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By DADA AYOKHAI  The Hon representing Owan Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Julius Ihonvbere has brought joy to the Uhonmora Community in Owan West Local Government Area over his decision to construct a block of 6 classrooms to community secondary  school, Uhonmora Grammar School, which is presently in a dilapidated condition. The Hon member made this disclosure on his Instagram page. According to Prof Ihonvbere, he took the bold step and decisions based on reports from constituents complaints about the deplorable condition of the only secondary school serving the community. He said "This is coming in following reports from constituents on the long abandonment and neglect of the school by both the local and state government, despite the huge funding received from the federal level including the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC)." "This move, is a promise fulfilled and a demonstration of my unrelenting commitment to the development of ed...

By Deborah Coker  A total of 1,156 persons in Ovbiogie community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo have benefitted from a free medical eyes services intervention The intervention was provided by an NGO, Care Vision Support Initiative (CAVSI), in partnership with the Federal Government, and funded by the TY Danjuma Foundation. Speaking with newsmen at Ovbiogie, Dr Fwangshak Kumbak, team lead for CAVSI, said the five-day intervention began on Monday. He said 1,264 persons registered for the free medical eyes services, but 1,156 persons reported for consultation. He said 110 cataracts surgeries, 23 apterygial surgeries, six congenital cataracts, and two other surgeries were carried out on beneficiaries. “We also carried out refraction with 716 glasses issued, while 688 drugs were dispensed. “We screened 515 secondary school students, and 224 primary school pupils. “We trained 16 teachers and 20 health workers from the locality on basic eye care services,’’ he...

By DADA AYOKHAI The acrimony between the Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and the former Edo PDP chairman, Chief Dan Orbih recently  played out  with the governor and his deputy Philip Shaibu  conpiscously absent at his 60th birthday bash  which took place at his Abuja residence. Chief Orbih 60years birthday bash  which took place two days to the PDP National convention in Abuja became an ample opportunity  for  chtief Orbih to exhibits  his political strength in PDP. Either by coincidence or planned arrangements,  Chief Orbih ensured the presence of PDP Leaders across the country led by former country's  vice president, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku,  former Senate president, olusola saraki, his then deputy, Senator Ekweremadu, accompanied by about 7  state governors which includes that of Rivers, Delta, Akwa ibom, Oyo, to attend the birthday and national Assembly members. From Edo state, the crowd cuts across party l...

By DADA AYOKHAI The suspension saga in Edo state chapter of the People's Democratic party,  PDP, is yet to abate as the former Edo state commissioner for women's affairs during the era of former Lucky igbinedion administration, Hajia hope usena Malik and 4 four others were recently  suspended by the party at their ward level. The party in Ward one, Auchi, Etsako West local government where the former commissioner hails from, also suspended 4 other members, they are mallam Anesu Ibrahim, Alhaji  Muhammad Abubakar, Adamson momoh and  Dauda Garuba Aimanesi. According to the statement issued and signed by the PDP ward one chairman Alhaji and 16 others, the suspended were alleged to have engaged in matters which  breach the party constitution, engages in anti party activities, and others. The ward chairman said the a displinary Commitee set up by the party found the suspended members guilty of the alleged offences, hence the suspension. The party said it ...

BY DADA AYOKHAI AN attempted jail break at the Nigerian Correction Center in Benin was  foiled by officials of the Center and other security agencies. Sporadic gun shots were heard around the precient of the Correction Center even as security men condoned Sapele Road and directed motorists to adjoining streets.  A statement by Mr Aminu S. Suleman, the Command's Public Relations Officer (PRO) explained that , "At about 12.30pm, some awaiting  trial inmates especially the recaptured escapees started protest which led to a confrontation between them and the convicted inmates.  "Reinforcement was immediately mobilized from the State headquarters to enforce law and order.  "The situation has been completely controlled and the Custodial Centre is calm. There was no escape of any inmates or death. "Sister security agencies have showed solidarity by drafting their men around the outer perimeter fence to compliment Correctional Service Armed Squad personnel t...

