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By Lucky Isibor. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the People's Democratic Party, PDP has appointed Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki as the chairman in charge of the e-registration exercise of the party.  NEC made the appointment after receiving the reports on the e-registration of members by the National Working Committee (NWC) at an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee of the party held on Thursday, April 29, 2021.                 Mr. Godwin Obaseki                Governor of Edo State. The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umoru Fintiri will serve as the vice- chairman. According to the communique issued at the end of the emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party on Thursday, April 29, 2021 "the statutory members of the committee are the National Organizing Secretary, National Treasurer, National Financial Secretary, Deputy National Secretary and the National Publicity Secretary. "Further nominat

By Lucky Isibor. The presiding Judge of High Court of Justice, Criminal Court 4, Benin City, the Honourable Justice Mary Itsueli has adjourned the case of alleged conspiracy, kidnapping and murder of Mr. Sunny Etchie, the Okaighele of Kolokolo community in Ologbo dukedom against Chief Johnson Atselege, the Iyasere of Warri and 11 Others to 26th of May, 2021 for continuation of hearing. Before adjourning the case, counsel to the 1st Defendant, C. O. Okeke told the court that he received a telephone call from the Correctional Centre that the 1st Defendant is seriously sick and later told the court that the 1st Defendant again called only to complain to him that the prison staff left him behind while taking the other Defendants to court. In view of this development, the presiding Judge, Her Lordship, Hon. Justice Mary Ituseli thereafter adjourned the case to 26th May, 2021 for continuation of hearing. Speaking to newsmen after the sitting, counsel to the family of late Sunny E

By Newscurve. An Oredo Magistrate Court, sitting in Benin City has Remanded One Charles Amadasun ( m), 52, of no fix address for malicious damage   by forcibly entering the property of one Pastor Furstin Uwaibi, which is likely to cause breach of peace. Charles Amadasun who is being  arraigned on two count  charge No. MOR/74C/2021 for illegal trespass has  on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 appeared before Magistrate Court 1, Benin City, Edo State. Amadasun is accused of forcibly entering the property of one Pastor Furstin Uwaibi situated at 23, Ihama Street, GRA, Benin City on April 18th, 2021 with intent to erect a building and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 81 of the Criminal Code Cap 48 Vol. 11 Laws of the defunct Bendel State of Nigeria 1976 as applicable in Edo State. The police prosecutor, J. O. Omoruyi(ASP), told the court that , Charles Amadasun,(m), of no fix address did maliciously damaged asphalt laying of car park of the building at no 23 Iha

By  Lucky Isibor. A Benin Criminal High Court 4 has adjourned  the  criminal case against Austin Olokor  in the alleged  murder of Okuoimose Omorodion and Genesis Orji who were killed during the internal rancour in Ologbo community in Ikpoba/ Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The adjournment of the case followed information by the state prosecuting counsel that two additional suspects have been arrested by the police awaiting former arraignment and advice by the DPP.  The two arrested suspects are Isaiah Akpani and Sunday Bokiti Amama. The suspects were  arrested after  a year in hiding and remanded in prison custody.                            The state counsel informed the court  that the first suspect Austine Olukor was in the court and information at the disposal of the DPP showed that additional two suspects have been arrested and it will be proper to arraign all the suspects since the matter in contention is concerning the suspects. Counsel to the first  accuse

By Lucky Isibor. The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice has enumerated the achievements it recorded in the implementation of the Civil Society Advocacy to Support Anti-corruption and Rule of Law (CASARN) project which it has been implementing since 2019 as part of the the Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC) programme. Briefing newsmen at a press conference at the ANEEJ head office in Benin City as part of the close out activities of the project, the Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor noted that the project recognised the damage corruption has done to Nigeria adding that the present administration has also taken steps to address the menance.  According to him, "the project is expected to lead to; Improved oversight, transparency and accountability in the the management of resources and enhanced civil society public engagement and participation in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. "We are glad to inform you that the project ha

.....hand over smooth, successful , — Edward Aihevba, PRO.   By Lucky Isibor. Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, have  appointed Mr. Eddy Ehiakkhamen  as the Acting Registrar of the state owned university. Mr. Eddy Ehiakkhamen replaced Mr Chris Adamaigbo who recently completed his   tenure of office. Sir Eddy Ehiakhamen (left), Acting Registrar, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma being handed the hand over notes.   Mr Chris Adamaigbo, serve as substantive Registrar of the University  which tenure came to an end  on Tuesday, 27 April 2021. Earlier, there was conflicting report  that the the two deputy registrars, Mr. Eddy Ehiakkhamen and Ify Nwabudike (Esq) were laying claim of being appointmented as acting Registrar of the school. According to the report, the two people were armed with  letters of appointment  Mr. Eddy Ehiakkhamen andIfy Nwabudike (Esq) claiming to have been appointed  by the university. Both letters were claimed to have been issued from two different powe

