By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is resolute in his commitment to foster strategic development and effective reforms across Delta State, staying faithful to his electoral promises. The administration’s strategy centers on creating avenues for Deltans to secure resources, foster enterprise development, accumulate wealth, and enhance their overall well-being. This vision is embodied…
…Obaseki Unveils N1 Billion Grant to Boost Trade and Commerce in Edo State By Kingsley Ohens With the Edo State governorship election approaching on Saturday, Dr. Asue Ighodalo’s candidacy received a significant enhancement on Tuesday, as the Edo State Market Women formally pledged their support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominee. During the well-attended…
…A bill to establish Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund has been passed into law The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has advanced a bill to its second reading, seeking to provide regulations for mining communities’ issuance of land consent and community agreements to mining entities. Similarly, the House is legislating on a bill aimed at…
Ighodalo is highly regarded for his expertise in corporate finance, business law and governance as co-founder of Banwo and Ighodalo, a prominent Nigerian corporate law firm. Beyond law and business, Ighodalo is deeply involved in public service and philanthropy, focusing on education, healthcare, and economic reform As the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State approaches,…
By Erasmus Ikhide Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who served from 2007-2016, has a notable history of publicly criticizing Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the esteemed Esama of Benin Kingdom. However, during the Esama’s 90th birthday celebration, Oshiomhole made a surprising gesture by seeking forgiveness and requesting the elder statesman’s pardon, likening himself to a son….
Engaging in hide and seek with my five-year-old son brings immense joy. As he conceals himself, I adhere to the traditional counting ritual before initiating my search. To sustain his excitement, I pretend to be unaware of his location, even when it’s partially exposed. I pose the question, ‘where is this boy?’ to prolong the…
….Welcomes newly appointed officials in Gegu Beki, pledges Governor Ododo steadfast support and cooperation By Yahaya Idris, Kogi A delegation of recently appointed ward and local government assistants has paid a thank-you visit to Chief Mohammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, leader of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi local government and Commissioner for Solid Minerals and…
By Kingsley Owens Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has filed a claim for N20 billion in damages against Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a prominent All Progressives Congress, APC, leader, for allegedly making malicious and defamatory statements against him at a political rally in Benin…
By Kingsley Ohens Just six days before the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the Edo State Non-Indigenous Forum, comprising non-indigenous residents in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, has pledged its support for Dr. Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in…
By Kingsley Ohens In a move that has electrified the campaign trail, award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo governorship election. The superstar made the endorsement announcement via his Instagram account on Sunday evening, posting a Thisday newspaper…