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For Comrade Osagie Obayuwana, @70, the Struggle Has Just Begun

  Hendrix Oliomogbe  He has ran a good race and fought a fair fight for the masses of Nigeria, through the years. He refused to be fouled and kept the faith with them. Like the legendary African leopard that doesn't change its distinctive spot, so also is human rights crusader, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, who turned 70 on April 19, 2025. In the sunset of his life, he vowed that he will stand by the choice he made many years ago to stand with the poor till the very end. Even at the biblical three scores and ten, Dr. Obayuwana, former national chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP) is still blasting away, singing solidarity songs of freedom and pumping his fist in the air with his comrades in the struggle. So it was during his 70th in Beni City, Edo State recently. It was a gathering of the tribe from far and near. Friends, family, colleagues, clansmen, mates, associates, civil society groups, and of course members of the human rights community, all came to celebrate the huma...

May Day: Edo LP Federal Lawmaker Omoruyi Salutes Nigerian Workers for Their Resilience

Omoruyi Hendrix Oliomogbe A member of the House of Representatives representing Egor/ Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, Edo State, Mr. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi, has felicitated with Nigerian workers especially those in the two local government areas of Egor and kpoba-Okha on the occasion of the 2025 Worker's Day celebration.  Mr. Omoruyi, who saluted the Nigerian workers for their resilience over the years, called on governments at all tiers to declare a state of emergency on unemployment.  The federal lawmaker noted that the commemoration of Worker's Day reminds us of the indispensable role that workers play in nation-building , hence the need for governments to make their welfare a priority.  He said: "I wish to personally salute all Nigerian workers, particularly those of Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency, for their  dedication to duty, professionalism and  daily sacrifices." The Labour Party (LP) federal lawmaker stressed that workers' sacrifices help to kee...

Edo Court Declares Impeachment of Akoko Edo Council Chairman Illegal, Orders Immediate Reinstatement

Governor Okpebholo  Hendrix Oliomogbe  AN Edo State High Court sitting in Igarra, Akoko-Edo local Government Area on Wednesday declared the impeachment of the elected chairman of the local government, Mr. Tajudeen Alade illegal and ordered his immediate reinstatement. In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice E. A. Okoh directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to provide him with the needed security to resume office. Justice Okoh in his declarative judgment insisted that the court has jurisdiction contrary to the challenge by the state government that the court does not have jurisdiction. In the suit number B/30os/2025 between Hon SulemanTajudeen Alade and Hon Mrs Beatrice Abukare as claimants and Honurables Alabi Oshionogue, Tope Jacon, Akosile Imashimi, Pendo Adeche, Afolabi Monday (as councilors), Akoko-Edo local government legislative council, Akoko-Edo local government council, the Vice Chairman of Akoko-Edo local government council and the Inspector G...

I Never Said Defect to APC, Your Sins Are Forgiven - Oshiomhole, Commends Delta PDP For Defection

.              Oshiomhole receiving award from ITV GM Obaseki at the occasion                                                                  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has vehemently denied ever saying that corrupt allegations against defectors, especially those from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), will be dropped by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) spoke on the theme: "Nigeria, Where Are We Going?" at the 28th Founders Day celebration Lecture of the Independent Television and Radio (ITV/ Radio), Benin City, Edo State. Senator Oshiomhole (Edo North) said that he was quoted out of context when some years back he attempted...

Edo Govt Seals Off PDP Leader Mathew Iduoriyekenwen's Hotel, May Demolish it

  Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Edo tate Government has sealed off Eterno Hotel, belonging to Mr. Mathew Iduoriyekenwen, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Edo South in the 2023 election. The hotel, which is located along Aguobasimwin Crescent in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the Edo State capital, presently serves as the temporary secretariat for the PDP following the take over their secretariat on Airport Road, Benin by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Inscription bold written on the hotel premises (29.425 ESDBCA), clearly shows that Edo State Development and Building Control Agency (ESDBCA), the agency charged with ensuring compliance with state regulations on planning, development, and building control, is responsible for the sealing of the facility. As at the time of writing this report, no reasons have been given for sealing the hotel. Mr. Iduoriyemkewen, however xpressed dismay over the government’s action. He said: “I don’t know why a sta...

Edo Orders Property Owners on Govt Layouts in Benin To Verify, Re-certify Documents

  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Edo State Government has ordered all property owners in six different government layouts in Benin City to come forward to verify and re-certify their documents. A Government Special Announcement by the Managing Director, Edo State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS), Dr. Tony Ikpasaja explained that property owners in the  under-listed layouts in the Edo State capital are to comply without fail. The affected areas include Etete Government Layout; Iyekogba Housing Estate; Evbuoriaria Layout and Ikpoba River Dam Acquisition. Others are Oka-Oseni/Egba/ Okanaruovia and Evbuodia Acquisition. In addition, property owners and corporate organizations with their old Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) have been advised to come forward for the new digital Certificate of Occupancy (CofO).  Dr. Ikpasaja disclosed that the verification and re-certification exercise will commence on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and end on Friday, May 30, 2025 instant. According to...

Anioma Conscience Leader Okobah Hails Delta Governor For Dumping PDP for APC, Pledges Support

Okoba, Oborevvori                                           Hendrix Oliomogbe  A group, Anioma Conscience, has hailed Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his decision to quit the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All People’s Congress (APC). In a congratulatory message to Governor Oborevwori by Dr. Chris Okobah, the leader of the group, he said the move was a bold and strategic step which is aimed at ensuring the continued progress and development of Delta State. Citing the political crisis presently ravaging the main opposition party, Governor Oborevvori had on Wednesday led the entire PDP bloc in the oil rich state, including his predecessor and vice presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, to join the APC. Dr. Okobah, a grassroots mobilizer from Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Área of the state, who had earl...