The Delta State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the state capital, has dismissed the petition filed against Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by Ken Pela, governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly election, for abandoning his petition.Ruling on the petition on Thursday, the Chairman of the…
On El-Rufai’s axe and Nkrumah’s letter
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 3 July, 2023) Immediate past Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, recently waxed proverbial and made a Facebook post which sounded like a loud complaint: “The axe forgets but the tree remembers…They are the axe. We are the trees. We have long memories. God Bless Nigeria. Amen.” El-Rufai made…
Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, others Host Art Exhibition In Abuja
The Nigerian-German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (NGC), in collaboration with Artstier Studios, has concluded the arrangement to host its “Made in Nigeria art exhibition” in Abuja for young and aspiring artists to sharpen their skills and promote their works. The fourth edition of the exhibition opens on Thursday, July 6th from 2 to…
Vehicle Recovered from Ovia River, Victims’ Bodies Not Yet Found
A Nissan pick-up truck that plunged into the Ovia River on the outskirts of Benin City, Edo State on Monday, has been recovered by men of the Federal Road Safety Corps and local divers in Ovia North East local government area of the state. The fate of occupants of the ill-fated vehicle whose number could…
Christian Leaders Who Rejected Muslim-Muslim Ticket Not Politically Savvy, Did Not Know Tinubu, Says Obadan, Ex-NADECO Chieftain
Former Edo State deputy governor in the aborted Third Republic, and a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, Peter Esechie Obadan, has expressed relief that former Akwa Ibom State governor and immediate past minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio succeeded in becoming the 15th president of the Nigerian senate and leader of the…
I Probably Would Have Died If I Had Lost Senatorial Poll – Oshiomole
Immediate past governor of Edo State, and senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole said he may not have been alive today, and his political adversaries would have gloated over his misfortune if he had lost the election. The former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC however said…
Horror on Benin-Lagos Road as 11 Perish in Multiple Accidents
Eleven persons on Thursday lost their lives while eight others sustained severe injuries in multiple accidents involving an 18-seater Toyota Hiace commuter bus, a Kia car, and a truck belonging to Dangote company. The accident was said to have occurred around 11 am at the notorious Ovia River bridge at the Edo State axis of…
Aminat Yusuf, LASU’s Academic Genius to Receive Salary As Edo State-Sponsored Law School Student
A proud, delighted and appreciative Edo State government has continued to lavish rewards on her beloved daughter, Aminat Yusuf, with whom she is well pleased, for breaking a 40-year academic record at the Lagos State University, LASU, during its recent convocation ceremony. Barely 24 hours after Aminat was offered automatic employment by the state government,…
Sir Alex Ferguson – Unrivalled
Sir Alex Ferguson is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time, and his 26-year reign as Manchester United’s manager is one of the most successful in football history. From his appointment in 1986 until his retirement in 2013, Ferguson led Man United to numerous domestic and international titles, transforming the…
Reflections On My Visits to Earthquake Regions of Turkey
From Dr. Osahon Enabulele I had very emotional moments on Friday, June 23, 2023, and Saturday, June 24, 2023, when I paid visits to Adana and Hatay cities of Turkey, both of which were amongst other cities affected by the devastating earthquake which occurred in Turkey.My visit to Hatay City was particularly revealing as I…
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