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    Drama played out on Thursday at the Edo State House of Assembly when dozens of heavily armed security operatives stormed the complex, leading to the eventual renovation of the complex. As early as 8 am, police officers comprising operatives attached to the Police Mobile Force and Operation Thunderstorm occupied the complex in Benin … Continue reading Drama As Men Smash Mace, Destroy Property At Edo Assembly

The Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Francis Ejiroghene Waive has called for unity amongst the different ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region in order to forge a common front at the national level.   Hon Waive noted that …

    The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State Campaign Council, Dan Orbih says the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr Adams Oshiomhole is a man that has lost his political relevance and should not be taken seriously. He claimed that Oshiomhole’s loyalists in government have made demands … Continue reading Edo Poll: Oshiomhole Has Lost Political Relevance, Says PDP

…. Says he’s a leader of all times The Chief of Staff to Delta State Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie congratulates his former boss and Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori on his 62nd birthday anniversary. In his congratulatory message, Edevbie described Chief James Ibori as an astute politician, …

The West African Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination.   Recall that the Federal Government had announced the resumption of graduating pupils beginning August 4, noting that WASSCE would begin effective August 17, 2020, through September 12, 2020.   According to …

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of N827, 679,098.32 from Flank Power Resources Limited and GMFD Ventures Limited. Both firms are linked to contractors with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),  Matthew Edevbie is the Chief Executive Officer of Flank Power Resources Limited. In a statement by the … Continue reading EFCC Gets Final Forfeiture Of N827.6m From NDDC Contractors

  Former Managing Director of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Dr Tony Elumelu has given the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition, Senator Ayo Akinyelure seven days, to retract a statement credited to him, indicting the eminent banker in an N41billion fraud allegation.   …

  The police authorities in Bayelsa State have arrested three suspected armed robbers in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the State Police Command, Asinim Butswat, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday. “The synergy between the Police and Vigilante groups in Bayelsa State Command has paid off with the … Continue reading Police Arrest Three Suspected Armed Robbers In Bayelsa, Recover Weapons

By Atevure Kennedy, As parts of measure to cushion the effects of ravaging Coronavirus pandemic,  Bermys Foundation under the leadership of Chief (Mrs) Mercy Eguriase Sule weekend distributed palliatives to the people of Okpara – Inland, Okunoh – Okpara, Isokolo, Orhoakpor, Agborhoro – Okpara, Igun, Samagidi and Okpara Waterside, all …

  The Deputy Speaker of Edo state House of Assembly Mr. Yekini Idiaye and four other lawmakers have declared their support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.  The lawmakers are among the 10 that were inaugurated in July 2019 while 14 others remain yet to be inaugurated. According … Continue reading BREAKING: Edo Deputy Speaker, Four Lawmakers Declare Support For Ize-Iyamu