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As crisis continues to rock the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, the Interim Management Committee, IMC, led by Hon. Abdulahi Maje, yesterday, raised the alarm over alleged fraudulent moves by Hon. Alabi Kolade David led faction to the Flag-off of National Anti-Multiple Taxation Scheme (NAMTAXS) on Thursday, in Lagos. This was contained a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, IMC, Hon. Ashonibaire Jide, where it alleged that there are plans by Alabi and his cohorts in conjunction with ATD Global Security Services inviting President Muhammadu Buhari, other highly placed officials and the general public to the official flag-off ceremony of the National Anti-Multiple Taxation Scheme (NAMTAXS) in support of the National Transit Insurance Scheme (NATIS). It will be recalled that Alabi and his faction were restrained by Justice I. E. Ekwo on March 29, 2021, from parading themselves as leaders of ALGON. READ ALSO:   Edo ALGON Chairman, Hon. Evbareke Jenkins O

  The Senator Abdullahi Adamu-led nine-member National Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress has, so far, received 35 petitions from aggrieved members over the last Ward, Local Government and State Congresses. The Chairman of the Committee disclosed this after a meeting in Abuja, on Tuesday. He expressed hope that the committee would do justice to all the petitions and unite the party ahead of the Party’s National Convention scheduled to hold in February 2020. He said, “At this point in time, we have something in the region of plus or minus 35 petitions. As you do know, you may wish to ponder on the fact that the petitions cannot have the same weight. “So, where we believe that the problems are deep-rooted, we intend to go and unravel what the problems are, and how best we can proffer solutions to them and make recommendations to the party.”   Also Read:      Obaseki Has Never Tampered With LGAs Allocations – Edo Algon Chairman Although he was silent on the state by

NAF female personnel killed by snakebite inside toilet in Abuja A Nigerian Air Force female officer identified as Lance Corporal Bercy has died after she got bitten by a poisonous snake when she sat on the toilet seat in her room. Reports said the snake made its way into her toilet bowl (WC) and bit her on Saturday at her residence at the Airforce Base, Bill Clinton Way, Airport Road, Abuja. Also Read:    Edo police arrests two suspected . She was rushed to the medical centre, but she didn’t survive and was pronounced dead at the medical centre The snake is suspected to have found its way into her home through the Septic Tank to the Waste Dislodger. A snake whisperer was said to have been called after the incident to remove the huge reptile from the toilet. Efforts to get the NAF authorities to speak on the development has so far proved abortive as even text messages are not responded to. 

  Alaghodaro 2021: Innoson leads other local automobile manufacturers to Edo Summit Nigerian indigenous motor manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) will lead other top players in the nation’s automotive industry to the Alaghodaro Summit 2021, scheduled to take place between November 12 and 14, in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Chairman, Marketing and Branding Sub-Committee, Alaghodaro 2021, Crusoe Osagie , who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said all is set for the hosting of the fifth edition of the annual investment summit. The summit, themed, ‘Edo of Our Dreams: Building a Sustainable Future,’ which is to be held at different venues across Benin City, is aimed at consolidating on years of building a vibrant private sector-led economy by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration, showcasing investment opportunities and engendering economic prosperity in the state. According to Osagie , “Edo State, under Governor Godwin Obaseki, in the la

   Edo State Gathers Momentum for Gov. Obaseki’s 21st Century Economic Revolution (Ogbemudia, Lee Kuan Yew: William Otabor speaks on Obaseki's Vision for a Globally Competitive Edo State Economy) ‘’The people of Edo State must seize the historic opportunity as well as boldly embrace the favorable tide of times consequent on having a Governor with the combined capacity of an accomplished technocrat and a progressive political visionary at the helm of her affairs at such critical spring years of the 21 Century ‘’, so declared an International Economic Development Expert ,  William   Otabor  during a special global Zoom interactive session  with a select group of journalists in Benin-City over the weekend.  According to the International Economist with vast professional background in finance and global development strategies ‘’  Governor Obaseki  can be described as the propitious catalyst vital at such lugubrious season in the economic history of a geopolitical entity like Edo State

