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New Year Is Time To Set New Goals, Embrace New Opportunities - Emmanuel Okoebor  A leading aspirant in the coming Edo 2024 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a certified engineer cum financial expert, Emmanuel Okoebor, has said that the coming new year is a time to set new goals and embrace new opportunities. He made the observation in a new year message signed and made available to the Press earlier today in Benin city the Edo state capital. The message read in part, "Dear People of Edo State, "As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the dawn of a new year, I, Emmanuel Okoebor, stand before you with hope and determination in my heart. It is with great humility and gratitude that I address you today as an aspirant in the upcoming Edo 2024 Governorship election. "The start of a new year is a time of reflection, renewal, and fresh possibilities. It is a chance for us to set new goals, embrace new opportunities, and w...

CONGOs Releases Report In Monitoring,  Mentoring Of CSOs  Conference of Organization (CONGOs) in Benin city, Edo state has  released a report covering activities carried out in the EU-ACT coaching and monitoring project - including  Coaching and Mentoring of 3 CSOs to improve their Networking and Civic Engagement.  The report was signed by Mrs Daisy Abiola Igaga, President and Comrade Dr. Bartholomew Okoudo, Director of Administration. The report indicated that the Monitoring and Evaluation team visited  Organizations  that have benefitted from it between August and October, 2023 as  conducted by the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGOs) M&E Project Officer. The visit was to ascertain the state of the organizations before commencement of the project, progress and availability of relevant documents in the individual benefitting  organizations as well as ensuring that the project achieved its objectives The selec...

Labour Party Disclaims Time Table for Edo Governorship Primaries  The Edo State chapter of Labour Party has disclaimed a purported guidelines and time table for the Edo governorship primaries of the party issued by one Dr Abayomi Arabambi which is being circulated by a section of the media. In a press release signed by the Edo State chairman of Labour Party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi noted that the said Dr Abayomi Arabambi is neither a member of Labour Party nor an official of the party and therefore lacks the locus to issue any statement on behalf of the party. "The attention of the Edo State chapter of Labour Party has been drawn to the release of a purported time table of activities for Edo State governorship primaries and signed by one Dr Abayomi Arabambi ahead the 2024 gubernatorial election. "The Edo State chapter of Labour Party wish to state as follows: That the national secretariat of the Labour Party has not released guidelines for the nomination of the part...

Edo State Labour Party Insists Akpata is Their Member, Entitled to Its Privileges The Edo State chapter of Labour Party has insisted that Olumide Akpata is a member of the party and entitled to all the privileges of the party including the usage of its platform to contest any elective public office in Nigeria.  The Edo State chairman of Labour Party,  Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi stated this in a statement debunking an earlier warning issued to Olumide Akpata (SAN), by one Dr Abayomi Arabambi who claimed to be the national secretary of Labour Party, warning him to stay away from the party just as he accused him of being a mole of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the party. Ogbaloi in the statement pointed out that Dr Abayomi Arabambi is neither a member nor an official of the party and therefore has no powers to issue statements on behalf of the party. "The Edo State chapter of Labour Party wish to make it abundantly clear that Olumide Akpata (SAN) is a bona-fide member of the ...

Obaseki Appoints Hon. Solomon Ojo Taiwo As SSA ...As Ojo Commends Governor For Appointing Him Former Legislative Assistant to Senator Francis Alimikhena, who represented the good people of Edo North Senatorial District at the 8th and 9th Assemblies, Hon. Solomon Ojo Taiwo, has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Presenting his appointment letter dated 18th day of December, 2023 signed by Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, Esq said that, the remuneration attached to the post is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in Edo State Public Service. The letter therefore read in parts: “SGA.15/VOLXVII/199, December 18, 2023.  Solomon Ojo Taiwo. Offer of Appointment: “I write to inform you that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki has approved the appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor with effect from December 18, 2023. “The remuneration at...

Engr Emmanuel Okoebor Congratulates Oba On Igue Festival A Frontline aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC for the Edo 2024 governorship election, Engr Emmanuel Okoebor has felicitated with his Royal Majesty,  Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin on the auspicious occasion  of the 2023 Igue Festival. According to a release personally signed by Emmanuel Okoebor and made available to the Press earlier today by the Media Team in Benin city the Edo state capital, Emmanuel Okoebor observed that Igue festival was an annual celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Benin kingdom. According to the release, "On this glorious occasion of the Igue Festival, I, Emmanuel Okoebor, humbly extend my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to Your Royal Majesty, as well as the entire Benin Kingdom. "The Igue Festival is a momentous celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted tradi...