By DADA AYOKHAI The member representing Owan Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon (Prof) Julius Ihonvbere has commiserated with the  Ezekiel's family of Ake, owan East , whose son was recently killed by yet to be identified persons. Prof Ihonvbere's condolence message was conveyed by a high power delegation  who were at the deceased family house village  at  Ake. The delegation  was led by the Political Adviser, to the Hon member,  Rev Andrew Uadia. Also on the entourage were  Senior Media Aide, Comrade Joshua Iraoya,the two Constituency Coordinators for Owan East and West respectively,Mr Daniel Obaide and Sani Frank Friday.  Also part on the delegation were Mr Victor Ibiezugbe   Owan East LGA APC Secretary, and Mr Solomon Otoikhila.  The  late former Owan East Council Scribe,Mr Mike Ezekiel  life was brutally cut short  by unknown gunmen along the Ifon/Uzebba expressway.

By DADA AYOKHAI   Our Lady of Fatima Col­lege, Auchi, Old Boys As­sociation (OLOFOBA), has said that it executed and completed 20 projects in the school as part of its contributions to support educational development of the school. Hon. Pascal Ugbome, the OLOFOBA National Presi­dent, stated this at the 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association held in Auchi, Edo State. According to him, the association embarked on 20 projects in the last three years and completed them in record time He listed some of the proj­ects as perimeter fencing of the school, renovation of classrooms, construction of basketball court, provision of borehole and reticula­tion, renovation of Corpers’ Lodge, electrification of the school and provision of se­curity light. Others are construction of 14 shops along Jattu road, provision of notebooks and payment of WAEC fees for students, donation of fur­niture for staff offices and provision of 200 chairs and desks among others. He thanked th...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Chief Dan Orbih, on his 60th birthday. The governor, in a statement, wished Orbih many more years of celebration in good health and happiness, praying that God grants him wisdom and grace to continue to serve our great nation, Nigeria. Obaseki noted, “On behalf of the government and people of Edo State, I congratulate you, Chief Dan Osi Orbih as you join the sexagenarians. I wish you many more years of impactful service to our dear country.” Chief orbih was the former chairman, peoples Democratic party PDP, Edo state chapter and now south South zonal chairman of the party.

By DADA AYOKHAI  An Abuja High Court   Holden at Bwari, Abuja FCT, has granted an Interim Injunction stopping the  PDP, from tampering or substituting other names to replace those duly elected as statutory delegates for the PDP National Convention . The Edo State governor Mr Godwin Obaseki has in a meeting of PDP leaders held at the Government House directed that harmonization list must be ready ahead of the national convention of the party. The court order has temporarily brought to an end the issue of which of the list between harmonization and original to be used by Edo delegates at the convention. In Suit No. FCT/KC/CV/2689/21 M/7111/2021 between Kayode Ogunubi, Akoko-Edo PDP Chairman and others, being the Claimants/Applicants, and PDP, His Excellency,  Governor Finitri,  being the Defendants, Councel to the Claimant/ Applicants, Chief Ferdinand Orbih SAN in an originating summons argued by C.P. Aninwoya Esq. Obtained an Order of court grant...

By Deborah Coker  The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Edo Chapter,  said it would attend the PDP National convention scheduled to take place in Abuja this weekend, as a united  family. Mr Chris Nehikhare, State Publicity Secretary of the party, announced this while briefing newsmen on the state of preparedness of the chapter for the convention. Nehikhare disclosed that the state chapter had prepared all its elected national and statutory delegates for the election of the national executives. “And the first step we will be taking is to elect the new executive during the convention. An executive that will pilot the party to victory come 2023. “In doing that, the party a couple of days ago unveiled the convention logo, slogan and theme with the title: ”Come let’s rescue Nigeria together”. “It is our umbrella covering over Nigeria, and you know our umbrella is big enough to accommodate all manners and shades of people for the common good of the country,” he said....

