By Jane Uyi Orobosa So, on Thursday, July 18, what Edo people feared most, eventually reared its ugly face. It was a glimpse reappearance of the dreaded Lions and Tigers known for unleashing terror and violence on hapless people whose major preoccupation is how to manage and eke out daily bread in an unfriendly, unsmiling economy foisted on Nigerians by an APC government. The judgement of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday which quashed the impeachment of Philip Shaibu, but which has since been quickly appealed and a stay of execution sought, provided the platform for the show…
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Ohaneze Ndigbo Women Wing Worldwide has unanimously endorsed the creation of Anioma State and called on Igbo women and mothers across Nigeria and in the diaspora to rally support for the actualisation of the proposed state. In a statement jointly signed by the National Women Leader, Chief (Hon) Amb. Rita-Daniels Chukwuji and the Secretary, Chief (Mrs) Ifeoma Amadi (JP), the women front of the pan Igbo sociocultural body urged all relevant stakeholders needed to actualise the Anioma project to work in unison. “Igbo women everywhere should come together to support the ongoing lobby for the creation of Anioma State. Our…
As the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, clocks 65 today, his media team, Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO), has sent warm felicitations to him, describing him as a man of the people. In a short statement on Friday in Benin City, TAMO said Ighodalo is loved by virtue of his humility notwithstanding his high pedigree and antecedents. “We at Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) rejoice with you, sir, as you celebrate your 65th step on this terrestrial plain. A journey conspicuously marked by solid achievements. We wish you many happier years ahead…
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has blamed the erstwhile deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu for the violence that erupted in Benin City on Thursday. He said the wanton destruction of property and the loss of life of an officer in Benin City was triggered by Shaibu’s resort to self help in a bid to actualise the judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja which reinstated him. Osagie contended that the attendant violence that greeted Philip Shaibu’s return to Edo State was a confirmation of the fact that Shaibu’s…
Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the landslide victory of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the just concluded Local Government Council Elections is a testament to the fact that the state chapter of the party is waxing stronger by the day under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Dr Oghenesivbe made the assertion while speaking as guest of Trend 100.9 FM Radio in Asaba, saying that winning elections is a serious business, which is why electioneering victories can only be attained through a united, active and productive party…
By Thompson Eferakeya Chaos and pandemonium reigned freely in Benin on Thursday as impeached former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu returned to Benin. In a bid to make a show of his return to the state following a court judgment in Abuja on Wednesday, Shaibu in cahoot with the All Progressives Congress APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, hired thugs to receive him at the Benin Airport. As expected, the thugs soon went berserk, shooting sporadically in all directions and smashing both private and government cars and other vehicles within sight. Campaign banners and billboards were not spared either. The rampaging thugs…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024. President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity,…
By Abel Johngold ASABA– Delta State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NOAFMCS), today in Asaba, held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elected new executives to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next one year. Those elected includes Patricia Nkiru Umunna (Mrs), President, Florence Isioma Nwabuzo (Mrs), Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Ebruduagbor, Secretary, Sarah Owho Owhere (Mrs), Treasurer, Ngozi Onyema (Mrs) and Comrade Wilbet Ijeoma as Members. In her acceptance speech, Mrs Patricia Umunna, the President, stated that she was overwhelmed with joy for the support members of NOAFMCS gave her and…
Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) has hailed Wednesday’s judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which affirmed the nomination of Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 Governorship election in Edo State. In a statement issued in Benin City, TAMO said “the judgment represents a landmark pronouncement by upholding the sanctity of the PDP Governorship primary in Edo State which held on February 22, 2024 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. It’s surely a good victory for democracy and rule of law. “We note with satisfaction, the spontaneous…
Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement that faulted the impeachment of the erstwhile deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Government has filed a stay of execution of the judgement. Pending the hearing of the appeal of the judgement, the incumbent Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins remains and continues to serve as the valid deputy Governor of Edo State. He will continue to serve in this capacity and would be recognized as such. The government hereby calls on the people of Edo State to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses. Chris Nehikhare Commissioner for Communication…