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…Edo govt gives all mortuary operators till Sept 30 for registration The Edo State Police Command has intensified investigation to unravel the true situation of the alleged discovery of ritualists’ den along Ekenwan Road axis of Benin City, with the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Investigations, Olawore Oluwole, revealing that the morgue operator, Gabriel Chukwu Otu was not a certified mortician. DCP Oluwole, while speaking at a press conference organised by the Edo State Government and the State Police Command, to provide an update on the latest development on the alleged ritual activities in the state, said 10 suspects have so far been arrested and interrogated. He noted that during the investigation, the police interfaced with medical personnel, lawyers, members of the public, representatives of Benin Traditional Council (BTC), families of those who deposited corpses and pathologists. The DCP said the situation was a case of alleged ritual act practice, adding, “The prime suspe

By Elempe Dele  Hon. Paschal Ugbome Esq, the PDP Senate candidate, Edo North Senatorial District, has congratulated the citizens of Edo State on the 31st anniversary of the creation of the state from the old Bendel State.  In a statement made available to press men in Benin City during an interactive session yesterday, the quintessential gentleman who is well known across the length and breadth of the state as Ominimini said, "I congratulate the people of Edo State on the 31st anniversary of her creation from the old Bendel State. It has been a long journey full with ups and downs but I am proud that in spite of the challenges, we have been very fortunate. This is so because the citizens have been coexisting peacefully, they have inspired hope for the future, they are very enthusiastic and patriotism has been their hallmark.  "There is a sense of urgency for the people to continue to harvest the dividends of democracy through quality representation and good governance. This c

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated a Special Police unit to check activities of land grabbers in the state. Addressing journalists after inspecting a guard of honor by the Special Police Squad, in Benin City, the governor said the squad will work with the state government and Edo State Police Command to check the activities of land grabbers. “You may recall that we have lingering issues of land grabbing in Edo State. I informed you a few months ago that the state government is taking action to end the issue. “I appreciate the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for deploying a detachment to strengthen the Special Force. “These are well-trained men of the Nigerian Police Force drafted into the squad that will work closely with Edo State Police Command and Edo State Government over the next few months to check the incidence of illegal sales of land and the activity of land grabbers in Edo State." Obaseki added, “The committee we have set up already has a lot o

Good move Wike meets Atiku in London. PDP with the best internal mechanism conflict resolution. Details later 

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of His Royal Highness (HRH), Enogie Edun Agharese Akenzua, the Enogie of Obazuwa-Iko, who passed at the age of 87 years. In a statement, the governor said, “A royalty per excellence, Enogie Akenzua was an inimitable blue-blood, filled with wisdom, wit and courage. He loomed large and lived a life dedicated to upholding truth, Benin values and promoting communal integration.” Obaseki noted that: “Enogie Akenzua lived an illustrious life as one of Nigeria's brightest journalists, a walking library of sorts, who provided unparalleled insight on Benin history, providing incisive and convincing explanations on thorny issues that confounded many about the kingdom and the Nigerian nation. “A fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), he was cerebral in his engagements, deploying his deep knowledge and wisdom in conversations about Nigeria’s past, present and future.” The governor noted that during Enogie Akenzua’s rei

The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), pursuant to section 21 of Edo State Local Government Electoral Law and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission Establishment (Re-enactment) (Amendment 1) Law 2022, has released the timetable for the local government elections. The council polls have been fixed for Saturday, January 14, 2023 In a statement, signed by Emmanuel Abebe, on behalf of the Chairman of EDSIEC, the Commission said, “pursuant to section 21 of Edo State Local Government Electoral Law and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission Establishment (Re-enactment) (Amendment 1) Law 2022, notice of Election is hereby given as follows: that election into the offices of the Chairmen and councilors for the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State shall be held on Saturday, 14th January, 2023.” The electoral body said “all the registered political parties are required to collect nomination forms on behalf of their candidates at the Edo State Independent Ele

The  State House of Assembly has passed the Edo State local government electoral law and Edo State Independent Electoral Commission Establishment Re-enactment Amendment 1 Law 2022, known as the Principal Law. Earlier, the majority leader, and member representing Ikpoba Okha constituency, Rt.Hon. Henry Okhuarobo in his  application called for the suspension of some House rules  and  resolve  into the committee of the whole. The Speaker, Rt Hon Amb Marcus Onobun  harped on the importance of the law, stressing that the  amendment is a needed impetus in strengthening the local government system as well as deepening our democracy. The Speaker thereafter directed the clerk of the house to forward clean copies of the resolution to relevant authorities for assent. Meanwhile, the consideration of the Bill for a Law to repeal the Edo State development and property agency law 2018 was  deferred to a later date for proper deliberation. This the speaker said would give the lawmakers an opportunity

By Comr Ozimah Joseph Odemokpa  What they have failed to understand when Peter Obi left APGA to PDP for his personal interest they shouted that APGA has finished in Anambra State, that they won't survive without Peter Obi's presence till he left PDP.  The man could not win Anambra State for PDP yet APGA remains unshakeable in the state without him. Now Obi has left PDP for Labour Party for his selfish interests, they have started shouting that PDP is gone in Nigeria even when campaign is yet to begin, to the extent of tagging him as the messiah to safe Nigeria just the way and manner Nigerians were deceived over Buhari who is now eager to go back home in Daura, Katsina state  after he has plunged Nigeria into unprecedented hardship and insecurity.  PDP will remain unshakable without PDP Obi's presence and PDP/Atiku will come victorious come 2023.  Question begging for answers; What makes you think that Peter Obi who could not win Anambra State for PDP for two consecutive ti