By DADA AYOKHAI The ceremony to confer a   chieftancy  title of  Iyase of Uwanno Kingdom,   Etsako East Local Government area of Edo State on   Senator representing Edo North  at the National Assembly, Senator Francis Alimikhena did not live up to its billing on the 23rd day of October, 2021. The media aides  to the senator  had days to the ceremony did some media  hypes  with the names dropping  of who is who in the society will grace the occasion. Among those expected according to them  were the leadership of the National Assembly led by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan, his deputy, Senator Omo Agege, Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, his deputy, Philip Shaibu, All Progressive Congress (APC) Leaders across the state and that of the national level. Unfortunately, the chairs meant for the dignitaries  were copiously  emptied and later occupied by coopted guests.  Al...

By  DADA AYOKHAI Clear and inherent deficiency in the Nigerian 1999 constitution(as amended) has been identified as the major challenge affecting the smooth running of NIGERIA'S democracy, vis-a-vis national development.  Edo state President,  National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Comrade Lazarus Imokhai Adorolo, who stated this while chatting with Newsmen in Benin City, said "the current constitution operated by Nigeria did not consider certain factors which include the administration of local government councils in Nigeria, except these sections and subsections are amended, the average Nigerians who form the majority at the grassroot will not enjoy the dividend of democracy". Comrade Adorolo said the "Constitutional imposition of both the Federal  and state Governments in the day-to-day running of the councils has crippled the essence of creating the local government councils as a third tier of government." The NULGE President opined...

 By DADA AYOKHAI An Abuja High Court sitting in Federal capital Territory ,Fct, has  given clearance to 5 Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Chairmen from Edo North District of the state along with four others whose name were not  listed in the court order, the clearance to participate  in the party National Convention slated for October 30 and 31 without restraint. The interim restraining order was delivered by justice M.B. Belogore . Justice Belgore, relying on motion on Ex-parte  motion filed by C.P Aninwoya Esq granted the prayers of the claimants. The Chairmen in a suit no.Fct/HC/CO/2689/21m/7111/2021 had dragged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the National chairman of the PDP National  convention who is also the Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu  Fintiri or  his agents from preventing them from participating in the party's National Convention. The 5 Local government Chairmen , Kayode Ogunnbi, Hon Kassim Abdulkarrem, Vincent E...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 2, Auchi,  Etsako West local government area of Edo state, has  suspended 10 of its officials for alleged anti-party activities. Those alleged to have involved in the said anti-party activities are Nash Momodu, Yahaya Umoru, Hassan Bawa, Aruna Muhammed, Shaka Victor Momoh, Aruna Oseni. Others are Abibat Momodu, Zuberu Momodu, Mrs Elemah Nefishetu and Sumaila Bello Sule. The letter for the suspension was signed by the Ward Chairman, Suileman Momodu, Secretary, Elamah Abdulganinu and  17 others. The chairman listed their offenses as follow, breaching of the party constitution and manifesto, disobedience and neglect to carryout lawful directive of the party organ and officers of the party, engaging in anti-party activities, engagement in a conduct likely to cause disaffection among members of the party and is likely to distrupt the peaceful, lawful and efficient conduct of the business of the party. Other...

By DADA AYOKHAI The  National Screening committee of the People's Democratic party,PDP, has cleared, Hon Timothy Osadolor for the position of National Deputy Youth Leader's position microzone to the state. Hon Osadolor who is a sole nominee from Edo state  name was amongst  the list of cleared aspirants released  by the screening committee . As regards the issue  of not being a member of the party as claimed by a section of PDP in his local government.  Hon  Osadolor was said to have presented a PDP membership card duly signed by the National chairman of the party, Prince Uche  Secondus  as a prove of his membership of the party.  Hon Timothy  Osa Osadolor,  hails from OHE in Uhunmwonde Local Government area of Edo state. According to his profile, hon Osadolor is a  grassroot mobiliser and accomplished farmer . He is a  graduate of Industrial Chemistry from the prestigious Ambrose Alli university, where he...

