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Obaseki Accepts Shaibu’s Apology ...Says Shaibu Unwarranted Provocation Caused Him  Worried Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has accepted the public apology made by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, added that, as a person of Faith, he was under obligation to accept the apology. This followed a letter titled, “Re: Public Apology By The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu,” the governor said in good faith, he trusts that the public apology as expressed by Shaibu is genuine and followed by contrite steps to improve his conflict resolution skills. The letter reads: “I have noted the public apology made by the Deputy Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu. This apology followed an aberrant behaviour that contradicts what the people of Edo State stand for. “To name a few, the Deputy Governor needlessly filed unfounded petitions in the Nigerian courts restraining me, the State House of Assembly and S...

Reign of Terror: Obagie N' Evbuosa Begs Oba Ewuare II To Prevail On  Festus Edegbe Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The elders of Obagie N'Evbuosa community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have called on the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II to prevail on one Festus Ekenaye Edegbe who they said presently lay claim to the position of Okaighele of the community to unleash terror on the people. The elders, in a letter to Oba Ewuare II dated September 22, 2023 said that Festus Edegbe, an indigene of the community has also disobeyed the Palace of the Oba by refusing to present himself for initiation into the Council of Elders in the community. The letter was signed by 41 elders of the community, including the Community Head, (Odionwere), Pa Okungbowa Aiguobatile and second-in-Command, Pa IGB Igbinedion. It was titled, "Appeal to Your Royal Majesty to aid Obagie N' Evbuosa Community arising from the attack from one Mr Festus Edegbe who para...

Edo 2024: Imansuangbon Receives Royal Blessings From Oba Ewuare ll  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Within 24 hours that INEC had released the timetable of the governorship election in the State, the Labour Party aspirant, Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon has received a Royal blessings from the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11. The Oba of Benin equally used the avenue to informed Barri. Kenneth Imansuangbon that, he has his prayers and blessings, as he sets out to prepare for his governorship ambition for Edo State comes, 2024. The Oba of the Universe made the assertions when the Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant accompanied by some of his party’s high ranking members and his associates including, Amen Ogbemudia, a daughter of Brigadier Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia,  paid a visit to the Benin Palace, Benin city, Edo state. Given his reasons why he came to visit the First Class Monarch, Barri. Imansuangbon told the Oba that ...

Azemhe Azena Salutes Muslims At Eid - El - Maulud  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A leading governorship aspirant  ahead of the Edo state 2024 governorship election, Pastor (Dr.) Azemhe Azena has congratulated Muslims in the State, Nigeria and the World at large on the Celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammed (S.A.W), as they  marked  this Year's Eid - El - Maulud. The Servant of God in his message from the social media plaform felicitated with the Muslims and the entire Nigeria Muslim community across the globe.  Dr Azemhe Azena,  an educationist and a governorship hopeful commended the qualities and virtues of Prophet Muhammed and appealed to them to imbibe his message of Peace, which is at the centre of Islam. The philantroplist said," I and my family, cogratulate my Muslims brethren on the celebration of Eid - El - Mauludu. "As we celebrate, let us remember to continue to imbibe the spirit of coexistence among the various faiths,  and seek...

NULGE Boss Groans About Suffering Of The Nigeria Workers, Calls For Welfare Packages ...Insists LGA Should Be Grant Financial Autonomy  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Ambali Akeem Olatunji, has lamented the suffering and hardship of Nigeria workers and all Nigerians as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy and called for a good welfare packages for its workers. Comrade Akeem Olatunji also urged the federal and state governments to grant financial autonomy for local government system in Nigeria and thanked the Edo state government led by governor Godwin Obaseki for creating an enabling environments for Edo state workers to strives. The national President of NULGE made the called at the 2nd NULGE National Youth Conference, 2023, with the theme:" Unleashing Youth Potentials for Improve Productivity and Service Delivery at Sub National Level in Nigeria Local Government, Benin city, Edo st...

Dr. Azemhe Azena Sympathies With Relatives Of Victims Of Road Accident By Austen Akhagbeme Dr Azemhe Azena,  a popular Governorship candidate of the Labour Party,  LP,  in Edo State, has expressed sympathy and concern over the death of about ten persons and many others who sustained various degrees of injury in a road accident in Okpella,  Edo state on Monday, September 24,2023. The accident was caused by a long-loaded truck with a failed break that ran into the popular Ewo Market along the Okene- Auchi expressway. The popular LP aspirant who was born and raised in that same community expressed shock over the incident and called on the government and public-spirited Nigerians like him to think of a way to stop a future occurrence while praying to God to grant his people the fortitude to bear the loss. In a statement by his media team. Dr. Azemhe said, "It is very painful that innocent villagers who came out to make a living for themselves and their famili...

