Edo Magazine(news_info)

Congresses, Others: PDP To Hold NEC In November Congresses, Others: PDP To Hold NEC In November Pending any last minutes changes, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in the second week of November over some pressing issues before the party, LEADERSHIP Weekend gathered yesterday. Some of the top issues before the party are frictions arising from the party congresses held across the country, the crisis rocking the South West chapter of the party as well as the tensions over where the party will zone its 2023 ticket to. The party’s fortunes in the South West region is being threatened by the intense battle between the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose. On the other hand, while Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has been rumoured to be plotting defection to All Progressives Congress (APC) in search of the presidential ticket ahead of 2023, the Ebonyi State House of Assembly had threaten...

  #ENDSARS Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Appeals to  #ENDSARS Protesters to Embrace the Path of Peace and Justice initiated by the  Edo State  Government. Chairman of Edo State Chapter of ALGON, Hon. Osunde says that the criminal elements operating under the mask of the legitimate #ENDSARS protesters should be exposed by those seeking genuine reforms to Police conduct and related grievances. Hon. Osunde declared that the leadership of Local Governments across the the State is formidably optimistic of the structure for peaceful resolutions to the demonstrations as initiated by Governor Obaseki. The Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (  ALGON ),  Hon  . Evbareke   Jenkins   Osunde  has declared that the political initiatives and legal structure by  Governor   Obaseki's  administration represents the most viable option for a facilitated and sustainable re...

#ENDSARS Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Appeals to  #ENDSARS Protesters to Embrace the Path of Peace and Justice initiated by the  Edo State  Government. Chairman of Edo State Chapter of ALGON, Hon. Osunde says that the criminal elements operating under the mask of the legitimate #ENDSARS protesters should be exposed by those seeking genuine reforms to Police conduct and related grievances. Hon. Osunde declared that the leadership of Local Governments across the the State is formidably optimistic of the structure for peaceful resolutions to the demonstrations as initiated by Governor Obaseki. The Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ( ALGON ), Hon . Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has declared that the political initiatives and legal structure by Governor Obaseki's administration represents the most viable option for a facilitated and sustainable resolution to the on-going demonstration by youths in the co...

  #ENDSARS PROTEST Oredo Council Chairman Appeals for Calm in the Local Government Area Hon. Osunde says that the protesters should thoughtfully consider the proposals for genuine peaceful resolution of the agitation as laid out by the State Government. ‘’ The peace structure established by Governor Obaseki will catalyze the objectives of consultation, examination and resolution of the issues being raised by the ENDSARS protest in Edo State.’’ The LGA Chairman pleads with the legitimate ENDSARS protesters not to allow criminal elements and thugs to contaminate their movement. The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council Hon . Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has urged the youth involved in the #ENDSARS movement to’’ distance themselves from the activities of the criminal elements and thugs who seem intent on, perpetrating anarchy, robbery and destruction of public and private property, under the guise of participating in an otherwise constitutional citizen action.’’ The LGA C...

BREAKING: Two dead as policemen, hoodlums clash in Edo Two unidentified persons were shot dead on Tuesday at the Santana Market along Sapele Road in Benin as hoodlums engaged policemen enforcing a 24 -hour curfew imposed by the Edo State government . The government had placed the curfew on the state following the violence which erupted on Monday during the # EndSARS protests rocking the country . But from Ekenwan Road to Airport Road , Sapele Road and other interchange junctions within Benin metropolis , the youths took over strategic positions as they chanted anti government slogans. The protest equally resumed in Auchi as the youths again regrouped at the popular Jattu junction, allowing only motorists on essential duties were allowed free passage . Meanwhile, security has been tightened in parts of the state capital and adjoining towns . Hoodlums had hijacked the # EndSARS protests in the state on Monday when they attacked two correctional centres freeing inmates . The thugs had als...

Armed thugs storm Eagle Square, security beefed up at Aso Rock gate Armed thugs are currently gathered around the Eagle Square located in the Three Arms Zone in Abuja . The youth, some without shirts and many others in black, were still holding sticks and walking round the square. The situation has made armed policemen and soldiers deployed in the Supreme Court gate of the Presidential Villa , be on red alert . Soldiers manning the Cenotaph directly opposite the Eagle Square are also on standby. Up the road , tight security was also noticed around the Court of Appeal premises and the Police Headquarters . Policemen on horses and inside Arrnoured Personnel Carrier are keeping watch around the police headquarters. The # EndSARS protests rocking the country have continued for almost two weeks with youths calling for a lasting reform of the Nigeria Police Force. All entreaties by politicians and business leaders for the youths to leave the streets failed as they block major highways , ther...

