By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated the people of Ondo State for voting for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lucky Aiyedatiwa in last Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Okpebholo in a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said as neighbours, he will work closely with Governor Aiyedatiwa for the good and prosperity of Edo and Ondo States. Governor Okpebholo prayed to God to grant Aiyedatiwa the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State for the…
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THE LOTTERY CONUNDRUM, WHY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROLE IS CRUCIAL.
By: Mohammed Hamisu As Nigeria awaits the Supreme Court’s verdict on the landmark case of SC 1/2008, the nation holds its breath. At stake is the future of lottery regulation and revenue collection, with far-reaching implications for national development. The case pits the Attorney General of Lagos State and 21 other states against the Federal Government, sparking intense debate. Proponents of state autonomy argue that lottery regulation should rest with individual states, while federal authorities insist on their constitutional mandate. The case is a contentious issue that has been argued…
Read MoreEdo: Gov Okpebholo Announces 6 Fresh Appointments
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Dr. Emmanuel Paddy lyamu as the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Lucky Enehita – Inegbenehi as the Managing Director of the State Waste Management Board; CP Friday Ibadin, Rtd, State Corps Commander, Edo State Security Corps Governance; Stainless M.I. Ijeghede as the Managing Director, Edo State Traffic Management Agency, (EDSTMA); Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, as Managing Director, Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency; and Engr. Emmanuel Ehidiamen Okoebor, as Hon. Commissioner of Finance…
Read MoreCAF Champions League: Gov Okpebholo Rallies Support For Edo Queens
By Ebriku John Friday Ahead of the last group match in the ongoing 2024 CAF Women Champions League in Casablanca, Morocco, between Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa and Edo Queens, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpevbolo has hailed the team for their achievements so far and has charged them to beat the South Africans to enable them lead Group B into the semifinals. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fred Itua, the Governor assured them of his continuous support, as they represent…
Read MoreEDO: Gov Okpobholo Orders Immediate Freezing Of State Bank accounts
…Abolishes Roads and Bridges Ministry, reverts to Ministry of Works By Ebriku John Friday Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect, until further notice. The Governor has also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. According to a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, the governor warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Makes History, Swears In SSG, Commissioner In 24hrs
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Wednesday, made history when he sworn in the Secretary to State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, 24 hours after assuming office. Barr. Musa Umar Ikhilor assumed office as SSG, while Barr. Samson Osagie stepped in as Attorney-General of the State and Commissioner For Justice. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. Governor Okpebholo had on Tuesday, barely two hours after his swearing-in, announced the nomination of Ikhilor and…
Read MoreNUJ FCT 2024: The Time Is Grace O’clock By Nzeh Frankwhite
As the election season at the Fct council of Nigeria Union of Journalist begins, i want to add my voice in support of the ambition of a strong woman, my sister who has taken the bold step of declaring her ambition of leading this all important council of our great union. I didnt know Grace closely until early this year. I heard of her ambition and my initial reaction was that she stood no chance (considering the heavy weights she was up against), but when i took my time to…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Elections: Emeka Nze, Caleb Hired For Dirty Job
…As Emeka Nze exposes Blueprint in US over unpaid salaries The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Transparency Group has reiterated the need for a transformative change in the NUJ FCT Council come December 4, 2024. This is coming following a kangaroo briefing by Emeka Nze and Caleb Onwe both who are interested parties and Director Generals of chairmanship aspirants, Victorson-Agbenson Usiodamwen and John Chucks respectively. Speaking for NUJ FCT Transparency Group, Prince Ugoeze Afonne urged members of the council to discountenanced the unfounded claims in the statement, saying that…
Read MorePeaceful Revolution Within NUJ-FCT Council, As Members Set To Take Back Council
By Emem Archibong A wave of change is sweeping through the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, as its members have reached a breaking point with the reign of unrestrained power and unaccounted finances. The recent impeachments of former council Chairman and the Secretary, are emblematic of a Union standing up to reclaim its rightful purpose. The message is clear: the people have had enough of the power-intoxication and opaque leadership that has suffocated the NUJ-FCT for a long time. This movement is not about leadership change or mere…
Read MoreOpinion: EFCC is telling us What Okowa and Obaseki have stolen
By: Ugo Egbujo I commend them for they agility I want them to investigate them well well and charge them to court if they have enough evidence But The EFCC chairman has to discharge the burden of impartiality The EFCC has a huge file on Wike The previous EFCC chairman told us how Wike authorized the withdrawal of 117 billion naira from Rivers treasury in cash What is the this EFCC chairman waiting for? The EFCC has a huge file on Matawalle The previous EFCC chairman had told us…
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