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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, assured residents along the Benin-Sapele Road axis that the government will immediately begin rehabilitation work on the road, starting from the popular RCC to Ogheghe junction. Governor Obaseki addressing Sapele Road residents at the failed portion. The governor, who visited the area, said his administration is aware of their plights and will mobilize contractors to the site to commence rehabilitation work on the failed portions of the road. Obaseki was accompanied by Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Permanent Secretary, Edo Ministry of Infrastructure, Ferguson Enabulele, and other top government functionaries. The governor who queried the failure of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the federal government to rehabilitate and fix the failed portions of the road, noted, “I hope FERMA and the federal government are not playing politics with this road. “I have seen your plight and suff...

Pnnp By Lucky Isibor. It's jubilations full of high expectations as the Okojie family of Irrua in Esan Central Local Government Area is set to give out their jewel of inestimable value, Enibokun in marriage to Emmanuel of the Aghedo family of Emu in Esan South-East Local Government Area, both of Edo State.                      The Bride and Groom Disclosing the schedule of activities to newsmen in a chat, father of the groom who is also the General Oversea of Gospel Defenders Ministry Int Inc. along Lucky Way, off Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill Benin City, Archbishop Fred Aghedo said "the wedding ceremony of my son which is coming up later this month is very unique in my life because am the first father in several centuries to witness the wedding of a son in my family lineage. I am grateful to God for graces and mercy in my life", the clergyman said. The high society wedding which is slated for 12 noon on Saturday the 27th of N...

  By Lucky Isibor. Edo State Governor and visitor to Edo State University Uzairue, Mr. Godwin Obaseki said that he has instructed the contractors handling the Teaching Hospital of the University to resume work as he has also assured the Vice-Chancellor that the staff housing unit must be completed before the end of this year. The governor disclosed this during the 3rd Convocation ceremony and award of first and higher degrees, diplomas, prizes and conferment of honorary degrees . While congratulating the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and staff of the Institution for the tremendous successes the school has recorded since inception said that looking back now, the government does not regret her choice in choosing the Chancellor Dr. Adeyemi Makanjuola and Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor for the University. The visitor thanked the Vice Chancellor and the management team for the way they have piloted the affairs of the school. There is no doubt or whatsoever that Ed...

By Lucky Isibor The Edo State University Uzairue, has recorded another feat as it is set to commission has the University radio FM station to be known as 90.5 peak FM with coverage of the campus activities and its environs.  The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor who made this known yesterday during the university's 3rd convocation press briefing said the vision of the state government that the university should be a centre of excellence is very much on course considering the achievements of the University in the last few years.  According to him, the university has remained in session and maintained a stable academic calendar since inception to graduate students as at when due not minding several challenges.  "Since its inception, the university has grown with an increase in the number of faculties, departments, approved and accredited programmes, and students". He said as at today, the university has eight Faculties ie, three faculties ...

By Lucky Isibor. An Ebonyi-state born prophet, Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi has released his prophecy regarding the upcoming Anambra Governorship election. The man, who goes by the alias ‘Onye Ruo Uka Ofu Nanya'(meaning, if you doubt it, you will see with your eyes), stated that although Anambra State seems too close to call in the coming election, he has been told the person who will be sworn in as the next governor of Anambra.                       Senator Andy Uba The General Overseer of King of Kings Deliverance Ministry Worldwide in Gbonum Ulepa Ntezi, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State said that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, Mr Andy Uba has been earmarked to win by God himself. “I have serious revelations concerning Anambra State elections. My former prophecy was that an unexpected candidate will emerge in Anambra, and the candidate that the almighty God has been revealing to ...

As Eagle Square Abuja is filled to capacity. By Lucky Isibor. In a most glamorous appearance and in his usual sagacious moves, the Edo State Governor, His Exellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki leads Edo State delegates to the 2021 PDP National Convention holding in the Eagle Square, Abuja. The venue of the National Convention which is filled to maximum capacity also have Edo State delegates in the likes of the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, and the Speaker Edo State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun.                 Gov. Godwin Obaseki Leading Edo delegates at the PDP National Convention Present in the party hierarchy of the Edo delegates are, the National Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Osi Orbih, the State Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi and State EXCO members, National Deputy Woman Leader Hajia Hadizat Umoru as well as all the 18 LGA party Chairmen. Serving members of the National Assembly led by Sen. Matthew Urokhide, Rt. Hon. Joe E...

By Efe Igbinosa Let me begin this missive by a quote culled from an article written by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on the 3rd of July, 2015.   " We appeal to the State government to engage the medical stakeholders to assist in designing a blueprint for the efficient running of the hospital otherwise it could just be another beautiful political project that could also, God forbid, die an untimely death. The State school of Nursing and Midwifery has been de-accredited because of lack of facilities and staffing arising from poor funding. In the absence of future nurses and midwives, what hospitals are we building? A hospital is more than just a beautiful building; it demands more of functionality rather than aesthetics" The above statement is important in laying the foundation for my missive. Please, note that the statement by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu was made while Oshiomhole was still in the saddle and before Godwin Obaseki took over the reins of power in the state. In ...