Edo NUJ Calls On Urgent Action Of Rehabilitation Of Abandoned NDDC Projects ...Advises Journalists To Be Neutral,  Professional In Their reportage Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Nigeria Union of Journalist Edo state chapter has called for an urgent action on both the abandoned NDDC projects and the rehabilitation of all federal roads in the state viz, Benin - Auchi Road; Benin - Agbor Road; Benin - Abraka Road; Benin- Sapele Road; Benin - Akure Road and the Benin - Lagos Road. The Union also admonished journalists to be neutral and professional in their reportage of political activities ahead of the Edo 2024 elections and decried the pervasive tendency of some journalists to publish fake and unverified news items. The body made the statement in a couple issued at the end of the monthky Congress of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council held on Monday September 25, 2023 at the NUJ press Centre, No 1 Sir Gabriel Igbinedion Way, GRA, Benin City, Edo state. ...

CAF Cup: Insurance FC Arrives In Casablanca Ahead Of The Match With Morocco Iduozee Paul The Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin, on Tuesday afternoon arrived in Casablanca, the capital city of Morocco ahead of their second leg continental clash with Renaissance De Sportive Berkane in the second preliminary round of the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup. The crucial CAF engagement is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 29 in Berkane, Morocco. The Bendel Insurance FC team flew into the Arab city aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, which touched down at the Mohammed V. International Airport, Casablanca at about 1.8pm, Nigerian Time. The team departed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria at about 8:18 am, and arrived safely into the warm embrace of Emmanuel Ovye Oliver, the protocol assistant and some other officials of the Nigeria Embassy in Morocco who were on ground at the airport to receive them. The Benin Arsenal coach, Monday Odigie, who is leading ...

Azemhe Azena Tasks Party Leaders, Electorates To Shun Money Politics Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A leading governorship aspirant in the Labour Party (LP), in Edo state, Pastor (Dr.) Azemhe Azena has said the type of leaders Edo state need now is not a leader that will be imported from other state or outside the State, but a leader that live amongs the people. Dr. Azemhe Azena made the statement at a Mega Summit Rally tagged:" The Azemhe Mega Summit: Setting An Agenda For A  Better Edo State,"  organized by Two House Charity Foundation  held at Baptist Convention Ground, where the Two House Charity Foundation bestowed on him an Achiever’s Award for his profound contribution on the advancement of Humanity, Benin city, Edo state. The entrepreneur stated that, the ideology of any geniune  political parties must be spelt out and must be follow step by step to deliver the dividends of democracy to the Edo people.  Dr. Azemhe Azena, a philanthropist and cum edu...

Clergy Butchers Young Girl In Delta State For Money Ritual Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Wonders shall never cease, as a middle-aged man said to be a pastor, (name withheld), was allegedly caught while he butchered a young girl in Agbarha-Otor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State in the early hours of Friday.   One of our sources claimed that the pastor snuffed the life out of the young girl with a machete. It was gathered that the cleric, whose church is located in Agbarha-Otor, committed the act after he destroyed his father’s shrine in the community. Details as to why he reportedly killed the girl were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Also, some aggrieved youths in the community were said to have stormed the pastor’s house following the incident to avenge the murder of the young girl. It was learnt that the remains of the victim were discovered in the pastor’s house in the agrarian community. Speaking, some witnesses said that th...

NYG: Alli Restates Commitment To Advance Sports From Grassroots Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Chairman, Edo State Sports Commission Olympian, Yussuf Alli has restated the commitment of his commission and government to the development of sports from the grassroots, reaffirming that Edo is not desperate to win the 2023 National Youth Games. Alli made his position known on Saturday while responding to questions from newsmen during the opening ceremony of the 2023 National Youth Games at the Stephen Keshi Studiun, Asaba, Delta state. The Edo state Sports Commission boss who assured that his state's strong position against poaching of athletes will be maintained, said that  Team Edo will continue to play by the rules of the game at the 2023 National Youth Games  He revealed that Edo athletes were not given any targets in terms of medals to be won as they are in Asaba to compete fairly. According to Alli, "the aim of the  State government is to develop sports th...

WSO To honour Alenkhe As 'SafERR Africa Ambassador' Nov 8 Iduozee Paul, Benin The World Safety Organisation (WSO) is set to honour the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe as a '2023 WSO SafERR Africa Ambassador.' The decoration ceremony will hold in Lagos on Wednesday November 8, 2023 during the World Safety Organisation (WSO) SafERR Africa Investiture/Summit and Award event with the theme, " HSSE: Past, Present and Future A letter dated September 5, 2023 which conveyed the notice of the decoration was signed by Dr Soji Olalokun, the Country Director, WSO, Nigeria and Ambassador Wilson Arikpo, the Governor General, SafERR Africa Ambassador.                               The World Safety Organisation (WSO), with presence in over 100 countries across the world, is an international body that encourages safety in all spheres of life.

