… I’ll work to eradicate poverty in our state, Ighodalo assures them By Kingsley Ohens Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into…
Osagie Imasogie Reporting An umbrella organization representing multiple Edo women groups has demanded that former governor Adams Oshiomhole undergo a mental evaluation following his controversial remarks about Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The coalition, Edo Women for Dignity and Respect (EWDR), has expressed outrage over Oshiomhole’s comments, calling them…
By Yahaya Idris, Abia In a heartwarming display of solidarity, the Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, visited Mrs. Amarachi Lawrence, a woman who suffered physical abuse at the hands of her husband. The visit aimed to show support and empathy towards the survivor, while also raising awareness about the scourge of…
By Fred Latimore Esq Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed gratitude to God, for His inestimable love, mercies and protection over the life of former Commissioner for Technical Education, Hon Joan Oyemaechi, during the Thanksgiving Service which took place on Sunday at the regional headquarters of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries,…
In a bold move, President Aigbokhan, a prominent public interest advocate and leading counsel for the Labour Party, proudly endorses Dr. Asue Ighodalo for the governorship election scheduled for September 21. This endorsement is firmly grounded in The PDP flag bearer’s manifesto, “Pathway to Prosperity for All”. The manifesto outlines a robust plan to support…
Not many Edo people would know that Mrs Betsy Obaseki is herself roundly qualified to be a State Governor herself! And this is because of the unobtrusive, unassuming lifestyle and wise manners of this Edo Queen of Queens! Mrs Obaseki’s superlative educational and professional successes are of enviable heights and one that would make a…
There is a role, formal or informal, for the spouse of a Governor or President. It is called First Lady. Nigeria learnt that from the United States of America. Even those who have pretended here that they do not want a first lady eventually end up with one. Ask former President Buhari. Courageous and beautiful…
Edo State citizens were on Sunday greeted with a video that has since gone viral, where Senator Adams Oshiomole mocked Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, for not having biological children. I am more miffed than anyone that has seen the video. There are other things Oshiomhole could have said as it is now…
By Sadiq Abubakar, Abuja Mohammed Yakubu Dogara has emerged as the newly elected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the FCT during the party’s delegate state congress. Dogara, a former Kuje area council chapter chairman of PDP emerged through affirmation during the state congress which held at Apo town hall in Abuja Municipal…
In a bold move, esteemed legal expert Barr. Maigoro, DL, LLB, BL, LLM, has publicly denounced the infiltration of personal interests and the love for money in pursuing of worldly things as against the people’s interests. Citing the erosion of trust in the system, Barr. Maigoro, DL, LLB, BL, LLM, emphasized the need for impartiality…