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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stands by its findings and declaration that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leaders are responsible for the killings, bloodletting and acts of terrorism in our country. The PDP asserts that the resort to blackmail, threats and attack on the PDP and other well-meaning Nigerians as witnessed in APC’ statement today, in which it attempted to trivialize, politicize and dismiss the alarming violence in the country, cannot deter the PDP from further exposing the atrocities of the APC and its leaders. Our party insists that every material evidence shows that the APC and its leaders are implementing their Janjaweed agenda to balkanize and destroy our nation through their unholy body language, divisive policies, violent acts, abuse of human rights, disregard to our national sensibilities and shameful patronizing of terrorists and bandits, which have led to widespread killings, violence and dissonances across our nation. The APC and its administrati

  May his soul rest in pea IMO STATE POLICE Command SPEAK ON THE  MURDER OF AHMED GULAK BY ARMED BANDITS. On the 30/5/2021, at about 07:20hrs, armed bandits intercepted and attacked a Toyota Camry cab carrying Ahmed Gulak and two others who were on their way to Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight. Ahmed Gulak left his room at Protea Hotel without informing the Police nor sister agencies in view of the fragile security situation in the South East and Imo in particular. He left without any security escorts and while the cab driver took irregular route to the airport, six armed bandits who rode in a Toyota Sienna intercepted, identified and shot at Ahmed Gulak at around Umueze Obiangwu in Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area close to the Airport. The Commissioner of Police Imo  CP Abutu Yaro, fdc has directed a discreet investigation into the matter as Tactical and Special forces have been deployed to cordone the area and arrest perpetrators. Sp Bala Elkana Police Public Relations Officer F

Ada Judia Reporting from Port Harcourt. May 30th, 2021.  The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, also popularly known as Mr. Projects, has flagged off the construction of the 17.2 kilometres long and 22.3 metres wide Saakpenwa-Bori-Kono dual carriageway. Three days later, Governor Wike again flagged off the Alo-Omagwa Road. Chief Dan Orbih joined him in both flag offs due to his position. According to Governor Wike, the flag-off of the project was in fulfillment of a promise made during the inauguration of phase one of the project, adding that having reconstructed the road from Saakpenwa up to Bori Town, it was proper to extend the same comfort and opportunities the road offered to the people in Kono Town. Governor Wike urged CCECC not to use the rainy season as excuse to delay delivering the project in 14 months as agreed, because both the contract and the money were signed and released during the rainy season. According to Governor Wike, he said known of these roads being flagged off

By Ozimah Joseph Odemokpa. Hon, Kassim Abdulkareem (Etsako Central PDP Chairman) congratulate His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, for a well deserved victory, which proved that the opposition party in Edo State APC was only chasing shadows over Godwin Obaseki Certificate despite knowing that Obaseki is well learned without doubt. The Edo State APC and their candidate Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu choose to ignore the truth, believing that they would use Judiciary to manipulate the will of Edo State people who came out emass to vote the people's choice, Godwin Obaseki and PDP on 19th September 2020.  He said the Judiciary has further fostered the hope of common man in Nigeria nascent democracy, that the people now believe that they could win elections through ballot box without being truncate by the Judiciary that always remain the hope of common man. Hon, Kassim Abdulkareem, note that the Supreme Court Victory has further unites the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State.  He sa

  The verdict of the Supreme Court on the certificate forgery case brought against me by the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the 2020 governorship election, is a vindication of the decision of God and the people of Edo State. The ruling puts to rest the diabolical controversy contrived by opposition elements over my credentials and puts to shame the individuals that sought to swindle Edo people with falsehood and lies in pursuit of pecuniary gains.  The judiciary has once again, demonstrated that it is willing and capable of defending our democracy. I see this victory as a renewed call by God Almighty to rededicate myself to His service and that of the people of Edo state. From the statement by the Supreme Court Justices, it is clear that they align with what Edo people knew all along, which is that there was no merit in the case. The controversy was diabolical and ill-willed. It is reassuring that the Judiciary has upheld the wishes of the masses once again. I dedicate the vic

The popular Edo State leader known as Rice Man, Bar. Ken Imansuangbon, the brand face of Edo politics, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki, Comrade Philip Shaibu and the entire Edo State people for the victory secured resoundingly at the supreme court, and urged APC to change their weapons to tools so that they can join officially in building Edo of their dreams. "I heartily congratulate my brother and friend, the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and Comrade Philip Shaibu for this victory. My joy knows no bounds even when I couldn't attend due to other leadership calls in the state. I have always said APC should let Edo move forward by dropping their legal weapons. Elections are won at polling units, not through hearsays and backdoors. The national assembly as a matter of urgency, should look at this aspect in the electoral bill to do everything possible to capture this before it is passed into law. We have seen cases like Imo State where the popular mandate of the peo