Uhunmwonde Council Chairman receives Award of Appreciation by National Youth Service Corps.. . Outgoing Corps Members of the Uhunmwonde Chapter of the NYSC today by a delegation was at the Office of the Council Chairman, Hon Agbama Napoleon in appreciation of his fatherly role, his effort towards alleviating the welfare of the people during the ravaging days of COVID-19 , ensuring proper distribution of palliatives and developmental strides across Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The leader of the delegation praised Hon . Napoleon Agbama for standing out as a Role Model, Passion for Service and Human Capacity building. In response, the Council Chairman said, with the second term victory of His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Polls, he, Hon. Napoleon Agbama is poised to do more for our people. He also charged the corps members to continue to uphold the virtues of Service to their fatherland and live an exemplary life as younger generations looked up t...

  Aftermath of Edo Election: Captain Hosa allegedly taken ill, Flown to London Hospital One of the main financiers of APC Candidate, Ize Iyamu in the just concluded Edo governorship election, Captain Hosa Okunbo has allegedly taken ill and flown to a London hospital for medical attention. A source in his camp who spoke to Edo   News Magazine on condition of anonymity, disclosed  that Captain Hosa has not been himself since  the outcome of the Edo governorship election  in which he staked his political fortune and  resources against PDP candidate and winner,  Godwin Obasaki The source disclosed that Captain Hosa , when it became obvious that the APC has lost the election called his aids and said, “its finished, I am leaving Edo”. Captain Hosa has been in Lagos since licking his wound. He is alleged to have suddenly take ill few days ago and collapsed suddenly before his doctor made arrangements for him to be flown to the UK for further trea...

  Athletics Federation of Nigeria SPORTS MINISTER DARE: ARROGANT VIOLATION OF THE RULE OF LAW By Taiwo Ebudola The Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports Development (FMYSD) under the leadership of, Sunday Dare , is now a den for the violation of the rule of law and serial disobedience of court orders.  How can it be explained that a Minister of the Federal Republic will so obnoxiously continue, in a cavalier manner, flouting the directives of both a High Court and that of a subsequent Court of Appeal regarding a suit in which the Minister is scandalously involved.  The trend being chronicled in this matter is simultaneously emblematic of bureaucratic recklessness, political abuse of power and unbridled arrogance. The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare , had for ulterior motives collaborated in creating crisis within the duly elected Executive Board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria ( AFN ). Prior to the sinister and artificial crisis in December 2019, Engr. Gusau-led AF...

  Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde Hosts Victory Party, Appreciates Party Faithful for Standing with Governor Obaseki ‘’The Governor’s  victory marks our liberation from the captivity of political godfathers ‘’ It was an atmosphere packed with celebration and jubilation as the Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Hon . Evbareke Jenikins Osunde , hosted Oredo PDP Ward 6 party leaders , members and the voters whose efforts contributed to resounding second term victory of Governor Obaseki . The party which was well attended by  members included guests like the Chairman of Ward 6 PDP, the Woman Leader, members of the Legislative Arm of Oredo Local Government as well as the Special Advisers to Chairman Osunde .  Speaking during the ceremony, Hon . Osunde said that he was profoundly grateful to the voters of Ward 6 for emerging as one of the most dependable and formidable constituency in the historic  march for the re-election of the Governor. Accord...

  NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE AT 60 Oredo People Have Reasons for Double Celebration  ‘’ As we celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day, We equally celebrate the political liberation of Edo State from the claws of dictatorial powers outside our Government.’’ ‘’ As Governor Obaseki strengthens the economic and political South-South family , our nation will equally flourish ‘’ The Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Hon . Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has observed that Nigeria will benefit from the’’ potentials of a flourishing South-South economy ‘’that will evolve from Governor Obaseki’s unique role in the geo-political region.’’ Hon. Osunde’s view was contained in a media statement released in Benin today to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. The Chairman further remarked that the people of Oredo have justifiable reasons for double celebration following ‘’ their unequalled contribution to ensuring the second term victory of Governor Obaseki and thereby cata...