Stop And Search: Police Arrest, Found Gun and Indian Hemp In Edo By Festus Alenkhe Operatives of the Anti-kidnaping and Cyber Crime Unit of the Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected secret cult members in Benin city, Edo state. They were arrested by the police while on a routine patrol along Benin-Sepele Road bypass near Etiosa Community in Edo state. However, the police intercepted an ash colour Lexus 330 car Jeep with Registration number FUG 571 SB with two occupants Upon searching the vehicle, one pump action gun and some items suspected to be Indian hemp were recovered. The Suspects were identified as Imasuen Raymond, 32, and Precious Ajayi, 24. A statement signed by the Edo state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bello Kontongs, said the suspects admitted that they belong to one of the deadly secret cult groups in Benin City. The statement said the suspects would soon be charged to court The statement further said that the Edo state Commissioner of Police, CP Phili

   SOKOTO CALIPHATE Nightmare Over Moonlight :  Manifestation of Sheik Usman bin Fodio's Prognosis on 20th Sultan By Abbas Mohammed The founder of the famous Sokoto Caliphate, Sheikh Usman bin Fodio (RTA), had made predictions, and many of them had come to pass. It is an open secret that the Sokoto Caliphate is the biggest 19th century empire in Sub-Saharan Africa. It drew its prestige from the activities of its leaders - which was salvaging the people from the yolk of oppressive Hausa rulers. One of the many predictions by Sheikh Fodio was on the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, where he reportedly said the eighteen sultan’s reign would be characterized by chaos and bloodshed. Behold, that prognosis had come to pass during the tenure of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto. Another prediction of the revered Muslim leader and 19th Century legendary revivalist was what he said would happen during the reign of the 20th Sultan of Sokoto. Historians and experts on Sokoto Caliphate reported Sheikh Fodio as

Edo: Tipper drivers suspend services over alleged stealing of land by community “Ohen” priest The state chairman of the Edo state tipper drivers association has directed members of the association to suspend with immediate effect all services within Okhuiromi community around airport road axis in Oredo local government area, this decision was taken when the cross between the community and the association took a new shape The decision of the association to suspend its service in the area has been perceived to like affect up to other twenty communities within Iyekogba axis of sapele road in Edo state, The chairman of the tippers drivers association Austin      Uhunmwangho was said to have given this order when the community allegedly forcefully took possession of landed properties belonging to the said association.    Austin Uhunmwangho chairman of the Edo tipper drivers association gave the order over the alleged forceful takeover of landed properties on the order of the community he

  THE SOKOTO CALIPHATE * __Dark Clouds Over the Reign of Sa'ad Abubakar * __Manifestation of Sheikh Usman bin Fodio’s prognosis on 20th Sultan   By Abbas Mohammed The founder of the famous Sokoto Caliphate, Sheikh Usman bin Fodio (RTA), had made predictions, and many of them had come to pass. It is an open secret that the Sokoto Caliphate is the biggest 19th century empire in Sub-Saharan Africa. It drew its prestige from the activities of its leaders - which was salvaging the people from the yolk of oppressive Hausa rulers. One of the many predictions by Sheikh Fodio was on the 18th Sultan of Sokoto, where he reportedly said the eighteen sultan’s reign would be characterized by chaos and bloodshed. Behold, that prognosis had come to pass during the tenure of the 18th Sultan of Sokoto. Another prediction of the revered Muslim leader and 19th Century legendary revivalist was what he said would happen during the reign of the 20th Sultan of Sokoto. Historians and experts

  BREAKING: IGP Suspends Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permits, Spy Number Plates        The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, on Monday, ordered the immediate  suspension of issuance of police permits to owners of vehicles with tinted glass nationwide. He also directed that the issuance of spy number plates be put on hold. The IGP gave the directives at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja. With this development, It is believed that the measures are parts of efforts being put in place to curtail the worsening security challenges across the country. More Details later..

