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The Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has accused permanent secretaries in the state of using memos as a means to siphon money from government purse. Godwin Obaseki, who was angry, said most of the memos from the permanent secretaries in the absence of commissioners, has been on how to spend money on activities. The governor dropped the hint during a one-day on-boarding programme for newly inaugurated commissioners with the theme, “Finishing Strong,” held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), in Benin City. Expressing disappointment with the performance of some permanent secretaries in the past few weeks,…

The Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osamede Adun a.k.a Bob-Izua, has debunked rumour going round in the state and beyond, that he is dead. He said he still alive and hearty. The business magnate who, debunked the news in his residence in an event put together to mark this year Father’s Day in Benin City, said every year he celebrate Father’s Day with his children, relatives and friends. Chief Bob-Izua said: “Every year, I celebrate Father’s Day with my children, family and friends but, the main reason why I called the press is about the rumour going on in the…

A bus driver, simply identified as Voki has been reportedly hacked to death in Benin City, the Edo State capital, over N20,000 unpaid balance for his hired 10-seater bus. The father of three was reportedly abducted by some hoodlums on Sunday night of June 4, 2023 after a confrontation between him and a yet-to-be identified person over the unpaid balance. The remains of Voki, an indigene of Delta State who was resident in Benin City, were recovered on Monday (June 5, 2023) beside the Benin Central Motor Park, Obakhavbaye, in Oredo Local Government Area by Oba Market Police personnel. Speaking…

A philanthropist and the governorship hopeful on the Labour Party (LP) platform for next year’s elections in Edo State, Dr Azemhe Azena, has again given succour to a 15 years old girl, Miss Praise Uduebor from Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Azena disclosed the information through his Whatapp platform. The statement said Miss Praise Uduebor was found on the streets of Ekpoma months ago. Pastor (Dr.) Azemhe Azena, who is popularly known as ‘The Man With the Heart of Gold’ being inquisitive, began investigations to know why she was roaming the streets, and discovered that Miss…

Police operatives from Zone 5 headquarters, Benin, have launched a search for persons suspected to be grave robbers who invaded a private residence, exhumed and whisked away the corpse of an octogenarian landlord few hours after he was buried inside his room in Benin City. It could not be immediately ascertained whether any valuables were in the grave when the robbers struck. Police identified the stolen corpse as that of Pa. Edebiri Anthony, 87 and the incident occurred at 10, Mission Road, Benin City. Police public relations officer, Zone 5 Headquarters in charge of Delta and Edo states Command, DSP…

The recent announcement from the Presidency renaming 12 airports in the country has been generating serious concern among the populace. To say the least, the airport renaming saga is a demonstration of the insensitivity of the new leadership in Abuja, which is attempting to gloss over and trivialize, the huge challenges confronting the country at the moment. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rode into office through a controversial process that is yet to be accepted by the vast majority of the populace, a fact that he himself has acknowledged in several outings. Therefore, it is expected that his actions and pronouncements…

A Non Governmental Organization in the Niger Delta, Community Initiative for Enhanced Peace and Development (CIEPD), Tuesday June 27, 2023, held a one day election debriefing session on the 2023 general elections. The exercise which was carried out in conjunction Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND), held at the Library, of the World Book Capital, Port Harcourt. The session was packaged to brainstorm on what went right and what needs to be done for future violence free in the country. Notable panellists gave their views on field experiences before, during the 2023 general elections for future hitch free electoral…

All does not seem to be well with happenings in the administration of justice in the Rivers State judiciary. Feelers from there indicate a feeling of frustration, neglect by many as powerful members of the state hold sway in the appointment of judges and magistrates leaving some long serving officers frustrated. On Monday, February 6, 2023, then governor Wike swore in five high court judges and two customary court judges with a mandate to dispense justice assiduously without favour. The officers comprised of five females and two males. The event held inside the Government House attracted a lot of dignitaries…

Abuja, the Federal Capital is under siege as political office seekers have overrun the place, pursuing persons and groups they feel have the power and influence to get their names on the list as nominees for top positions in the Bola Tinubu government. And they are not moving alone. Some are moving with a contingent of religious leaders to help open doors to them. A reliable source in Abuja told this National Point that the push is tough and heavy. “I’m not surprised the president moved to Lagos to mark the Salah. From morning to night people are running back…

In an apparent bid to cause confusion and further drive divisions among the people of the Niger Delta, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun on a path of infamy by choosing to annoy and insult the people of Delta State and Niger Delta in general by renaming the Osubi Airport after a former military governor of Rivers State, an Ijaw from Bayelsa State and currently the Amayanabo (King) of Brass Kingdom in Bayelsa State. Whereas there is an Airport in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, so fitting to be named after King Diete Spiff, yet the President chose to name that…