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Edo deputy gov, Shaibu failed to appear as panel ends sitting

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By Osaro Isaac The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, failed to appear before the seven-man panel that probed allegations of perjury and leaking of the government’s secrets against him. The retired Justice S. A. Omonuwa-led panel, which had its inaugural sitting on Wednesday in Benin, the state capital, ended its sitting on Friday with Shaibu or his counsel failing to show up. The panel had adjourned till Thursday for Shaibu to open his defence, and when he didn’t show up, he was given till Friday to come and defend the allegation against him, which he failed to do. The Edo State House of Assembly, which is the petitioner in the case, had on Wednesday opened and closed its case, paving the way for Shaibu to defend the allegations levelled against him. Shaibu’s counsel, Oladoyin Awoyale, attended the Wednesday (the opening day) sitting but excused himself in the middle of the hearing after the panel refused his prayer to suspend the proceedings pending the outcome of a suit fi
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Why Labour Party Candidacy Is Dead On Arrival

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  In a bid for the gubernatorial candidate of Labour Party, Barr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata to subvert the State Character Principle of rotation by the majority of Edo whom they clamour for. I find it so bewildered and confounded to see the combination between Barr.  Olumide  Osaigbovo Akpata and Princess Oluyinka  Alufohai as the running-mate.This doesn't depict fairness, equity justice in a political shift of power to Edo Central.  From all indications, competence,character, capacity,value will be key factor to determine who becomes the Governor of Edo State come September 21, 2024. Let Edo people decide who the cap fits.
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Edo Lady based in Canada published her second book

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An esteemed Edo Indigene in diaspora, Lady Nekpen Obasogie has published her second book titled Benin Warriors and the British Colonial Rule in Nigeria . The first book, Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture and Its Relationship with the Europeans Since 1400 AD examines what transpired between the Europeans and the Benin Kingdom from 1400 AD to the invasion by Britain in 1897. She asserts that knowing what transpired in the past will help to understand the present and advance the future.  The Benin Kingdom has always been at the apex of European and African relationships from early contact to when Britain colonized Benin in the 19th century. Great Benin: The Alcazar of Post-Colonial Culture and Its Relationship with the Europeans Since 1400 AD diligently depicts how the colonial system, specifically Western education, amplifies gender exclusion, which shattered her childhood dream. In that book, Nekpen Obasogie critically analyzed how the patriarchal moral code embedded
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Osayande inaugurates Secretary to Local Government, Special Adviser to Council, Supervisory Councilors

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_be ambassadors of peace, development…, council boss tasks newly sworn-in aides_ The Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, Dr. Eric Osayande on Tuesday, inaugurated the Secretary to Local Government (SLG), Special Adviser to Council and five (5) Supervisory Councilors in the Local Government Area, with a charge to be ambassadors of peace and development; Osayande urged the new appointees to shun rancour, and use their positions to attract meaningful developments to their areas.  Osayande said the appointees were selected from various Wards in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area as a result of their commitment and passion in the discharge of their duties in their former positions; he charged them to continue to portray the party and local government area in good light.  The Chairman disclosed that, “Ikpoba-Okha, known for unity and inclusiveness will continue to exhibit tendencies aimed at promoting the ideals of unity and inclusivity; "we must continue to foster unity and inclusive
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Shaibu, Edo Deputy Governor resumes work in his new office

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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Tuesday morning, officially resumed work in his new office at 7, Dennis Osadebey Avenue very close to Edo state government house. This was after noticing that his former office in government house have been locked up by security men attached to government house.  Recall that on Monday, Philip Shaibu claimed that he had not received any official communication for him to relocate to the new office, he also said it was only the civil savants attached to his office that was relocated.  He was seen standing  by the entrance to his former office, which was under lock. He was also seen making a call to an unknown individual, pleading to help him call the governor to know why his former office was locked. Shaibu was also complaining to the unknown individual that he was yet to receive any letter asking him to relocate. But on Tuesday, Philip Shaibu confirmed he has received a two-paragraph memo from the Secretary to the State Government, SSG,
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Edo LG Polls: Osayande takes Campaign to Etete Community

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......GETS MASSIVE BOOST........  ... Meet with Enogie, etete community residents, santana market traders, Keke riders and Yaris Cab drivers.... ......promises unparalleled developmental projects.... The re-election chances of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP flag-bearer, Dr Eric Osayande in the forthcoming local government council polls received overwhelming boost when he took his re-election campaigns to the residents of Etete community, Santana market traders, Erediauwa Keke riders,Yaris drivers association and landlords and land-ladies of Okundia Street. At the palace of the Enogie of Etete where Dr Osayande interacted with the residents, the Enogie, HRH. Cedric Omorodion who spoke through the palace secretary, Mr Owie Osaretin Douglas appreciate the immediate past council chairman for the laudable projects he attracted and executed during his first term's tenure and appealed for the siting and construction of a primary school in the community. Responding, Dr Osayande thanked
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Senate rejects Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Niger

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  Urges Leaders of ECOWAS to strengthen political and diplomatic options to resolve the political compass in Niger Republic The Nigeria Senate has asked the Chairman of the Economic  Community of  West  African  States,  ECOWAS and other leaders of the region to tread with care in addressing the political crisis in Niger Republic. Briefing the news men after a closed-door session that lasted for almost two hours to discuss the letter written to the Senate on Friday by President  Bola  Tinubu on the decisions taken by the regional body, the Senate asked ECOWAS to strengthen political and diplomatic options and other means to resolve the political compass in Niger Republic. The Senate while condemning the Niger coup in totality, commended the chairman, President Bola Tinubu and other Heads of State of the other States of ECOWAS for their prompt response and the positions taken on the unfortunate development in Niger Republic.  Reading the resolutions of the senators after the close-door
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