By Lucky Isibor. The Advocacy Core Group, an umbrella body of Civil Society Organisations with core thematic area in the health sector has decried the lack of behavioural change among the people to eradicate malaria in Edo State. According to the group, malaria still account for a greater percentage of hospital visits and loose of man hour as a result of ill health. The Advocacy Core Group made its findings known in a press statement to mark this year's "World Malaria Day",  which is celebrated annually on the 25th of April. The theme of this year's celebration is, "Reaching the Zero Target".                  Dr. Jude Obasanmi.   Coordinator, Edo Advocacy Core Group. According to the statement signed by the coordinator of the group, Dr. Jude Obasanmi, who is also the Chief Responsibility Officer of Josemaria Escriva Foundation, there's urgent need to pay attention to the various activities that can assist in the eradication of malaria. While

  — Case Adjourned To 14th May 2021. By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City   Justice G, Imadegbelo of the State Criminal High Court 2 has remanded 2 Suspects, Isaiah Akpani ‘m’,. 28yrs, Sunday Bokiti Amama’m’ 27yrs , who went into hiding in 2021 after the cold blooded murder of late Sunny Etchie, the Okaighele of Kolokolo in Ologbo DukeDom. Isaiah Akpani and Sunday Bokiti Amama were among the suspects that went into hiding after the murder of late Sunny Etchie last year . Both suspects were eventualy arrested after a year in hiding and brought to Court on motion exparte: B/ Co/ 6063/ 2021, pursuant to section 294 and 296 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Edo State 2016. Both suspects were arraigned for the kiddnaping , murder of the late Sunny Etchie, Okaighele of Kolokolo in Ologbo DukeDom, an offence punisable under section 516 of the criminal code Act, Cap ( 38, law of Federation of Nigeria 2004.)   When the matter came up today for hearing, the State Counsel,Police

By Lucky Isibor.  A Benin High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Mary Itsueli has thrown out the preliminary objection in the murder trial of the Iyasere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atseleghe and eleven others; sitting revant sections of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) which states that rulings on all objections shall be delivered along with the judgement, and ordered the defendants to take their plea. Today's ruling is a reaffirmation of an earlier ruling delivered by the Hon. Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele, the former presiding judge in the trial for the alleged murder of Mr. Sunny Eichie, the Okaighele of Koloko community against Chief Johnson Atseleghe and 11 others. In her words, Justice Mary Ituseli said, "objections are not taken, defendants are hereby asked to enter their plea". Going further, Justice Ituehi added, "it will be proper to uphold the earlier reserved  ruling for their preliminary objection till when judgement date is ready

By Lucky Isibor. The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, (ANEEJ) has restated it's committment to foster initiatives and activities to advance good governance and anti-corruption in Edo State and Nigeria at large. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor reinterated the Organisation's commitment in his welcome address at a town hall meeting on issues around Open Government Partnership, the Edo State Integrity and Accountability Strategy (EDSIAS) and the Civil Society Advocacy to Support Anti-corruption and Rule of Law in Nigeria (CASARN) project close-out                        Rev. David Ugolor                Executive Director, ANEEJ. The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice  has been implementing  the Civil Society Advocacy to Support Anti-corruption and Rule of Law in Nigeria (CASARN) project since December 2019 and it is expected to end by April 2021. The project is part of the implementation of the Rule of Law and Anti

By Lucky Isibor.   Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  has thrown its weight behind Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Executive  Governor of Edo State over his statement that the Federal Government printed the sum of N60 Billion to be shared for 36 States of the federation including the  Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. You will recall that Governor Godwin Obaseki had in a statement recently  advised the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed to rally Nigerians to stem the obvious fiscal slide facing the country and take urgent steps to end the current monetary rascality to prevent the prevailing economic challenge from degenerating further.             Hon. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemin            Chairman, PDP, Edo State  Addressing newsmen on Friday, 16 April,  at the party secretariat in Benin City, Edo State Chairman of PDP Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi described Governor Obaseki’s statement as a wake up call on Nigerians including President

By Lucky Isibor. The Edo State University Uzairue has matriculated five hundred and ninety three (593) students in the 2020/2021 academic session and inducted its first set of post graduate students into the university. Performing the ceremony of matriculation and induction of the new students, the Vice Chancellor, Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor reiterated the commitment of the management of the university in ensuring that all programmes offered by the institution are completed within the stipulated time frame.             Engr. Emmanuel Prof. Aluyor Vice Chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho. Engr. Prof. Aluyor, used the opportunity to enumerate some of the university’s achievements to include its ranking as 3rd in Nigeria and best amongst the state owned universities in the 2018 open educational resources ranking of Nigerian universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC), first in Nigeria to own an Anatomage, which is the most advanced digital device for the trainin