By DADA AYOKHAI A former secretary of Owan East local government, Hon Mike Ezekiel has been reportedly hacked to death by an unknown gunmen at the ifon _uzebba road closed to the border between Edo and Ondo states. The lifeless body riddled with bullets of the former scribe of the Owan East local government has been deposited in the morgue. Mr Mike Ezekiel , who hails from Ake, was the Secretary to Owan East Local Government Transition Committee between 2010 to 2012 . This sad incident was revealed through a statement issued  by the Hon member representing owan federal constituency, Prof Julius ihonvbere. The Hon statement which was signed by the senior media aide, Mr Joshua Iraoya said: "Hon (Prof) Julius Ihonvbere has expressed sadness,disgust and dejection over the sudden demise of Mr Mike Ezekiel,former Secretary to Owan East Local Government Council who was gruesomely murdered over the weekend along Ifon/Uzebba road" " news of the death of Ezekiel has le...

By DADA AYOKHAI   The Edo State Judiciary has absolved self from restraining order on the National Vice Chairman, South-South, Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Chief Dan Osi Orbih, Rt. Hon. Ogbeide Ihama & others in attempt to prevent them from participation in the forthcoming PDP National Convention slated for 30th and 31st of October, 2021. In the disclaimer dated 23rd October, 2021 with Our Ref. No. EDJ/PRO.2021/Vol.11/130 issued and signed by the Chief Registrar, H. O. Osawaru Esq., stated that there was no truth in the said media outlets and online publications. According to to the disclaimer, “The attention of the Edo State Judiciary has been drawn to the publications by some media outlets and online news publications to the effect that an Edo State High Court presided over by Hon. Justice J. O. Okeaya-Inneh retrained the National Vice Chairman (South South of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) Chief Dan Orbih and the State Secretary of the Party, Hilary Otsu ...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki,has nominated one Timothy Osadolor  from Uhunomwode local government for the position of National Deputy Youth  Leader  of  the People's  Democratic party, PDP,ahead of the national convention of the party slated for October 30 and 31. The PDP  governors in the South South zone had during a party's meeting microzone the National Deputy Youth Leader 's position of the party to Edo state. The Edo state PDP chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, was said to have conceded the slot to  Governor Obaseki in his capacity as the Leader of the party to nominate a candidate for the  available position. The Governor for reasons  best known to him was said to have unilaterally   nominated  and forward one Mr Timothy Osadolor name from Uhunomwode local government of the state to the National Screening committee of the party for clearance for  available slot. Timothy Osadolor na...

By DADA AYOKHAI The PDP vice chairman south South zone, Chief Dan orbih has played a smart one on the Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki,  over an  attempt to use Edo state judiciary  to scuttle his participation in the party National convention slated for Abuja on October 30 and 31 in Abuja through a restraining Court order.   . The Obaseki"s  camp had  through proxies, Chief Idehen Manfred Ekundayo, Mr. Stanley Iduoze and Odior Omadimhe (Claimants) in the suit marked B/218/os/2021 aim to secure a restraining order from an Edo State High court sitting in Benin restraining Chief Orbih, Ogbeide Ihama and all those earlier suspended  from participating in the PDP National convention. The court  presided over by justice Okeaya-Inneh refused to retrained  Chief Orbih, Ogbeide ihama  and all the suspended party  members rather placed them on notice and subsequently adjourned the matter to November 2 for hearing.  The ...

