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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo State, for retaining the coveted title. Usman, at the weekend defeated his rival, Jorge Masvidal in a rematch with a vicious second-round knockout, to retain the UFC welterweight championship, putting his name on the short list of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Obaseki, in a statement, celebrated the undisputed champion for his agility, vigour and confidence, commending him for always showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. He said: “I congratulate our own Kamaru Usman for retaining his title as the undisputed welterweight champion of UFC. The ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ once again shines brightly as an Edo Star, showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. “We are proud of his achievements and wish him more victories in his career.”

The Insurgents are responsible for the attack on the Imo State Police Headquarters and the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service on 5th April, 2021. They have also carried out series of calculated, violent attacks on security personnel and formations in the south east and south south of the country.  As the security forces approached the base of the insurgents, they came under rapid fire from the group. In a bold and clinical response,  the joint security forces fought back gallantly. The Forces eventually neutralized the overall commander of the insurgents  in the Southeast popularly known as Ikonso Commander and six (6) other armed fighters of the insurgent group. Commander Ikonso is known as the Vice President designate  as well as the coordinator of all the militia operations of the group. He was the mastermind and coordinator of the attack on the Imo Police Headquarters and several other attacks on security and military personnel and facilities.  The operation is part

The Edo State Government has revoked the Uzanu clan from existence saying the continouse existence of the clan has heighten insecurity challenges and communal clashes in the State.  "Uzanu was just a small village with less than Seven hundred adult population the former Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Clement Agba connived together to convert into a clan during his era to fulfill political interest against the which of the majority despite series of protest and litigation against the creation of the clan." "Since  the creation of Uzanu clan all nebouring communities have been leaving under security threat and various forms of killing being supervised by their already deposed Oniola traditional ruler.  On assumption of office, the incumbent administration has taken several steps to resolve continuous communal clashes instigated by the leadership of Uzanu but the adamant nature of the Uzanu people in abiding by government peaceful resolution to their land disputes le

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) laments the  Tuesday night's massacre of no fewer than 30 compatriots in simultaneous bandit attacks on four villages in two local government areas of Zamfara state. The party also bemoans the killing of a staff as well as abduction of unknown number of students of Greenfield University in Kaduna state, the same Tuesday night. It is saddening that bandits and terrorist elements are now holding our nation to ransom due to the manifest lack of commitment by the Buhari Presidency and the disoriented All Progressives Congress (APC) to decisively confront the situation and secure our country. Today, under President Muhammadu Buhari, our nation has become an expansive killing field where bandits, terrorist, kidnappers and invaders are having a field day despoiling our communities and killing our compatriots.  This is completely unacceptable! Our party recalls that we had advised President Buhari to conduct a holistic rejigging of our national security a

The Edo State Government has announced the inclusion of degrees in Banking and Finance (BSC) in the state’s scheme of service. The Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in a circular letter with reference number CA/VOL.11/T/257, said Serving Officers with degrees in Banking and Finance are now to be considered for the various cadres while candidates with the same degrees are also to be considered for employment. He said the inclusion of the degree holders in the scheme of service is for Procurement Officer, Commercial Officer and Investment Officer Cadres. Okungbowa noted: “The Edo State Government has announced the inclusion of degrees in Banking and Finance (BSC) in the scheme of service for the following cadres: Procurement Officer Cadre, Commercial Officer Cadre and Investment Officer Cadre.  “This according to the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq., in a Circular Letter with reference number CA/VOL.11/T/257, sequel to the approval given by the National

  The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James 'm' 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya 'f' at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 year old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.  The Commissioner of Police,Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter.  CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI  POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER  LAGOS STATE COMMAND  IKEJA-LAGOS  22ND APRIL, 2021 ME: This is almost unreal if i didn't know any better. No one is to be trusted in safeguarding  our children. Paedophiles are not riff raffs but sometimes r

By Emeka Obitube  Imo State born social media comedian Miss MERCY CYNTHIA MMESOMA GINIKACHUKWU NNADI popularly known by her stage name (ADA-JESUS) is dead. She died in the early hours of Wednesday at an undisclosed hospital were she was being treated for kidney failure. She was aged 24. May God forgive all her short comings and accept her soul in paradise.

•Governor Also Assents To Bill Regulating Lotteries, Online Gaming Services   Lagos State has moved to deepen the culture of accountability and transparency in the expenditure of appropriated public funds, with the signing of a bill by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, establishing an anti-corruption commission in the State. The Governor assented to Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission Bill of 2021 at a brief ceremony held in Alausa. The legislation, sponsored by the executive arm of the Government, was signed into law days after it was passed by the House of Assembly. With the legislation coming into force, the anti-corruption commission, which will be formally set up in the coming days by the Governor, is backed by the instrument of law to investigate and prosecute officials of the State Government and registered contractors indicted for economic crimes and financial misappropriation. Also, Sanwo-Olu assented to the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority Bill of

The Pe oples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State has recorded another feat at the just concluded Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship elections that held across the state, yesterday, April 17, 2021. The 23 LGA Chairmanship positions were won by candidates of the PDP, as well as all the 319 wards in the state were won by Councillorship Candidates that contested on the platform of the party. The election was crisis free and without tension as described by the State Chairman of the PDP, His Excellency, Ambassador Desmond Akawor who expressed satisfaction in the process. Under the Leadership of His Excellency, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and the Chairmanship of His Excellency,  Ambassador Desmond Akawor, the PDP is as solid as ever, maintaining the winning streaks the party is known to have since inception, in 1999. Hearty congratulations to all the Chairman elects and Councillor elects across the state. Power to the People! Joy Oyaghiri-Fagbemi,  April 18, 2021.

