Edo Magazine(news_info)

OREDO LGA CHAIRMAN FELICITATES WITH THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY ON EID-EL-KABIR The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has sent messages of felicitation to the Muslim community in Oredo on the celebration of the sacred ceremony of Eid-El- Kabir and the Sallah celebrations.   Hon. Osunde remarked that the period of the Eid-El-Kabir represented one of the holiest period in the Islamic calendar and a period emblematic of the spirit of magnanimity and sharing among Muslim believers. The Council Chairman observed that the Muslim community represented a revered integral part of the Oredo community in a way that defines the peaceful and beautiful multi-religious character of the LGA.  Continuing, Hon. Osunde said that the Local Government has witnessed remarkable peace between various religions in the area and urged for greater understanding and cooperation among leaders and followers of the various faiths.  Hon. Osunde particularly urged the Muslim leaders a

Court of Appeal Declares Minister’s Faction of Athletics Federation ILLEGAL. Sports’ Minister Dare: The Dirty Game Is Over! Minister Sunday Dare Should Show Respect for the Rule of Law Written By Taiwo Ebudola  For the second time in one month, two different levels of the Federal judiciary have declared the actions of the Minister for Sports regarding the AFN as unconstitutional and illegal. The duly elected President  of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN) , Engr. Ibrahim Shehu- Gusau had gone to court challenging the emergence of a faction of the Federation which was unarguably under the sponsorship of the  Minister.  It is unconscionable that a Minister of our Federal Republic will so openly and actively sponsor and fraternize with an illegal group that is clearly stagnating and destroying the potentials and the prospects of Nigeria’s Sports sector.  Now with two separate unambiguous rulings against the puppet AFN faction incubated by Minister Sunday Dare , should there be a

OPPORTUNISTIC  COUNCILORS DEPART OREDO LGA   ‘’Our PDP Campaign Doesn’t Need Flaky, Traitorous and Mercurial Characters’’  ‘’ We shall soon expose two internal saboteurs still hibernating in the Council ‘’ A statement by the Progressive Association of Oredo Youths   We the members of the Progressive Association of Oredo Youths ( PAOY) wish to clearly inform the people of Edo State, that the Councilors who defected from Oredo Local Government Council to join the  APC campaign, were the most regressive elements in the local administration.  It should be clear that all the seven traitorous seven councilors have always belonged to a cabal often derisively described as the ‘’ Agbero Caucus’’ with the Local Government. It is not therefore surprising that the derelict lawmakers have officially broken away from the path of honor which Governor Obaseki inspires in the Local Government administration state-wide.  Very notably, the defected Councilor from Ward 4, Bright Aisien Alabi , was alrea

ACTS OF HOOLIGANISM AND VIOLENCE INITIATED BY APC MEMBERS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PALACE OF OUR SACREDLY REVERED OBA OF BENIN ON SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, 2020. A PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY HON. EVBAREKE JENKINS OSUNDE, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL. ……the conduct was a bestial expression of political desperation   ……those behind the mayhem have no sense of the mystical and majestic historicity of the Benin Palace ……the action was nationally disgraceful and locally abhorrent …..Governor Obaseki displayed an exemplary act of leadership by calling for peaceful response I wish to vehemently condemn the act of political hooliganism and psychopathic vandalism which occurred in the intimate vicinity of the revered and sacred Palace of the Oba of Benin yesterday. It was a conduct that has been adjudged unprecedented in the recent political history of Edo People. While there have been situations of intense electoral contests in Benin-City in the past , one cannot recall a circums

GOSG Congratulate Barr. Osariodion Ogie on his appointment as DG Edo State Campaign Council* *# GOSGMedia * The Godwin Obaseki Shaibu Group (GOSG) a  non-governmental and non-profit volunteer group committed to propagating the policies of the Godwin Obaseki led Administration in Edo state has congratulated  Barr. Osariodion Ogie , on his appointment as the Director-General (D-G) Edo State Campaign Council. The forum, in a statement by its Director General, Henry imogiemhe Idogun,  today in Benin, described the appointment as a right step in the right direction for the party. Idogun expressed optimism that Barr. Ogie’s leadership would offer the needed capacity, competence and contacts towards achieving the collective resolve of the Edo people come September 19th. According to him, “this noble state assignment, requires the leadership and coordination of a person with unquestionable character, unshakeable integrity, vast political experience and honest understanding of our diversity.