By DADA AYOKHAI   The Edo Civil Society Organisations, EDOCSO, has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent request for fund from the Federal Government for a National Livestock Transformation Programme was a misrepresentation of Edo people position at a town hall meeting and the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum on open grazing. Obaseki had, after attending the town hall meeting last week, flew to Abuja to request President Muhammad Buhari for  fund to establish Livestock Transformation Programme in Edo State. Governor Obaseki said in the meeting with Buhari: “It should also be able to help Edo people benefit from the funding that is now being made available for people who want to go into the livestock business and have made investments in ranches and other similar livestock programmes.”  EDOCSO, in a press conference held in Benin , said if the agreement reached at the town hall meeting and by the Southern Governors’ Forum was in variation with O...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Hon member representing owan federal constituency at the National Assembly, Prof Julius ihonvbere has  embarked on a construction of Nomadic schools across the constituency. Prof Ihonvbere made the disclosure on his Instagram page. According to the lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House committee on Basic Education, said  his intervention in the construction of the  schools is to help give them a facelifts. He said: "Displeased with the dilapidated condition of most of the Nomadic schools in terms of structures, absence of teachers and furniture, hence my decision to intervene. When this project is completed, it will provide a habitable learning environment for the students." "Upon funding of the 2021 Fiscal year Zonal Intervention Projects by the Federal Government, I have initiated the construction of two (2) classrooms, with office and stores, a block of three (3) VIP toilets and supply of furniture to Eaka Nomadic Primary School, Urhoe i...

By Deborah Coker  The management of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, Uhogua, Edo, says that 90 per cent of the IDPs students who sat for the June/July National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) were successful. Pst. Evelyn Omigie, the Assistant Coordinator of the camp, managed by the Home for the Needy Foundation, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Benin. Omigie said that 117 students from the camp sat for the examination, out of which 99 came out successful in the result released recently. She added that 59 of the students enrolled for science subjects and 43 for arts subjects, out of which 45 for science and 39 for arts, respectively, cleared all their papers. She added that the 15 students that enrolled for social sciences in the exams were all successful. Omigie appealed to corporate bodies and kind hearted Nigerians to come to the aid of the IDP students in the camp through scholarship...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Managing Director of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), Engineer saliu Ahmed has congratulated the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the renewal of Colonel David Imuse (Rtd) and Mr Jarrett Tenebe mandates as State Chairman and Deputy chairman respectively of the party in the just concluded nationwide State congresses of the party. In a statement personally signed by the APC frontline leader in the State, he  described the renewal  of the duo's mandate as  well deserved and an epitome  of confidence by the leadership and members of the party across  State. He, however, urged the newly constituted exco  not to rest on their oars in ensuring that the party  reclaimed the Edo State government house in 2024. Engr Ahmed  gave kudos to the  immense contribution of the former Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and other party leaders of achieving a win-win...

By DADA AYOKHAI The former Senator representing Edo North District at the National Assembly, Senator Domingo Obende, has condoled the former chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State council, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, over the loss of his mother. The former chairman's mother, Ayaba Comfort Boladele Aladenika, transited on the 15th of July at  the age of 91.  The former Senator who is an All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Edo North District of the state's  condolence message was conveyed in a letter addressed  to the former number one Journalist in the state. According to Senator Domingo's message , "the loss of Matriarch  of Aladenika family has created a wide gap which he described as  an irreplaceable vaccum not only in the family but to the entire community".  The former Senator acknowledged the good legacy and the positive impact she made in the lives of her people and the community at large. He said, "I wish that her hi...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, will soon engage in another political battle over the choice of candidate to fill the position of the National Deputy Youth Leader  microzone to the state by the party to be formalized at the National convention slated for October 30 and 31st. The Edo State PDP chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi according to source unanimously  conceded the choice of who occupied that position to the state governor in tune as the Leader of the party in the state. The state chairman's  action is said not to go down well with party leaders in the state who felt a meeting should be convened  to  draw necessary prerequisites  for the choice candidate. According to the group, the title  Leader of the party  bestowed on governor by the PDP arrangements,  does  not intend in any way makes  the governor a   sole administrator . Again, the  party leaders said the...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic party,PDP, will at the party's convention slated for October 30 and 31st in Abuja present a candidate for the office of the National Deputy Youth Leader of the party. The office of the National Youth leader was microzone to Edo state after the meeting of the South South governors of the party meant to  reallocate offices allotted to the zone . The last position held by the state at the PDP national office was that of Deputy National Woman leader which was occupied by Hajia Adiza Umoru from Edo North district. Unfortunately, Hajia  Umoru resigned her appointment before the end of her tenure without any cogent reason during the face off between National Chairman of PDP, Mr secondus and his former leader, Governor Wike of Rivers state.  The Edo State PDP chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi and the state governor Mr Godwin Obaseki are expected to determine which of the district in the state to fill the slot. ...