  Elempe Dele I have struggled to shrug off the thoughts to write about one of our most distinguished leader in PDP, Hon. Paschal Ogbome, AKA Ominimi of Africa, as he adds one more year to his years here on earth, but the temptation to pour the befitting encomium to his worthy character took precedence.  I have known so many men in the course of my life and in the meantime foray into politics, not so many charm me as Ominimi does. Apart from being an asset to humanity, he happen to be available to many endearments to which even those who might be opposed to him in politics or otherwise will testify. He is first a family man, then a gentleman, a mentor, a friend, a father figure, an associate, a solicitor and a politically savvy detribalised cosmopolitan individual. He cuts his teeth into the three senatorial districts in long term friendships that you would suspect he is from the trio. Oh yes, he is a veteran in making friends.  His style is suave and would always stand out as an iconi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) condemns the attempt by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to deny the printing of N60 billion by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at its behest. The PDP asserts that the admission by CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, that the apex bank has been printing money at the bidding of government, has vindicated its earlier stand that the Buhari-led APC administration is characterized by concealments, deceit and falsehood. The PDP flays the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajiya Zainab Ahmed, for attempting to mislead Nigerians by denying the revelations by the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, that N60 billion was printed in March to support federal allocation to states. Governor Obaseki, as a financial expert, who is not known for flippancy, must be commended for his act of patriotism in exposing the dire economic situation our nation has been plunged under the Buhari administration. A situation where the Federal Government

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal in Abuja barred a medical doctor from practising for life, while another one earned a six-month suspension. The two medical practitioners were punished for gross negligence, incompetence and malpractice, the tribunal ruled. Delivering his judgment on Thursday, chairman of the MDPDT, Prof. Abba Waziri Hassan, said the name of a Consultant Surgeon at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Sunday Elusoji, should be struck off the register of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The interpretation of the verdict was that Elusoji had been barred for life from practising as a medical doctor. Elusoji was arraigned on four counts of conducting himself “infamously in a professional respect,” contrary to the provisions of Rule 29.4 h of the Code of Medical Ethics in Nigeria 2008 edition. He pleaded not guilty. Elusoji was convicted of engaging in malpractice while attending to one Uwa Osagie in his private facility, Our M

President Muhammadu Buhari has announced Usman Alkali Baba as the new acting inspector-general of police, with immediate effect. Maigari Dingyadi, minister of police affairs, communicated the president’s directive to state house correspondents at the presidential villa on Tuesday. Alkali will replace Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. More to follow…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock over the death of right activist, social crusader and National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin. The PDP describes the death of Odumakin as a huge loss to the nation and particularly, the PDP, given his erudite contributions to national dialogue and relentless commitment towards the development of democratic ethos in our country. Odumakin was consistently focused in fighting for a nation in which the principles of equity, fairness and justice will thrive in every sphere of our national life. He dedicated his life as a journalist, human right activist and social crusader for improvement in every phase of the live in our country. Indeed, if Yinka Odumakin had the last pint of blood in his vein and there was a need to drop same for democracy to be strengthened in our country, he would have readily made it available Our party commiserates with his dear wife, Joe, who has also remained steadfast in fighting for human right,

 Chief Dan Osi Orbih is the newly elected Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for South-South Zone. In this interview with FRANCIS ONOIRIBHOLO, He said the current agitation for secession by some groups across the country is as a result of the bad government at the centre, especially its failure to fulfill its campaign promises to the Nigerian people and coupled with the ravaging insecurity across the length and breadth of the nation. He also promised that all these will end in 2023 when PDP reclaim its position as Nigeria’s ruling party. Excerpts:  ou ensured the survival of the PDP in Edo State throughout your tenure as the State Chairman of the party and now that you are at the herm of affairs of the South-South, can we expect the same resilience and vigour that you put in Edo in South-South zone?  Well, for me this is one position that the leaders of the south-south have deem fit to bestow on me because they have confidence that I will do all that is necessary to galvani

This 32 year old man, Babajide Akinsanya has been arrested by the Osun State Police for shooting his landlord to death while his wife sustained life threatening injuries. The wife and the landlord was caught on his matrimonial bed when he got back just after 3 hours of leaving for work The suspect who confessed to the crime said “ i have been suspecting my wife and the landlord for about a month now, so i decided to come back home earlier when i saw a text message my wife sent to a number saying by 11am. I got in through the kitchen door and went straight to my room where i caught them naked, this is a person my wife do complain about that she so much dislikes not knowing she was saying otherwise. I’m ready to face the law, i really don’t care what happens at this time.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged politician and media owner, Raymond Dokpesi and his firm, DAAR Investment and Holding Company Limited, of the charges of money Laundering breach of Procurement Act in relation to disbursement of the N2.1billion meant for arms purchase while Col. Sambo Dasuki held sway the National Security Adviser (NSA) in 2014. In two unanimous judgments on Thursday, a Three- man panel of Court of Appeal upholds the two appeals by Dokpesi and DAAR Investment and proceeded to set aside an earlier ruling of a Federal High Court, Abuja, which rejected the " No-Case submissions made by the appellants. Reading the judgments on Thursday, Justice Elfreda Wiialims-Daudu held the prosecution did not make out a prima facie case against the appellants and did not also establish the elements of the offences charge to warrant the appellants to be called upon to enter defence. Dokpesi and Daar Investment were being tried before the Federal High Court on a Seven-count