APC Group Carpets  Tinubu For Favouring Yorubas With Juicy Positions Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin As the business of governance activities proceeds more in the country, some angery members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the canopy of Progressive Change Ambassadors of Nigeria (PCAN) have carpeted President Bola Amhed Tinubu of making lopsided appointments in his regime. . This followed a statement issued and signed by the PCAN Executive Director, Alhaji Abdulkareem Ubaydah and Secretary Muhammad Rabiu Awwal, the group berated Tinubu of ignoring competent and qualified individuals from other ethnic groups. The statement reads," Mr. President, we write to you today as concerned citizens of Nigeria and deeply troubled members of your party – the APC to express our deep concern about the perceived imbalance in your political appointments so far. “We have observed that a significant majority of these appointments have been made from your southwest geopolitica...

Edo Dep Governor Sends Journalists Out of Event Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin There was a mild drama on Thursday as an aide to Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Deputy Governor ordered journalists out of an event in the deputy Governor's private residence. This is coming in the wake of the crisis sorrounding the deputy governor's ambition to succeed his principal, Mr Godwin Obaseki as Governor of the state. The deputy governor's aide and his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Musa Ebomhiana has angrily sent some journalists away, citing a directive from his principal Trouble started when some journalists were called by the CPS to the deputy governor's residence to  cover an event involving members of the Catholic church community. As some journalists working for various media organisations got the hint of the event, on arriving at the deputy governor's residence, they were subjected to screening at the entrance before being allowed into the premises. Immediately th...

Man 28,  Allegedly Raped 15 Years Minor Inside Truck In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Wonder they say shall not end, as some operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 28-year-old assistant truck driver, Abdurazak Ibrahim, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Edo state. It was gathered that, the bad incident was said to have occured on September 13, 2023, at Uromi in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo state. Briefing journalists, the Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, made this know while parading the suspect, said the victim’s father, Tony Ekata reported to the police that Abdurazak Ibrahim raped his daughter. SP Nwabuzor therefore said the suspect who is an assistant driver called the victim while she was hawking groundnuts along Ivue-Irrua Road, Uromi, Edo State with pretense to buy some groundnuts from her. He said," The suspect attacked and pushed her inside the vehicle and forcefully had sex with her. Th...

Primate Ayodele Cautions Obaseki Not To Fight Shauibu For PDP To Retain Power In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautined Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki against fighting his deputy, Phillip Shaibu, to avoid losing the state to opposition parties. Elijah Ayodele stated that Obaseki’s fight with his deputy would ruin the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the coming election. The man of God disclosed this in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin. The prophet advised the governor to be more diplomatic in addressing the issues between him and his deputy instead of washing dirty linen in public. He said: ‘’Obaseki should stealth his sword, fighting his deputy will make him fail. He should be more diplomatic about this matter. “I warned you that you and your deputy will fight three years ago and it will lead to your political weakness. “Fighting him will make PDP lose, if th...

A 23 Years Old Kidnapper Agrees Collected Ransom Of  N2.3 Million From Victim ...Says He Got Share Of 300,000.00 Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A 23-year-old boy arrested for kidnapping in Edo State has said that he regrets his action because the baby cow he bought with proceeds of the crime died while he was trying to hide it from his father. The suspect who identified himself simply as Sulie, born and raised at Okada town in Edo State by a Fulani herder was among 28 persons paraded yesterday, 19th September, 2023 by Edo State Police Command for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms, cultism, armed robbery to defilement. He admitted to have connived with others, one of them he said is already in prison custody to abduct a cocoa farmer in Ogbese Village, Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State, last year. The suspect also said that a ransom of N2.3 million was collected from their victim as he got N300,000.00 share. “My role was tha...

Amusan Receives  Glo Praise On 3rd Diamond League Victory Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin One of the leading provider of digital and Telecommunications Services, Globacom, has ed its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her victory in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Diamond League final in Oregon, United States. It was gathered that, Tobi Amusan won the race on Sunday night in 12.33 seconds to win the Diamond League for the third time in a row.  She equally captured her Maiden Diamond League trophy in 2021, and had successfully defended it in 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. Globacom, which extolled Tobi Amusan for the remarkable achievement and accomplishment, said in a statement on Tuesday that her triumph, “despite her recent setback, has demonstrated that she is a bright professional who still has a lot to give the world of athletics”. “With the third Diamond League trophy in her kitty, Amusan remains a true African ambassador at the world stage and an inspiration to mil...

