Ize-Iyamu condemns assassination attempt on Edo former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Pst. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Esq A former Secretary to Edo State Government and a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pst. Osagie Ize-iyamu, Esq, penultimate weekend, condemned the recent assassination attempt on the former Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Hon. Henry Idahagbon. Pst Ize-Iyamu made the condemnation during a solidarity visit to Idahagbon’s office in Benin. He noted that Idahagbon is the immediate past Attorney-General and one of those who started the campaign for Godwin Obaseki, hence the government is expected to be in the forefront of condemning the act but unfortunately the government is silent. “Those who did this must have a serious rethink because once they begin to spray bullets at a house, you know the possibility of stray bullet touching people is quite high and I think that we must thank God that nobody died. “If ther...

Godwin Obaseki,  Edo state governor, has vowed to deal with Adams Oshiomhole, national chairmanI of the All Progressives Congress (APC), if he keeps “disrupting activities” of Edo APC. Oshiomhole, who was instrumental to the emergence of Obaseki, fell out with the governor shortly before he declared his reelection bid. Their misunderstanding reached its height last year when the Edo house of assembly was divided along their loyalists. Lawmakers loyal to the governor had taken oath of office secretly, leaving out their colleagues in the camp of Oshiomhole. Stakeholders in the APC did not succeed in their bid to reconcile the governor and his estrange benefactor. Speaking at a meeting of chairmen of the APC in the 18 local government areas in Edo, Obaseki said he is prepared to “show Oshiomhole” that he is the governor of the state. He also directed the party chairmen to deal with any person or group carrying out activities that are not in the interest of the st...

Edo Referees Council commends FIFA Efosa for retaining badge FIFA Efosa being decorated with FIFA badge The Edo State Football Referees Council has commended the State Training Officer, FIFA Efosa Celestine Igudia for retaining the highly coveted FIFA badge. This was contained in a press release signed by the State Chairman- Mr. Johnbull Nosa Okundolor and the State General Secretary- Mr. Roland Temigbe and made available to newsmen in Benin City. The release had it that the Council received with joy the excellent performances of Efosa Celestine Igudia in the 2019 FIFA fitness test and the various CAF and FIFA organised matches he officiated, saying it's a feat worth celebrating. "We want to thank the world football governing body for giving our ambassador- Efosa Celestine Igudia the opportunity to prove his prowess. Since he was first badged as a FIFA referee, he has not relented in improving his training programs. "Being the elected training officer, FIFA Ef...

Why Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Will be Good as APC Flagbearer By Victor Osehobo Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu A few years ago, I walked into his House on an invitation and the task was to leave where I was at the time and come join his campaign team. He was certain that the man I was campaigning for or supporting was not going to get the party's nod as flagbearer.  Though initially I was sceptical, I did pack my load few days later to join him.  I believe Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu was and is still committed to serving Edo because he loves the state. He talks glowingly about Edo state and believes things can be done differently and even better. Except for a brief moment of doubt about his next move as this year drew near, I have remained with him ever since. But once you’ve worked or become close with Ize-Iyamu, not for the money, the fact remains, you are certain of the journey he has embarked upon and its destination. There are no corners to cut. The man drives with confide...

Amotekun and the Unity of Yorubas  By Chidiebere Nwobodo  In the midst of the grandstanding, shenanigans, hullabaloos and controversy plaguing the Amotekun security initiative, one thing any keen observer should have noticed, is the impregnable unity of purpose amongst the Yorubas. All the stratas making up Odua nation are solidly behind the Amotekun Project. The governors put aside their partisan differences to bring this initiative to limelight. It is worthy of note that out of the six governors of Southwestern states, not even one has openly kicked against the outfit. It's reassuring! a great sign of hope for southern Nigeria.  Mind you, five governors out of six are among leaders of the APC (ruling party), yet they didn't allow their connection to the center jeopardize this timely idea to safeguard their people. I practically "fell in love" with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State after watching his brave and pragmatic analysis on Channels TV yesterday...

Edo APC crisis: Ize-Iyamu, Odubu, other Guber Aspirants call on Obaseki to abide to party rules and laws ........... Endorse Lawan-led  Reconciliation Committee By Isaac Eranga Benin City: Four governorship aspirants under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State have called on Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to abide by the laws governing the party. The four aspirants, namely, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere (rtd) and Mr. Pius Odubu, are in the camp loyal to the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, also endorses the reconciliation committee led by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan. The Lawan-led committee was newly constituted by the national working committee of the party to resolve the lingering crisis rocking the Edo chapter of the party. However, the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has rejected the composition of the commit...

African Theologian Bible Institute for Global Opportunities commences studies By Isaac Eranga Benin City: The Rector of African Theologian Bible Institute for Global Please, Bishop Dr. Sunday Aigbefoh, said studies have commenced in the institute for the 2020/2021 academic session. He said the studies are a combination of practical ministry and training. Bishop Dr. Aigbefoh disclosed this recently to our correspondent in Benin City while speaking on the relevance of theological education to Christian Ministers, Pastors and Church Workers.  According to Dr. Aigbefoh, "the courses are taught by qualified lecturers who have distinguished themselves in their areas of calling and ministries. One thing I like with the lecturers is that they teach with passion. "school fees are very much affordable and could even be described as free. We made it so cheap so that people who are called to ministry and seek to be trained but find it difficult to attend a Pastora...