Engr Emmanuel Okoebor Congratulates Oba On Igue Festival A Frontline aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC for the Edo 2024 governorship election, Engr Emmanuel Okoebor has felicitated with his Royal Majesty,  Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin on the auspicious occasion  of the 2023 Igue Festival. According to a release personally signed by Emmanuel Okoebor and made available to the Press earlier today by the Media Team in Benin city the Edo state capital, Emmanuel Okoebor observed that Igue festival was an annual celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Benin kingdom. According to the release, "On this glorious occasion of the Igue Festival, I, Emmanuel Okoebor, humbly extend my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to Your Royal Majesty, as well as the entire Benin Kingdom. "The Igue Festival is a momentous celebration that embodies the rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted tradi...

EDO 2024: We Must Collaborate To Entrench Good Governance---Emmanuel Okoebor A Frontline aspirant in the coming Edo 2024 Governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engineer and banker, Emmanuel Okoebor, in a function in Benin City, the Edo state capital over the weekend has said that he needs the collaboration of all well-meaning individuals in the state to collaborate with him to institute good governance. This was contained in a speech he delivered while briefing his support groups in Benin City over the weekend. According to him, "In a world plagued by political hypocrisy and government negligence, a shared vision of a government that upholds integrity, transparency, and accountability is a breath of fresh air which I propose to bring to bear in my government when elected as the next governor of Edo state, and we must work together and collaborate effectively to entrench good governance that profits not just a select few but a Gove...

Rev. Obinyan Shows Interest To Run For 2024 Edo Governorship Poll Iduozee Efe Paul, Beni  The Parish Priest of Saint Francis Catholic Church, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Andrew Obinyan, has showed his interest to run for the Edo 2024 governorship election in order for him to provide the dividends of democracy to the people . Rev. Obinyan made the statement  at the Conference Hall of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Edo State Council secretariat, Benin City, Edo state. The man of God that as a Catholic priest, he is trained and equipped to serve added that he is ready to serve the good people of Edo State. He said, “I received series of calls from well-meaning Edo people and Nigerians across party lines beckoning on me to contest the forthcoming governorship election in our dear state.  "After very extensive consultation and consideration, I am pleased to inform you that I am giving Edo people and members of the movement an affirmative gesture. " I have considere...

Hon. Iguodala Empowers 41 Women Each With 50,000  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The member representing Ovia Northeast Constituency I, at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Iguodala Aiguobarueghian, Esq. has empowered 41women in the constituent with the sum of 50,000 each to support their businesses. Hon. Charity Iguodala said the fund would be used to support their trade for one year, and thereafter transferred to other beneficiaries. This was just as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator also pledged a personal support fund for "indegents students education who are genuinely in need." He added this during a town hall meeting with the people of his constituent at Ekiadolor community, Ovia Northeast local government area of Edo State. Aiguobarueghian said the empowerments are in fulfillment of his electioneering promises to the people, adding, "I went to school with not a very rich background and it was reallydifficult. "As a result of that,...

AAU Ekpoma Management Extends Closing Date For Sales of Undergraduate Admission  Forms The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma has extended the closing date for the sales of Undergraduate admission forms for the 2023/2024 academic session to Friday, 26th January 2024.  This extension of the closing date was occasioned by the decision of the University Management to provide further opportunities to Nigeria's teeming youths who are genuinely desirous of University education to leverage the admission platforms provided by Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma to actualize their dreams. According to a statement issued by the University's Head of Corporate Communication & Protocol, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, "the sales of undergraduate admission forms for the 2023/2024 academic session, earlier scheduled to close on the 26th of December 2023 has been shifted to the 26th of January, 2024. While all applicants, both UTME and Direct Entry, are expec...