N5b Palliative: Edo Denies Receiving Fund From FG Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Following the pressure emanating from  Edo people that the five billion naira giving to state governors to reduce the suffering of the people, as a result the removal  of fuel subsidy, the Edo state has denied receiving the N5 billion palliatives The essence of the money is to see how state governors can utilize these funds to enable citizens not to feel the negative impact of the adverse effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. Letting the Edo people know the real fact of the currently situation, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare said while addressing journalists, Benin city. Nehikhare therefore explained how the state government has waded in by making life meaningful to its citizens by providing a free ride to its citizens in Edo state. The information head said the Edo state government has been trying to find out if the N2 billion received from the ...

Edo 2024: Edo Central People Faults Shaibu Over Attempt to Truncate Zoning  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The people Edo Central Senatorial District have faulted the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, to exercise restraint and stop the constant blackmail in a bid to pressure the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to disregard the senatorial zoning arrangement of the State for the region to produce the next governor of the State. They made the condemnation during a press conference held at the Secreteriat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Chapter, in Benin City, said the frustration Shaibu is expressing is only a decoy to make it seem as if he is being victimised by Obaseki whereas he is intoxicated by his inordinate ambition to become the next governor of the State. Commenting on behalf of the Edo Central people, the Convener of Esan Advocates for Good Governance (EAFGG), Comrade Bartholomew Okoudo, charged Edo people not to be deceived by all the tantr...

UNIBEN VC, Prof.Salami Extols Edo NUJ For Transforming Journalism In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Vice Chancellor, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Lilian Salami has extolled the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council for reforming journalism practice in the state. Prof. Salami said the since the leadership of the NUJ Executive came into power that journalists in Edo state are now cross checking and balancing their stories before they publish. She gave the admonition when the Executive Officers of the Union led by its Chairman , Comrade Festus Alenkhe paid her a courtesy visit in Benin City, Edo state, the UNIBEN Vice Chancellor said that the present Edo NUJ executive has brought professionalism to journalism. Prof. Salami said the NUJ had been doing well in projecting the activities and doings that have to do with institution for many years. According to her, since the administration came onboard, ethical consideration has been given ...

. Kidnapped Edo NBA Lawyer Regains Freedom ...As NBA Chairman Calls On Govts To Provide Security For All Nigerians Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Smile, joy and happiness greeted the Edo state NBA, following the released of their member and Colleague, Joshua Oseluanamen Anebuokhae, Esq, as he was released by his abductors on September , Tuesday night.   Making the good news know to the media, Benin city, Publicity Secretary of the body, Festus Osagie, Usiobaifo, Esq., said the Chairman of the NBA and Team thank the entire members of the Lion Bar, and all those involved in securing the safe release of our Colleague, for the display of camaraderie during the period of trial. The statement reads," to the glory of God Almighty, I have the kind permission of the leadership of the Benin Bar to announce the release and return of our Colleague, Joshua Oseluanamen Anebuokhae, Esq. "Meanwhile, the Chairman has spoken to a close family member who confirmed that Mr. Joshua is in goo...

AAU VC Accuses Ex-Students' Union leaders For Leading Illegal Protests Against The Institution ...blames Non-State Actors For Causing Crisis  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Acting Vice Chancellor of the Ambrose Alli University, (AAU) Ekpoma, Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin has accused the erstwhile Students Union Leaders of the school for peddling unecessary rumours that the management of the university has increase the fees of the State Owned Government University. Prof. Sonnie Adagbonyin also blamed the  non-state actors of fomenting trouble and spreading the fake news in order to create crisis and chaos  in the institution . The VC made the clarifications with  the media, at the Nigerian of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Benin city, Edo state, asserted that, the Ex Students' Union leaders, presently leading protests against alleged hike in school fees of being two-faced as they were part of the team that negotiated the ”add-on fees" they are now protesting again...

Chief Esama @89:  WMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele Receives A Historic 100 years-Old Bronze Artefact ...Enabulele Dscribes Chief Igbinedion As A Man Of Many Parts Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has described the Esama of Benin, Sir Chief Dr Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CON, CFR, as a man of many parts who has positively impacted on the lives of so many people, with his unparalled philanthropy and huge investments in various fields of endeavour, including health, education, broadcasting, business, amongst others.  The WMA President made this commendation when he paid a special visit to the Esama of Benin to felicitate with him on his 89th Birthday and to also brief him on the various activities he has so far undertaken in his position as President of the World Medical Association.    Appreciating the grace of God in the life of the Esama, Dr. Enabulele remarked that the birthday celebra...