaks on how the feat was achieved while advising state and federal governments on the steps to improve university education. Your university has just been ranked the third best by the NUC.
You have no right to judge Buhari, retired general slams OBJ, IBB
Brig. Gen. Idada Ikponmwen (retd) is a former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army and a leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). In this interview, Ikponmwen says former President Olusegun Obasanjo and erstwhile military President Ibrahim Babangida have no right to judge President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 presidential election. This seems to be the era of letters from retired military generals to President Buhari. What do you think?
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