IPOB’s secessionists gathering in Edo, says DIG Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operation Restore Peace in Southsouth geo-political zone, Moses Jitoboh, has disclosed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are gathering in Edo State. He revealed the IPOB members were secretly meeting at Igbanke, Ubiaja, Iguelaba, Igueben, Okhiahe and Ologbo in Edo state. Jitoboh spoke in Benin at the launch of operation restore peace in the Southsouth zone. He noted Edo and Bayelsa were enjoying relative peace in Nigeria, while stressing residents must not allow IPOB members to come in and scuttle the peace with secession messages. The DIG asked the residents of the communities where the harbingers were holding their meetings to always report them to the police for urgent attention, pointing out it would be better to nip the IPOB members’ activities in the bud than allowing them to grow beyond control in the state. He said his mission in the crude oil and gas-rich zone

Just In: Former Edo Commissioner Shot Dead In Jos Gunmen have killed a former Police Commissioner of Edo state, who was also a Senior Special Assistant to Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) in Jos, Plateau State Capital. Christopher Dega was shot  severally in the chest  by gunmen on Tuesday. The AIG, Dega had a brilliant career in the Nigerian Police Force and was twice Commissioner of Police in Borno and Edo States. He hailed from Katsina Ala local Government area in Benue state . Details shortly. (The Nation) You can get more news on our WhatsApp group by clicking the link Below https://chat.whatsapp.com/HZRDCozOOC1GGq7spo6OwA

  Ize-Iyamu Congratulates Obaseki __Appeals For 14 Elected Members Of Edo Assembly To: His Excellency, Mr Godwin Obaseki,  Executive Governor of Edo State, Government House,  Osadebey Avenue, GRA, Benin City. Your Excellency, CONGRATULATIONS Last Friday's judgement of the Supreme Court, puts an end to the series of litigations we had over last year's governorship elections.  For the records, Your Excellency, your supporters had instituted thirteen (13) different pre-election cases against my deputy and I; all seeking to disqualify us from participating in the election. On our part, our party, the APC had only one case against Your Excellency and your party.  We also deliberately did not go to the Elections Tribunal, not because we did not have issues but because we felt it was better to allow you face the job at hand, moreso as our party at the National level had congratulated you. We are happy that all these cases have come to an end. Now that it is all over, please accept my

Drama As Edo Commissioner of Police Restrict Anti Petrol, Cement Prices Increment Protesters In Edo There was a mid-drama at the early hours of Monday in Benin as officers from the Edo State Police Command  in Benin City,  cordoned off the entrance into the Museum, Ring Road, Benin following a protest by aggrieved civil rights groups in the city. The protesters had converged at the Museum early today to kick off the their protest when the police came and locked them inside as they said they were acting on the order from the commissioner of Police The Civil Right groups who also reside in the state were to protest the hike in fuel and cement prices, as well as the increase in building materials and other commodities. One of the protesters, Osemudiamen Ogbidi, a former SUG President of the University   of Benin , demanded that the government set up a task force within fourteen days or it will mobilize market women, men, builders and every citizen of the state to protest what he descr

POS Operator Who Collected Ransom For Kidnappers, Arrested In Edo Operatives of Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit of Edo Police Command, have nabbed an operator of Point of Sale (POS), accused of assisting armed robbers/kidnappers to collect money from victims’ bank accounts. The suspect, Gadimoh Ofei Bright (29), was arrested on Tuesday, at Igarra, capital of Akoko-Edo local government area of the state, following discrete investigation through technical intelligence on a kidnap case. In the said case, several persons, including one Emmanuel Umuekele were kidnapped and robbed around Ugbowo axis of Benin City. Money was transferred from the victims’ bank accounts as ransom to another bank account, before they were released. The kidnap suspect who owns the bank account is presently cooling off in police custody. According to a statement by the Command‘s spokesman, SP Kontongs Bello, the arrested POS operator who confessed helping robbers to receive money from their victims, said he r

Oshiomhole Begs Ortom for Out of Court Settlement __I Respect Ortom, I am Sorry For Making Unfounded Allegations Against Him—Oshiomhole __Ortom vs. Oshiomhole: Court to receive out of court settlement report May 14   A Makurdi High Court presided over by Justice Augustine Ityonyiman yesterday adjourned to May 14, 2021, the N10 billion libel suit instituted against a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Justice Ityonyiman said the court would receive the report of the out-of-court settlement deal between the two parties on the adjourned date. Ortom had dragged Oshiomhole to court over his comments against him at a press conference held on July 27, 2018, where the APC stalwart accused him of having a hand in the death of two Catholic priests and other parishioners at Mbalom community in Gwer East local council of the state. Oshiomhole had also alleged that one of the priests had preached a