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  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commiserated with the House of Prince Ugbesia, over the passing of their matriarch, Mama Edetubu Ugbesia.  In a statement, the governor described the late matriarch as a loving and compassionate mother, who led an impactful life. According to him, “I am saddened by the news of the passing of the matriarch of the House of Prince Isikhuemen Ugbesia, Mama Edetubu Ugbesia, a loving and compassionate mother, whose legacy is firmly rooted in community service. “A kind and diligent mother, Mama lived an impactful life and groomed children that have greatly uplifted their community and touched lives immensely.” He continued: “She was gracious and hardworking, traits which she passed on to her children. “A community leader, she gave herself freely in service of humanity and was always keen to help those in need. “She was always on hand to provide advice and guidance, serving as a fountain of knowledge for all who sought wise counsel fro...

  The former speaker of edo state House of assembly hon festus ibea is running for the seat of governor in edo state.  He will be making this public by 28th of October when he will be visiting the state party secretariat to inform the state working committee about his intention to run for Edo state governorship election in 2024. A very strong signal has been sent across the party APC in edo state as party men and women are very happy of the coming of Hon Festus Ibea to contest the party primaries for governorship. They described him as the man that the cap fits. He is a complete gentleman and a very strong party faithful.  We shall receive him with both hands as we are confident of his ability to sail the state towards the right direction they said . The event will take place at APC party secretariat off Airport Benin at about 12 noon . The party youth Wing has put all in place to give him a rousing reception as he is seen as the only genuine person that can win election...

    Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is an astute politician and strategist from Edo State whose influence and following cuts across the three senatorial districts and the eighteen local government area councils of Edo State. Born on the 21st day of June 1962 to Late Chief Robert Osayande Ize-Iyamu, former Esogban of Benin Kingdom and Mrs. Magdalene N. Ize-Iyamu (nee Obasohan), he attended St Joseph Primary School 1967 - 1970 and Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School, 1970 - 1973 both in Benin City, graduating with one of the best results in the Midwest _(later Bendel, now Edo and Delta States)_ that year and excelled in his West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) in 1979. He studied Law at the University of Benin between 1981 and 1986 and graduated with honours. In 1987, he was called to the Nigerian Bar and he is currently Member of the Nigeria Bar Association. He holds an honorary doctorate in Public Administration awarded by the Benson Idahosa University. While at University of Benin,...

  *…says govt undertaking upgrade of all schools in phases, has penciled several others for remodeling* *…recommits to welfare of pupils, teachers* The Edo State Government has said it has renovated over 336 primary and junior secondary schools in the State, built over 200 blocks of classrooms, and renovated 202 others in the last ten months, while several others have been penciled down for remodeling. The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who disclosed this while speaking to journalists in Benin City, reiterated the government’s commitment to remodeling all primary and junior secondary schools across the three senatorial districts of the State, with priority on the welfare and wellbeing of the pupils and teachers under its State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The Commissioner spoke in reference to a recent video on social media shot at a primary school in Ozalla Community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the State. Noting th...

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on his birthday celebration and seventh coronation anniversary. The governor, in a statement, celebrated the Oba of Benin for his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the State. Obaseki said, “I heartily felicitate with His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, on the auspicious occasion of your seventh coronation anniversary and birthday celebration. “We have all continued to gain from your fatherly guidance and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of our dear State. “As a government, we will continue to partner with Your Royal Majesty and the Royal Palace in advancing our collective interest and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the great Benin Kingdom and its people.” He added, “We pray that the Almighty God continues to give you good health, wisdom and l...

  One month into the Free Bus Ride Scheme by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led State Government, 706, 398 commuters have benefitted from the scheme, which covers both intra and inter city services operated by the State-owned Edo City Transport Services (ECTS), as part of support to Edo people following soaring cost of living occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. This is as over N314, 665, 500 was saved by beneficiaries of the service for the one-month period on commercial services. The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, disclosed this while appraising the performance of the scheme, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Nehikhare noted that the service was introduced by Governor Godwin Obaseki on September 11, 2023 to run for initial two months, as part of the government’s welfare package to alleviate the sufferings of the people of the State, particularly the poorest of the poor as a result of the negative impact of...

 *OUR PROBLEM IS NEITHER APC NOR PDP - WE ARE MOSTLY WICKED, HEARTLESS AND SELFISH PEOPLE IN NIGERIA!*   _*We are just wicked people* ...Simple._  *CBN pumped billions of naira into rice production, and we are big producers now* Yet same Nigerians helped by government to go into rice farming at single digit interest rate are seizing the opportunity of non-competition from importation to sell at exorbitant price - _*We are just wicked set of people*._  *PHCN was sold with clauses that practically make us slaves to the buyers* For government to severe the sales agreement would cost about 3trillion naira. The sellers that accepted such conditions are Nigerians, the buyers  who are part of the agreement are Nigerians too. _*We are just wicked set of people*._  *Government subsidises petrol consumption* for every body to benefit, but empty vessels would sail to our waters and payment received for empty vessels. The fake importers and those approving payment...

 *THE SELFISH LEADERS*  Great leadership comes down to caring, empathy, and desire to serve beyond selfish needs. It’s a simple question. are our leaders driven by selfish motives or a selfless desire to serve something far greater than themselves (a people they are to lead)? The term “selfless leader” describes a person who leads from a position with less emphasis on themselves. Inversely, the term “selfish leader” is a person who leads with more emphasis on themselves however it's hard to tell the difference today As we know, there are many philosophies and approaches to leadership and intense debates about which attributes describe the best leader. Therefore, let’s compare the selfish leader to the selfless leader and let you decide which one is leading you.  *The Selfish Leader:*  1. Prioritize their needs first above the organization and others with more focus on personal advancement or gains. Carries an unbalanced concentration on pleasing the boss or board mem...

  The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has said it has begun an investigation into Sunday incident, involving Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello’s convoy and Nigerian Navy personnel, saying the convoy’s unruliness was responsible for the clash with the military men.