By DADA AYOKHAI   The 26-year-old reality star had also featured in multiple music videos and skits. But typical of an ambitious person, Liquorose, whose real name is Roseline Afije, wanted more. After an impressive stint characterised by determination, wit, and creativity; Liquorose emerged as the show’s runner-up. Can you briefly take us through your background? I’m Rose Afije, from Otuo, Owan east LGA in Edo state. I was born and raised in Lagos. I’m 26 years old. I’m the last born in a family of four.  To many, you were a well-made dancer before coming for the show, what prompted your foray into BBNaija? Financial stability for myself and my family and the fact that the reality show is a big platform where you can actually reach a larger audience and showcase to the world what you have. I wasn’t made before coming to the house.   There are things behind the camera people don’t know. My family had financial struggles, so financial stability was the major re...

By DADA AYOKHAI A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo North Senatorial District of the state, led by the media mongul, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi has met in Agenebode , Etsako East local government. The faction, in their meeting, passed a vote of confidence on Chief Dan Orbih and others purportedly suspecded by another faction of the Edo North PDP leaders which was later ratified by a group of PDP leaders with governor Obaseki and his deputy, Philip shaibu in attendance.   The gathering which was refered to as Edo North Senatorial Zone quarterly meeting, took place at the country home of Chairman, DAAR Communications and Board of Trustees (BOT) member, Chief Raymond Dokpesi  in Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo State,.  The statement which was signed by Baba Sheriff Idenobemhe, Assistant Secretary (Edo North) pleaded that all hands should be on deck to work towards a successful national convention coming up in Abuja in a few ...

By DADA AYOKHAI The outcome of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) state's congress to elect party officers which took place in Benin, saw the displacement of Barrister S. S Mayaki as the party's Vice Chairman for Edo North Senatorial District. The lawyer turned politician, Mayaki, was replaced by Hon Aslem Agbabi also from Akoko Edo local government. The replacement of Barrister Mayaki by Hon Aslem Agbabi, a  former member of Edo State House of Assembly and Chairman of Akoko-Edo local government is expected to change the power play in Akoko Edo  and Edo North politics ahead of the National Assembly Election in 2023. The duo of Mayaki and Agbabi, though from the same party but belong to different blogs within the party.  It is claimed that the emergence of Hon Agbabi  might put a halt to the dominance of  Akpatason Peter, a member of the House of Representativese  in Akoko Edo politics.

By DADA AYOKHAI The South-South Zonal Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP , said the party is a creation of the law hence the adherence to those  laws  as enshrined in the party's constitution. The  zonal  statement which was signed by the Publicity Secretary, Bishop Ante, is a reaction to the suspension placed on some party leaders by the Edo State chapter of the party. The statement urged party  leaders and members to disregard the purported suspension of Chief Dan Orbih, Honorable Ogbeide Ihama and others. “Firstly, we want to state clearly that the Peoples Democratic Party is a party governed by law, and these laws are enshrined in the party’s 2017 Constitution as Amended. “Section 57(2) has clearly provided that every Disciplinary Committee shall be formed by the Executives of the party at that level. But in the present case, there is nothing to show that the duly elected party executives constituted any such committee. By this, the C...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo State chapter of the All progressives congress, APC, has returned    Mr Jarrett Tenebe as the party deputy chairman . Jarrett Tenebe along with others state officers were elected through affirmation by the party delegates  during the party state congress which took place at the University of Benin sports complex, Benin, Edo state capital. Mr Tenebe who hails from ikabigbo, Etsako West local government in Edo north district of the state is one Young Turks expected to managed the affairs of the party in the next four years. Tenebe who command large followers especially among the Youths in the Edo north became the party deputy state chairman last year during the face off crisis between Edo state governor Mr Godwin Obaseki and his godfather, comrade Adams Oshiomole. The crisis led to the defection of the former deputy chairman, a fellow Etsako man, Mr Asekhomeh to the PDP  and was immediately replaced with MrJarrett Tenebe.aka emperor ...

