A former governor of Edo State and the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was on Sunday night rattled out of his wits as he faced a barrage of questions from a Channels Television’s Sunday Politics anchor, Geoffrey Uzono. After taking some questions about how Edo State APC caused crisis last week in Benin City and trying to defend the party that they were not the one that led the carnage which resulted in the death of a Police Officer, Adams Oshiomhole went on to speak ill of the Edo State PDP government but the anchor interrupted…
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The Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, has reeled out some measures to residents of the state in order to prevent flooding, and protect lives and property. The Bureau’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, in a Mid-News interview with News Central Television via DSTV Channel 422 on Saturday, advised residents to comply with the directive and take proactive steps. He emphasized the urgent need for residents to clean their compounds thoroughly, swiff off electrical appliances in foreseeable flood prone areas and pay attention to government and stakeholders useful tips on flooding via traditional and social media platforms. He…
As the economy continues to bite hard, quality healthcare has remained an elusive dream to many Nigerians. Hence, the state government has braced up to surmount the barriers faced by the vulnerable populations in accessing healthcare, through the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative of the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme. The initiative which has been embraced by many philanthropists who have adopted and purchased health insurance for indigent persons around them, on Sunday, saw another registration of 150 persons from Owhelogbo, Isoko-North local government, courtesy of the family of Late Elder Joseph Ubuavame Erebe. Addressing the gathering, the Director-General and Chief…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Monday morning dismissed the case brought before it by Philip Shaibu, reinforcing Ighodalo as the valid candidate of the Peoples Democratic Parry (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. In the case of RT. Hon. Philip Shaibu V. INEC & 3 ORS, issues 1 & 2 arose as a result of the Preliminary Objection filed by the Respondents on locus standi and cause of action. The Court resolved that issue 1, predicated on locus standi is resolved against the Respondent and in favor of the Appellant as the Appellant had…
By John Mayaki Meeting an untimely and violent death in the line of duty is a tragic event that warrants a thorough investigation. It also tests the leadership of those who engaged the victim, who are expected to show empathy and do their best to prevent such tragedies. Last week, Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate, failed this basic test when violence ensued as he reportedly accompanied someone on a strange self-help mission to enforce a disputed judgment. Gunshots were fired, people scrambled for safety, and an officer assigned to protect Okpebholo was seen being ushered away from the chaotic…
A socio-cultural group, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, has congratulated the Executive Chairman, Ika North East Local Government Council, Hon. Monday Hunkanma Odigwe, on his electoral victory at just concluded local council elections in Delta State and his successful swearing in. The congratulation message is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, and made available to newsmen. Comrade Ikeogwu described Hon. Odigwe”s victory and swearing in as a very welcome development to the group in particular, Ika North East people and Deltans in general. He said that the group was convinced of Hon. Odigwe”s victory…
Every man, irrespective of who they are must read the book by a German writer, Esther Villar, in her book “The Manipulated Man” This book has caused outrage and hostile criticism from women, it explains how women since the earliest times have manipulated men and turned them into their slaves, they have pretended to be the oppressed sex while in the real sense they are the oppressors. She explains how a woman manipulates a man skillfully by steps like courtship and “finally marriage , hence the saying “ a man chases a woman until SHE catches him” . In her…
By Jane Uyi Orobosa The Akoko-Edo Youth Congress has warned erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu and the Etsako people in general to stop heating up the polity in Edo State. The group in its first reaction to attempts by Shaibu to forcefully actualise the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which reinstated him, warned Shaibu and the people of Etsako to desist from actions that would continue to marginalise Akoko-Edo in the scheme of things in the state. In a statement on Saturday by its Acting National President, Mr Precious Akande, the AYC said the recent impeachment of Philip…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Justice Stella Anukam on her re-election as Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for another term of six years. Justice Anukam was re-elected at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Executive Council in Accra, Ghana, on Friday. The Nigerian obtained her law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (formerly known as University of Ife), Osun State, Nigeria, in 1984, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in August 1985. She is also a chartered secretary, chartered arbitrator, and seasoned administrator. Justice Anukam has served as former Director of Special Programmes at the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accuses the All Progressives Congress (APC) of masterminding the violence by thugs which resulted in the unfortunate death of a gallant Police officer in Benin City, Edo State capital on Thursday July 18, 2024. The Party calls on the Police to investigate reports that the violence resulted from the reckless demonstration of force by thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC Governorship Candidate, Monday Okpebholo and allying prominent politicians, to accompany them from the Benin Airport into the city with the view to intimidate and instill fear in the citizens. The PDP asserts that the rush…