CAF Award:  Emmanuel Okoebor Hails Osimhen  A leading aspirant in the Edo 2024 Governorship election on the platform of  the All Progressives Congress (APC)  has congratulated Nigeria's Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, on winning the CAF 2023 Men's Player of the Year award.  Okoebor who hailed  Osimen's outstanding performances on both national and international arena  said Osimen is a pride to Nigeria and an inspiration to  our youths. In a press statement personally signed by the Governorship Aspirant and made available to newsmen, Okoebor said, "Watching Victor Osimen, the great ambassador of Nigeria stand atop the podium as the African Footballer of the Year, in the men categories, on Monday night in Marrakesh, Morocco, has strengthened our belief that with hard work, perseverance and good leadership Edo state as a people can achieve all the greatness life is capable of offering. "I join Edo fans and other millions of his admi...

Emmanuel Okoebor:  A Vista Of Hope For A New Edo Of Our Dream   As Edo people are in search for a new governor, Emmanuel Okoebor's  diverse unique skills set  in engineering and financial management makes him a veritable and compelling asset which would be invaluable in addressing the much needed reengineering of decadent infrastructure in Edo to position the state to remain competitive in today's rapidly changing global landscape. Emma, as he is fondly refered to by his  friends and admirers brings a blend of technical expertise in civil engineering, financial expertise, and an innate forward-thinking capability embellished in an immaculately unblemished integrity  that is essential for addressing the complex challenges facing the state. His unique background in engineering and financial services position him to effectively tackle issues such as infrastructural  development, economic growth, and youth empowerment which Edo state is ur...

Edo 2024: Labour Party Stand For The Downtrodden Of This Country--Hon Ogun Iduozee Efe Paul,   A former member of the  House of Representatives, Hon Sergius Ogun, has asserted that labour party stand for the Downtrodden of the ordinary people of this country. Hon. Ogun made the statement when he led  member of his supporters to joined the political Governorship race ahead of the 2024 poll on the platform of the Labour Party, Benin city, Edo state. Hon. Sergius Ogun said he decided to join the battle through the labour party because he believes in the common man, adding that this is exactly what LP stands for. The former Lawmaker said that he has been working behind the scene in the party for long, said he so much believes in the party because through it (labour party) Edo people “will be liberated.” He posited," Most of you might be aware that I have been a member of this party for so long. We worked behind the scene and later attack the issues of the cam...

Edo 2024: Asue Vows To  Give Youths The Opportunity To Serve Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A frontline Edo 2024 Governorship Candidate on the platform of the People Democratic Party, (PDP) Barrr. (Dr) Asue Ighodalo has said, if he is elected as the governor of Edo state, that he is going to improve on education, roads and other Infrastructural amenities that would make life easy and meaningful for the people. Barr. Asue Ighodalo made the statements during interractive session held with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council at the Union’s secretariat, GRA, Benin City,  Edo state.  He asserted that his priority is to build on the achievements of past governments that had ruled the state if elected as the flagbearer of People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) and subsequent emerged victorious as the next governor of the state come next year election. He said,“l remain neutral and l would like to appeal to all stakeholders of PDP in the state to b...

DR AZEMHE AZENA:  A JOYFUL HOPE By Austen Akhagbeme To have hope at all is good. But to anchor such hope on something or someone that is undeniably reliable is most soothing and comforting.  Dr Azemhe Azena, among so many of his contemporaries, is a unique hope that must be leveraged. Here is a homeboy, a pure breed, brought up, schooled, worked and lived in Edo state all his life.  He not only understands the problems of the people and the needed solutions to curb them, but he's equally humble and readily approachable and available to serve the people in the most altruistic manner you can ever wish for. This ebullient philanthropist and Televangelist is not coming to learn the ropes but to continue what he has been doing to make our society a better place to stay and be glad. For over a decade, Dr Azemhe Azena has been a packaged answer to the cry of many distressed widows,  students, prison inmates, ex-prisoners, hospital patients and indigent communiti...

Edo 2024: Akpata Insists Labour Party Should Field Candidate That Would  Match Up Opponents Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A Labour Party (LP) governorship aspirant in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, Esq. has said that if the party must win the forthcoming gubernatorial election, “they must put forward a candidate that can match up to the opponents we know we will confront at the election.” He asserted except the intention of the party participating in the governorship election is not to win, but if the intention is to win, “it must be palm-for-palm,” declaring that he is the only one who can make such match with the opponents. The immediate past President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) who stated this in Benin city, as Guest speaker at Edo NUJ 2023 Press Week, added that he expects the LP to make the right choice by picking him as the flagbearer of the party in the governorship election. According to Olumide he has been going round the 18 ...

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