The Deputy Governor of Edo State Comrade Philip Shaibu, has described the Nigeria Judiciary as the referee of Nigria's Democracy through enforcement of the rule of law, to protect the minorities from the power of the majority, despite their attempts to tilt the playing field against the rules.  "The ruling of the Supreme Court today has shown that the Judiciary does not lack teeth. The rule of law is the strong pillar and rock on which Nigeria's democracy stands. Every other foundation is made of sinking sand because the judiciary is no longer bound by artificial limitations," he said. Comrade Philip Shaibu who was reacting with enthusiasm over the Supreme Court judgement today, that reaffirmed the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in a landmark judgement, said the Supreme Court displayed decisional  and institutional independence which underscores the ability of the judiciary to make decisions free from Political influence.  According to him, the Judiciary constitut

  Comrade Osazuwa Mike.  I laugh openly when people secretly, without the courage of bravery, pay nitwits called homegrown journalists and social media cretins stipends to attack the person and character of Chief Dan Orbih, the erstwhile State Chairman of Edo State PDP and now the South South National Vice Chairman of PDP who's political sagacity they love to hate. One faceless Johnson Lawani claimed among other fantasies built up for him by those who wish to peddle lies and surplant the truth in order to take over PDP that Chief Dan Orbih is the brain behind the inability for the Edo State PDP not wanting to harmonize, or whatever that is called in their political dictionary. Well, the meaning of their harmonization can only best be explained by these pipers. However, the congresses that brought in the PDP excos came through the constitution of the party and if they wish to alter it, they should refer to Dr. Tony Azeigbemi and Secundus, the state chairman and the national chairman

The owner of this car was shot dead in his car on his way to Uyo by a military man he granted a ride yesterday from Eleme junction in PH , to Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom state.  He thought this military man will help him through all the multiple check point along Ogoni Road I guess. The army man never new this car was tracked, a device that was duly activated by security operatives and he was  pick up at one hotel in Ukanafun LGA this morning.   The military hierarchy was at the state police headquarters today to pick him up for firstly, a  Court Marshal before handing him over to the police for prosecution .  I witnessed this process at Ikot Akpan Abia police headquarters today.  We need to be circumspect as we give lift to not just security men on the road but just anybody.   Some sad stuff, isn't it. ~ Mbet Okpongete

The Edo State Governor has said the decision to ban open grazing in the Southern part of the country will allow governments to deal with banditry as distinct from the business of herding cattle. Addressing journalists in Benin City, the governor said the ban will prevent clashes between farmers and herders and assist governments in checking the activities of bandits. He noted: “We have seen that banditry has been associated with herding of cattle but we also have the challenge that we need our protein sufficiency. Many people invest in the business and get some of the Northern folks who help in herding the cattle." He said the Southern governors’ decision to ban open grazing is to restrict the movement of herders, adding, “What we said in that meeting is that we don’t want to see you patrolling. If you want to do herding business, do it within a location. “The challenge has been, which I have said from day one, cattle herding is a business like poultry, piggery or any other busine

A gang of Armed robbers have reportedly attacked the residences of Agboola Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari and an Admin Officer, Abubakar Maikano within the premises of the Presidential Villa, Aso-Rock, Abuja. According to Peoples Gazette, the incident has caused both Gambari and Maikano to temporarily abandon their residences. A source told the news website; “Their houses were robbed and the robbers packed money and other valuable assets from both houses

The mark of a true visionary leader is the ability to imagine what the future holds and act on it, and make his actions yield results in the process for the benefit of others. And that's who Bar. Ken Imansuangbon is, he needs no introduction.  Today, the Edo people and beyond celebrate this distinguished, consumate, exemplary leader and an educationist of no small repute as he adds yet another year to his years. No doubt, the happiness people wish for him are all deserving, not because of his successes as a man, but because of the smiles, happiness and joy he has gifted a lot of people. They can easily recall the good memories he has shared with them, people from all parts of the state and beyond.  As a leader, Bar. Ken Imansuangbon takes people where they want to go. No one can save the world, however, we can help from the much the society has given us. The greatest desire of man is happiness and Ken Imansuangbon is happiness in human form. He is generous, loving, magnanimous and