By Lucky Isibor. Disturbed by the spate of failed portions on the roads linking the varrious streets in the Government Reservation Area axis of the Benin metropolis, Edo state government has directed  EDO SEEFOR to immediately embark on a large scale rehabilitation of these failed portions. Our correspondent observed that men and materials were mobilized to the various sites as they were seen working in the front of the Nigeria Union of Journalists press centre building, High Court road among other areas.  According to Engineer Prayer Osakue, the site engineer, who spoke through Irabor Pius Ibode, the job schedule will accommodate Commercial Avenue, Okada Avenue, Front of NUJ, Oasis hotel road, State CID road, High Court Road, Government House Road, By 4 Brigade, among others. Engineer Osakue said the works will be done in record time and in line with quality specifications while appealing to road users to bear with the agency as there may be diversion of traffi

By Crusoe Osagie Defeat takes its toll on different people in different ways. For John Mayaki, hallucination seems to be the major way he copes with the crushing defeat he suffered being the attack dog of the defanged gang of godfathers who tried to subvert the will of Edo people and hijack the people’s patrimony to service their over-bloated ego and appetite for state funds.   Mayaki and his sponsors had hoped that President Muhammadu Buhari would deploy the apparatus of state including the military, the Nigeria Police Force, and other institutions to overturn their rejection by the people and hand them victory in the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state. But that was not to be and this seems to have seized their sanity ever since.                   Mr. Godwin Obaseki                 Governor, Edo State. As far as these disgruntled politicians are concerned, the relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Godwin Obaseki was their nemesis i

By Lucky Isibor. The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday, 12 April granted the request by the State Governor, His Excellency Godwin Obaseki for the appointment of fifteen Special Advisers. The approval was sequel to a letter sent by  the Governor to the House for approval. Majority Leader and Member representing Ikpoba Okha constituency, Hon. Henry Okhuarobo said the request is expedient in view of the need to engage more hands to drive the good governance policy of the Obaseki administration and ensure smooth running of government. He urged colleagues to support the request of the governor for the appointment of the special advisers which he said will contribute to the growth and development of the state.           After subjecting the Governor's request to a voice vote and approval of the request , the Speaker Rt  Hon. Marcus Onobun  directed the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Yahaya Omogbai to convey the approval of the governor's request.           Consideration o

By Lucky Isibor. The Chief Responsibility Officer of Josemaria Escriva Foundation (JOSEF), Dr. Jude Obasanmi has appealed to the Edo State govermenmet to recruit more teachers into primary schools to meet Governor Obaseki's vision of totally revamping primary education in the state. Dr. Obasanmi who made the appeal in his opening remarks at the flag-off of the 2021 Teachers for Effective Service Delivery (TESD) in Esan West Local Government Area organised by Josemaria Escriva Foundation, said the number of primary school teachers in the state was grossly inadequate and thanked Edo State Universal Basic Education Board for approving the project. Invited guests and some participants. The Teachers Effective Service Delivery is financed by the TY Danjuma Foundation and implemented by Josemaria Escriva Foundation, a Non- Govermenmetal Organisation (NGO) with thematic area in the education and health sector.  The TY Danjuma Foundation had earlier supported JOSEF to implement

........ I don't know what Aladenika is talking about- Ohen The Community Development Associations CDA in communities and villages in Edo State seem to have staged a deadly comeback against the backdrop of the position of the the palace of the Oba of Benin and Edo State government on land allocation, land grabbing and double dealing on land matters.  The latest, among hundreds of such victims who are helpless and have lost their lands and property to the avarice of the CDA leadership is the Former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council and Principal Editor, SPARKNEWSNAIJA Otunba Mike Aladenika, who at a press conference in Benin City alleged that the Ohen of Okhuoromi village in Benin City, Chief  Ovbokhan Igbinovia trespassed "on my land measuring 100 × 100 feet at Okhuoromi, destroyed the foundation of two blocks of three bedroom flats built up to DPC level and sold the land to someone else". Otunba Mike Aladenika who was armed with a video playback o

By Lucky Isibor. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard of sporting facilities in Edo State, commending the governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for his administration’s investment in sports development. Buhari who described sports as one of the veritable tools that unite Nigerians, hailed the Governor for spearheading the upgrading of sports infrastructure in the state. L-R: Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; his Edo State counterpart, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki and the representative of President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, during the official launch of the newly revamped Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and opening ceremony of the 20th National Sports Festival taking place in Edo State. The President gave the commendation during the official launch of the newly revamped Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and the opening ceremony of the 20th edition of the National Sports F

By Lucky Isibor. Christians have been called upon to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ in their every day life. The Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Ekpoma made this call in its Easter message to Nigerian christians noting that Jesus Christ died on the Cross of Calvary and rose again on the third day to grant mankind victory over every life challenge. In a statement from the foundation signed by the Chief Responsibility Officer, Dr. Jude Obasanmi and made available to Newscurve urged adherents of the Christian faith to demonstrate love to everyone around them and become carriers of Christ's attitude in his earthtly sojourn. Officials of Josemaria Escriva Foundation during its free health care service at Ekpoma recently. "On behalf of Josemaria Escriva Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Project Team and Volunteers, I wish to congratulate all our Christian brothers and sisters as they mark and celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the grave today. "As we mark a