Hon. Osunde Leads Mass APC Defection to PDP Oredo PDP Ward 6: Agenda for 2ND Term Victory  For those who witnessed the recent celebratory event of the mass defection of APC members to PDP in Oredo Ward 6, it was crystal clear that the organizational ground operation for the 2nd term victory of Governor Godwin Noghegase Obaseki will be unstoppable.  The occasion was also organized to enhance political familiarity between the old and new members of the PDP. The atmosphere for the event was energetic with an uplifting display of enthusiasm among the former members of the APC and the PDP in show of unity for the Governor’s re-emergence.  In a statement to the media during the occasion, the Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde noted that PDP Ward 6 would stand distinguished in ensuring  victory for the Governor.  According to Hon. Osunde , ‘’ there’s now only one formidable and united political family in Oredo Ward 6, we shall redefine the essence

#EDO 2020:  Oredo Will Deliver For Obaseki, Hon. Osunde Declares —‘’Governor Obaseki’s Popularity is overwhelming.’’ The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area, Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has reaffirmed the position that the residents of the LGA will vote overwhelmingly for Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki in the September 19 gubernatorial election.  Hon. Osunde’s remarks were contained in  statement released to media in Benin this morning.  The Council Chairman stated that ‘’with about 60 days to the 2020 gubernatorial contest , the trend of public opinion was solidly indicative that Governor Obaseki was distantly ahead in the preference of  Oredo voters.’’  Continuing, Hon. Osunde contended that the issues at stake in the election were distinctly clear as a choice between a situation of progressive continuity and one of glittering empty Promises. ’’  The LGA Chairman predicted in the statement that ‘’ the people of Oredo will not abandon a tried, tested and proven p

Gov. Obaseki Boosted the Creative Industry in Edo State, Says Hon. Osunde . ..Edo DJs Support Group for Obaseki Pledge to Electorally Mobilize Members  The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area, Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde recently told a group of musical performers and DJs in Benin-City that the state government has devoted immense  attention and resources to boosting the creative industry. Hon. Osunde was speaking when a group of Benin DJs paid a courtesy call on the Local Government Chairman as part of the activities by the entertainers to mark the 63rd birthday celebration of Governor  Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki in the state capital.  The Council Chairman remarked on the occasion that the Governor ‘’ has displayed a comprehensive understanding of the inestimable contributive factor of the creative industry both for general economic development and stabilizing the employment arena.’’  Continuing, Hon. Osunde noted that the Governor sees the entire creative sector of the

Oredo LG Evacuates Refuse At Oliha and Oba Market *Oredo LG Evacuates Refuse At Oliha, Oba Market* ...Osunde restates determination to clean-up Oredo _Saturday July 4, 2020 The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government,  Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has restated his commitment to clean-up Oredo Local Government Area and keep the area safe, clean, healthy and habitable for its numerous residents; the Chairman has said he will continue to place the health and safety of Oredo residents in the front burner of his administration noting that they (residents) are the most critical sector in every government. The Council Boss revealed this during the mass evacuation of refuse at Oliha area and Oba Market at King Square;  Osunde has said he will not relent in his efforts to make Oredo the best environmental-friendly LGA in Edo State; noting that post COVID-19 Oredo will experience immense prosperity and development. The Oredo Local Government Chairman has remained consistent in his administr

Comrade Odijie Revamps Govt Butcher, Ikpoba Slope ...seeks increased govt support ...Osayande promises to wade in_* ...butchers declare support for Obaseki as 4+4 TORGBA rents air _Thursday July 2, 2020 Association of Edo State Practicing Butchers, Ikpoba-Okha LGA has embarked on a massive rehabilitation of its facility at Ikpoba Slope in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Benin City, the Edo State capital Speaking during the rehabilitation exercise on Thursday, Chairman, Association of Edo State Practicing Butchers, Comrade Akhere Odijie decried the poor state of the facility owing to prolonged reckless abandon by successive association's leadership Comrade Odijie said he could not imagine continuous propagation of an unpopular and anti-people administration, hence his resolve to give the facility a facelift Speaking during an interview, Comrade Odijie said, "this is the alma mater of butchers in Edo State, this facility has been abandoned for over ten years, it was discover

*Happy Birthday and a Happy New Month to Mr. Governor* GOSGMedia www.gosgnago.org . ....By Michael Ainyanbhor The pressure of adversity does not affect the mind of the brave man... It is more powerful than external circumstances. Happy birthday to our amiable governor, His excellency Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki  Your emergence as the governor of our state saw the introduction of cross pollination of ideas between the private sector, public sector and other critical stakeholders has already begun to bear fruit, in moving Edo State forward.  Though it has not been an easy task in the past three years, with criticisms and disparaging remarks from various groups of persons but the governor has kept his head up and undeterred to putting the state on a redemptive path. In less than four years, your administration has recorded significant achievements across all sectors; from the area of economic growth, education, agriculture, infrastructure, health, sports development, education, among others

Oredo LGA chairman Celebrate Gov. Obaseki @63 ...Obaseki Is The Quintessence of Service to Humanity, Says Hon. Osunde  The Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has observed that the 63rd ( 1st July) birthday celebration of Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki was’’ far beyond mere Calendar year reckoning.’’ In a statement released to the media in Benin-City today, the Oredo Council Chairman said that the’’ more profound significance of the Governor’s life is exemplified in the positive impact and the elevation of the socio-economic fortunes of the people that he serves.’’ Hon. Osunde affirmed that in all areas of his life’s endeavour, ‘’both in the private sector and as a successful and accomplished Governor, His Excellency has established a model for selflessness in dedication to catalyzing societal progress.’’ In the words of the Oredo LGA Chairman: ‘’ It has been a privilege for me to gain intimate knowledge of the phenomenal humanity, the spiritual