One of MKO Abiola’s sons, Abdul Mumuni has revealed that the late Nigerian businessman cum politician gave birth to “only 55 children”. Mumuni, in a recent episode of the Mic On Podcast, said despite the narrative Abiola had 40 wives and 103 children, “DNA tests confirmed only 55 as his biological offspring”. “You know the Abiola family, we are not that much. People think we are a lot. We are only 55. Well, there were 40 wives. Then according to the will… I think about forty-something though. There were some wives that were not there at the end. But not…
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Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe on Tuesday June 18, concluded Ward to Ward electioneering campaigns with resounding endorsement by the LGA’s Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, across interdenominational spectrum. Chairman of Ethiope East CAN, Pastor Linus Enomolele, disclosed that Ogedegbe has been identifying with CAN in multifaceted ways, and had also in time past got deeply involved in uplifting the living standards of indigents, youths and women through his numerous philanthropic gestures and selfless service. He said Ogedegbe’s humility and integrity cannot be faulted by any right thinking…
A former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Victoria Amu, has dumped the party and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Amu, in doing this, threw her weight behind the party’s candidate in the September 21 governorship election, Dr Asue Ighodalo. She made this declaration during a press conference held at the PDP Secretariat in Benin City on Tuesday, emphasizing that she was happy to end her “18 years of political wilderness” in the APC. Amu, a former Senior Special Assistant, SSA, has pledged to deliver the Owan Federal Constituency for the…
The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, PhD, ANIPR, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori of Delta State on his 61 years Birthday Anniversary. Osuoza, in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba, said Governor Oborevwori deserved to be celebrated for his outstanding contributions to governance in the state and humanity. While saying that they (political appointees) were privileged to have worked with Governor Oborevwori, the Information Commissioner noted that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has turned the entire Delta landscape to a construction site in just one year in office adding that the state stood to gain more…
Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko North Local Government Area, Elder Prince Godwin Ogorugba has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on his 61st birth anniversary. Ogorugba in a statement on Wednesday in Asaba, said Governor Oborevwori deserved to be celebrated for his outstanding contributions to governance in the state and humanity. He said Governor Oborevwori has turned the entire Delta landscape to a construction site in just one year in office adding that the state stood to gain more from Governor’s MORE Agenda in the years to come. “On behalf of my family and…
The immediate past member representing Oredo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbiede Ihama Omoregie, has been expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for anti-party activities. He was expelled by Ward 2, Oredo Local Government Area (LGA), following the resolution of an enlarged meeting by the ward members and executives, held on Airport Road in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Reading the resolution, the Chairman of PDP Ward 2, in Oredo, Lawrence Aguebor said the expulsion followed the suspension of Ogbeide Ihama by the ward executives and critical stakeholders of Oredo Ward 2, who met on…
By Emmanuel Okoro The Chairman, Delta Trust Mortgage Bank and UIDC Security, Honourable Jude Ogbimi, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on his 61 years Birthday Anniversary. This was contained in a congratulatory message he personally signed and titled: “Happy Birthday To Our Dynamic Governor @ 61”, made available to newsmen today. According to the message: “I, Honourable Jude Ogbimi, Chairman, Delta Trust Mortgage Bank, on behalf of my family and political associates, wish to heartily felicitate His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, on the attainment of his 61st birthday anniversary. “Your Excellency, I…
By George Etakibuebu Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has committed a grave political mistake that may come to haunt him immeasurably in 2027. On Saturday, June 15, he was in Benin City , Edo State capital, to raise the hand of Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the party, in a show of endorsement and validation for the coming September 21 governorship election in the state. This was against all entreaties and explanations by concerned Edo indigenes, and in particular, a larger chunk of the vibrant members of the Obidient Movement…
Former aides to members of the Delta State House of Assembly, comprising politicians and professionals, have issued a stern warning to the Delta State House of Assembly and the Delta State Government. They threatened to pursue legal action if their furniture and severance allowances remain unpaid. The Aides, under the banner of the Forum of Past Political Aides of the 5th, 6th, and 7th Assembly, made this known through their legal counsel D.O. Jarikre & Associates, who addressed a letter to Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The letter, dated June 6, 2024, highlighted the group’s frustration with the government’s failure…
The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), has been hailed as an uncommon and foremost pipeline security outfit whose commitment to community and social development is unparalleled in Urhoboland, the Niger Delta and beyond. This commendation was made recently by several stakeholders from different communities and kingdoms in Urhobo ethnic nation including social media and the civil society actors at a meeting in Ekiugbo Community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, with Civicist Rex Anighoro to deliberate on issues of citizens engagement and community empowerment. While declaring support for the activities of PINL in Urhoboland, the leaders…