By DADA AYOKHAI A former Edo state commissioner for budget for planning, Hajia Maryam Abubakar has stepped down her ambition  of  contesting as the state woman Leader, Edo state APC,  barely few hours to the state congresses to elect the state  party officials. Hajia  Abubakar who hails from Edo north district of the state announced her withdrawal through the social media. It was gathered that the party leaders led by former Edo state governor, comrade Adams Oshiomole appealled to the former commissioner to step her ambition  in the spirit of consensus. Her withdrawal  will paved way for the  incumbent woman leader, Mrs Betty okoebor,  to be returned unopposed.   In withdrawing from the race,  also appreciated some of party leaders , she said: " Good day to my APC family, I want to use this medium to thank all the women and men of our great party who supported me in one way or the other when I came out to contest fo...

By DADA AYOKHAI The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has given   support to the proposed integration of the old and new members of the party in the spirit of harmonization but added that those holding positions cannot be forced to religuish their positions  expect they resign. The party position was brought to the fore by the state chairman of the party, Dr Tony Aziegbemi  through a leak internal memo to the party stakeholders. The memo stated thus: "Consequent on the stakeholders meeting held on October 2, 2021, it was agreed and resolved that those holding positions in the executives CANNOT be forced out, but appealed to, to voluntarily resign."  "The party at the state level has setup a high powered Integeation Technical Committee to design a template for the integration program.  The committee report and recommendation will be out as soon as the committee completes its assignment. " Even though we encourage local solutions to achi...

By DADA AYOKHAI A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, barred the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from recognising or acting upon a resolution of its chapter in Edo State, which ratified the suspension of its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. The court, in an ex-parte order that was issued by Justice O. A. Adeniyi, ordered the party not to give effect to Orbih’s purported suspension, pending the determination of a suit pending before it. Justice Adeniyi directed that the order should be served on the PDP forthwith, even as he adjourned hearing of the suit till December 10. It will be recalled that the Edo State chapter of the PDP had last Monday, ratified the suspension of Orbih and others accused of sabotaging the interest of the party. Their suspension was reportedly ratified by all PDP leaders across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state during an enlarged mee...

By DADA AYOKHAI The APC Leader in Edo Central Senatorial district, chief Francis Inegbeneki,  said he has not in anyway dropped his ambition to vie for the  chairmanship seat of the party during the state congresses slated for  Saturday in Benin city and other states  across the country. Chief Inegbeniki  make the declaration in a press statement in Benin. The APC Leader statement is a reaction to dispelled  a rumour that he has stepped down from the chairmanship race. According to him "There is a rumor going round, that, I have stepped down or asked to step down. I'm here to set the record straight and therefore, I wish to state emphatically, that, I'm still on the race! " Chief Inegbeneki further claimed he was aware of a meeting where the conveners  vowed that it was either a consensus or no congresses. "It is true, that, there was a kangaroo meeting, held few hours ago, where it was insinuated that, the Edo APC state congress will not h...

By DADA AYOKHAI Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki yesterday met President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja to urge the President to provide funds for the Fulanis who are into cow rearing as a business concern to  venture into  ranching, which  is a  modern way of managing cow rearing and  an alternative to open gracing . Many  Edolites are miffed that the state governor met Mr President purely for grazing business but failed to discuss core issues on the minds of Edolites - like the deplorable condition of federal roads in the state and the level of insecurity. Speaking to correspondents after the meeting, Mr Obaseki affirmed that while many southern states have passed the anti-opening grazing law as agreed, Edo was yet to do so because it wanted to be sure it could enforce the law. He said he told the president that Edo people have resolved that ranching was a private business but since it is expensive, the federal government ...