By Akpomejero Friday, Benin A former  lawmaker in Edo state House of Assembly, Hon. Simon Oloruntoba  has joined hands with others to  endorse the former Governor of Edo state Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomhole as the right person for the position of the National Chairman of All Progressives  congress (APC). He made this known through a press release made available to newsmen in Benin city, the Edo State capital Hon Oloruntoba who is currently a Commissioner in Edo state local Government Service Commission said "making Comrade Adams Oshiomhole the National Chairman of the party APC is timely as he will deploy his experience in  party politics and his national influence as former labour leader to enhance the victory of the APC in upcoming 2019 General Elections."Oloruntoba said delegates of the party to ensure that the choice of the former Governor is  realized at the convention pointing out that President buhari had done enough research before zeroing his cho...

Catholic Priests had a peaceful protest earlier today in Akure, Ondo State against the disheartening killings in the middle East and other parts of Nigeria. ‘Every Soul Matters’, the priests said. The demonstration is coming days after suspected herdsmen stormed St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Ukpor-Mbalom Parish, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners. The deceased were members of the parish who were in the church to attend the 5:30am Mass and burial ceremony.

By Akpomejero Friday , Benin The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Iyoba ward in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State led by Engr. Reuben Eboigbodin has unanimously said they have lost confidence in the Commissioner for Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Saturday Uwuilekhue as the leader of the ward over alleged financial misappropriation of N500,000 meant for the governorship election of governor Godwin Obazeki and many others. In a press statement signed by the leaders and executive members of APC in Iyoba ward made available to newsmen in Benin City, accused the  Commissioner of numerous offenses which include undemocratic practices. According to them, the sum of N500,000 brought for the election of Godwin Obaseki, suddenly developed wings in the hands of Mr. Saturday Uwuilekhue and disappeared into the tin air till date and never accounted for by the NDDC Commissioner. In the area of party activities, they claimed that since his nominat...

News from the source The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) lacks the powers to impose fines on erring motorists. Justice James Tsoho held that FRSC cannot turn itself into a court of law by punishing those who commit traffic offences. The court gave this judgment in a suit filed by one lawyer, Mr Tope Alabi. The lawyer had asked the court to declare that only a court of competent jurisdiction can pronounce a person guilty under Section 10 sub section (4) and 28 subsection (2) of the FRSC (Establishment Act) 2007 and Regulation 143 of the Nigerian Roads Traffic Regulation, 2011. The judge declared the sections null and void for being inconsistent with Section 6 of the 1999 Constitution which vests judicial powers in the courts. The judge also awarded N1 million as damages to the lawyer because FRSC confiscated his vehicle and driver’s license. “It is my conviction that the plaintiff is entitled to remedy on this account,...

By Olotu Henrietta Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Rt. Hon. Paul Ohonbamu has commended the Pan-African Online Journalists Association (POJA) for the role they play in the dissemination of information to the public. Rt. Hon. Paul Ohonbamu made this commendation when he received members of POJA who where in his office on courtesy call. The Commissioner who pointed out that the social media lacks the creed and ethos unlike the conventional media, said that because the social media is not controlled by the National Broadcasting Corporation, there is distortion that negates genuine information. The Commissioner said Sole Soyinka described social media as promiscuous facilitators bastardizing news because of the manner they go about their job. He called on POJA to look into this and ensure they balance their reports. The President of POJA, Mr. Isaac Eranga earlier told the Commissioner that the association is an independent body of professional online journali...

News from the source To equip youths to exploit opportunities in Nigeria’s evolving technology eco-system and deliver on the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s promise to create 200,000 jobs, the state government has concluded plans to partner Microsoft and Tech4Dev in training  50,000 persons on digital literacy skills. EdoJobs, the state government’s job creation and skills development platform, is coordinating the training in the state and will, through its portal, supply participants as well as other logistics for the programme. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Job Creation, Mrs. Ukinebo Dare, in a statement, said that of the 50,000 participants in the programme, 500 will be coached as master trainers, who will facilitate the step-down training for others. According to her, “We have reached advanced stage of preparation for the training programme to commence in Edo State. Microsoft and Tech4Dev plan to train about 500,000 persons ...

By Isaac Eranga BENIN CITY: The All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo state chapter, said the recent declaration by President Muhammad Buhari to go for second term as President of Nigeria was as a result of the President's determination to render more service to the people. This was disclosed by the Publicity Secretary of Edo APC, Mr. Chris Azebamwan. Mr. Azebamwan said the APC faithfuls and critical stakeholders know that President Buhari has done very well and that there are more to be done. He described President Buhari as APC's focal sales point. "Every product has focal sales point, Buhari is APC's focal sales point. Buhari has succeeded in bringing security under control. Security situation in Nigeria has been stabilized, while activities of Boko Haram curtailed. When Buhari took over the mantle of leadership, Boko Haram was occupying two States, but today, is no more   so. "Buhari has also improved the Nigerian economy by fighting corruption and reducing...