…assures of insurance cover for journalists, to establish journalists’ village …as former Council Chairmen, former NAWOJ President endorse Ike …Over 100 journalists’ eyes checked, receive eye-glass, medications By Ebriku John Friday As the long awaited election of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council set to hold on December 4, 2024, the sole candidate for the chairmanship position, Comrade Grace Ike, Sunday, flagged off campaign with promise to ensure journalists are empowered and have a sense of belonging. Ike who also marked the flag of with free…
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Assets Verification: Gov Okpebholo Set Up 14-man Panel To Probe Obaseki
By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo will inaugurate the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024, in Government House, Benin City, a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said on Sunday. Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe- Chairman, Anslem Ojezua- Deputy Chairman, Prince Kassim Afegbua- Member, Hon. Patrick Ikhariale- Member, Mr. Taiwo Akerele- Member, Hon. Patrick Idiake-…
Read MoreFCT NUJ: Revolutionary Wave Sends ‘Petit Godfather’ Cabal Into Tailspin
By Usman Abubakar Frank Costello, also known as the Prime Minister of the Underworld, was a powerful figure in the American Mafia and led the Luciano crime family for decades. Known for his calm demeanor, charm, and political connections, Costello’s downfall came when he voluntarily decided to retire from the mafia underworld, sensing that the game was up. His influence waned, and he spent his later years in relative obscurity until his death in 1973. From John Gotti, Salvatore “Toto” Riina, Vito Genovese, Lucky Luciano, Bernardo Provenzano, and others, it…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Suspends Recruitment Into State Civil Service
■Orders review of employments executed since May 2024 ■Accuses heads of MDAs of ongoing clandestine recruitment By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of recruitment into the State’s civil service until further notice. The Governor has also ordered for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May-November 2024. This was contained in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua and made available to journalists on Friday. In a communication notice signed…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo: The Promise Keeper, Breaking The Yoke Of Retrogression
By Fred Itua Within 10 days of his swearing in on November 12, 2024, Governor Monday Okpebholo has proven himself capable of administering a complex and multicultural environment like Edo State without getting distracted by darts thrown at him by either Fifth Columnists or partisans who would rather that the status quo remained. In his inaugural address, Governor Okpebholo had unveiled a 5-point agenda, which he said was not mere rhetorics but points that are measurable and have specific timelines. The agenda, which is all about the people of Edo,…
Read MoreA Sanctuary Profaned: The Tragedy At NUJ FCT Council
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) is meant to stand as a bastion of truth, professionalism, and collective dignity—a sanctuary where the pen is mightier than the sword. Tragically, that sanctuary was desecrated, turned into a battlefield where the values of the Fourth Estate of the Realm were trampled underfoot, replaced by chaos, violence, and dishonor. According to inside sources , a sordid tale of betrayal and greed has emerged, implicating the embattled NUJ FCT Council Chairman, Mr. Patrick Osaretin Osadebamwen and the Secretary, Ochiaka Ugwu. Allegedly, a paltry N50,000,…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Attends First NEC Meeting In Abuja
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday in Abuja, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The meeting was held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, where key economic issues were discussed. The meeting, attended by various State Governors, some Deputy Governors representing their principals and members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team, aims to address pressing national economic challenges. Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, being his first meeting, was asked by the Vice President to give the…
Read MoreWhen Shadows Linger on the Horizon: Kettle Calling Pot Black By Usman Abubakar
In the annals of any democratic institution, the sanctity of due process remains sacrosanct, serving as the lifeblood of credibility and unity. Yet, in the forthcoming NUJ Council elections, a peculiar and desperate alliance has emerged, seeking to sully the waters of this hallowed process. Reports reaching us suggest that on Tuesday a certain Mr. Ifeanyi, a worker at the council was coerced into a clandestine errand by Mr. Ogbeche, the immediate past chairman of the NUJ FCT Council to bring all document of Aspirants to enable him file claims…
Read MoreNo Court Has Stopped NUJ Natl Election Says President
… as Industrial Court rules on injunction, Dec 13 The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division has fixed December 13, 2024 for ruling in a matter challenging the conduct of the National Elections of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. The NUJ had fixed its 8th Triennial Delegates Conference for November 27, 2024 in Owerri, Imo State. However, one Abdulwaheed Adubi had approached the National Industrial Court seeking to stop the election on the premise that the tenure of the present leadership of the union had lapsed since October 6th, 2024.…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Dissolves AAU Governing Council, Other State-owned Tertiary Institutions
…Disengages management staff of Edo Specialist and Stella Obasanjo Hospitals Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions. In the same vein, the Governor has also approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release by Fred Itua,Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor and made available to journalists on Wednesday. Both approvals were conveyed in a “Government Special Announcement” dated…
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