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NANS DISTANCES SELF FROM EDO GOVT., STRIPS SHUAIBU OF COMRADESHIP

NANS distances self from Edo govt., strips Shuaibu of Comradeship. The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, an umbrella body of all Nigeria students, has condemned in very strong terms the violent and chaotic style of leadership of Edo state government, as well as the primitive activities of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Philip Shuaibu, especially with respect to the way and manner the deputy governor attempted to disrupt the conduct of the maiden convocation ceremony of the Edo University, Iyamho. The association's position, is contained in a press release below: NANS WORLD PRESS BRIEFING Aluta greetings to all. On behalf of the over 40.1 million Nigerian students spread across the globe we bring you greetings in the name of the struggle. We the serving executives of the National Association of Nigerian students (NANS) wishes to commiserate with the entire staff and student of the university of Benin over the death of one our student during a cult clash on campus, a

EDO: GOVT THUGS AGAIN ATTACK EDOSCO

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT THUGS ATTACK EDOCSO AGAIN ON THE PRIVATISED SPECIALIST HOSPITAL  By: Osaze Edigin   ...EDOCSO holds Press Conference today ....guns and ammunitions loaded in the vehicle for possible killing of protesters ...Rave TV camera stolen by thugs ...phone and personal belongings of protesters stolen with bodily injuries True to our expectations, Edo state government sent its uniformed thugs and political urchins once again to attack and unleash mayhem on the h protest of Edo Civil Society Organisations today. The thugs pouncing on them and brandishing all manner of different dangerous weapons. The women and physically challenged persons among the protesters were not spared. Phones and personal belongings were stolen just as the camera of a news reporter with Rave TV, Mr. Jimoh Ogirima, was taken away violently. The vehicle used by the thugs to barricade the peaceful protesters in procession was loaded with assorted guns and ammunitions they intended to use if not fo

EDO: FOR HOW LONG WILL OBASEKI SUPPRESS THE TRUTH?

FOR HOW LONG WILL OBASEKI SUPPRESS THE TRUTH? By Tony Erha Recently, on the 18th and 19th of October, 2019 the Edo Broadcasting Service, Television and Radio (EBSTV/Radio), severally reported a news item, castigating this writer and the contents of his first article, titled;'EDO:Obaseki, sells poor Edo communities to land grabbers',that he lied against Mr Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State governor and Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC, with its South African boss, Dr Graham Hefer. That article accused Governor Obaseki of taking side with Okomu PLC and Dr Hefer, in their impunity of seizing ancestral lands belonging to about 35 poor local communities of Edo State, consequently on which crops, farmlands, the environment and livelihood of the hapless communities were destroyed and replaced with a mono crop oil palm, belonging to Okomu PLC. It also accused the multinational company from Belgium, Europe, of disregarding Edo State government’s revocation order on the land, as well as the ea

APOSTLE SULEIMAN CONSIDERING STANDING BAIL FOR SOWORE

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, says he is considering standing as surety for Omoyele Sowore, convener of Revolutionnow movement. Sowore has been in detention since he was picked up by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in August. He was first granted bail on the 4th of October by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, but his counsel, Mr Femi Falana described the conditions as too stringent and untenable. The initial bail conditions included among others, N100million bail and N50million security deposit. However, upon another application on the 21st of October, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja set aside the N50million security deposit by one of the sureties. The SaharaReporters publisher has remained in DSS custody because he has been unable to meet the bail conditions set by the courts. Speaking on Monday via his Twitter handle, Apostle Johnson Suleman said although Sowore has hurt many people,

THE NEED FOR EDO STATE INDIGENES FORUM, ESIF.

By: Edward Inegbenehi The political principles, Rules of Law, institutions position of trust, etc, on which Edo State People depended for structure, are crumbling fast, and this has left our people, Edo South, Edo Central, Edo North and in Diaspora feeling rudderless with some sense of betrayal. As a result of these facts therefore, there is need for an organization that will bring together, all indigens of Edo State, South, Central, North and in Diaspora; to act as a voice and strong pillar, for Edo State People, at home and in Diaspora. The may objectives, will be as follows: 1. As the umbrella organization of Edo State Indigenes, the Forum will henceforth secretly scrutinize all future Edo State electoral office aspirants, and determine who to support to rule or represent the Edo State People in any electoral office, irrespective of Political party. 2. ESIF will provide back up strategic/ administrative support for any future Governments (State and Local) of Edo State, in all

ATACK ON OBASEKI, OBA OF LAGOS; Edo Dep. Gov indicted

Attack on Obaseki, Oba of Lagos – Edo Deputy Gov. indicted National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has apologised to Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Governor Godwin Obaseki and Chancellor of the Edo University, Iyahmo, Dr. Makanjuola over the attack on their convoy at his country home residence in Estako West local government. Comrade Oshiomhole said the people that carried out the attack were the thugs who invaded the university community on the orders of the Deputy Governor of the state, Hon Philip Shaibu. Oshiomhole stated that tension in the community started last Friday when Shaibu imported thugs into the community with a view to intimidate political opponents. In a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Simon Ebegbulem, Oshiomhole said he left the convocation lecture on Thursday through the back so as to avoid being attacked by the thugs who laid siege at the entrance gate of the university. Oshiomhole said he and othe

EDO: THE EVIL OF 9:30PM

THE EVIL OF 9:30 PM AND THE WOES IN EDO                EDO: The evil of 9:30pm   By: Oriaifoh Godwins   It is stated clearly in the Holy Bible that, the thief commeth in the night to steal, kill and to destroy.  In view of this statement, it is important for the people of Edo state to recall all the woes that has been happening in Edo state since the 9:30pm inauguration of Edo state House of Assembly on the 17th of June, 2019.  On the said date and time, under the cover of darkness, with thugs backed up by armed security personnel to ward off and possibly kill any intruder, just as it is done by cultists when they conduct the initiation of their new members, so was the manner the ‘inauguration’ of a new Assembly of lawmakers in Edo state was conducted on the said date; and since then, Edo state knew no peace.  First, it was the use of thugs backed up by the Police to chase duly elected members out of Edo state, and the Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki was seen in a video telling them he i

FEATURE: NORTHERN NIGERIA, LEACHING ON THE SOUTH (PART 2)

NORTHERN NIGERIA LEACHING ON THE SOUTH (PART 2) Peter Omonua, writes: I have often pointed out to people within my cycle that the northern leadership (especially the incumbent) doesn’t necessarily care about the development of Nigeria as a unified entity. Their interest, which any discerning observer of Nigeria’s political evolvement will note, is firstly, utilize their unfettered access to the vault of the Central Bank of Nigeria, and plunder the resources therein, with a view to close the development gap between the North and the South. Unfortunately for the nation, they have their very pliant lackey and amenable Man – Friday, Godwin Emefiele on the job. As recent leaked audio conversation has shown, he is ready with the keys to the vault at a moment’s notice. Secondly, the North is waiting for the time they will have the wherewithal (Human Resources, Infrastructure & Natural Resources), to make the move for secession. That is what they actually hope for. They just have no

EDO: OBASEKI SELLS POOR EDO COMMUNITIES TO LAND GRABBERS

Obaseki sells poor Edo communities to land grabbers and South African farmer: Part II (Dealings through the Window) By Tony Erha Recently, on 18th and 19th October, 2019 the Edo Broadcasting Television and Radio (EBSTV/Radio), severally reported a news item, castigating this writer and the contents of his first article, entitled as the aforementioned, that he lied against Mr Godwin Obaseki, the Edo State governor and Okomu Oil Palm Company PLC, with its South African boss, Dr Graham Hefer. That article accused Governor Obaseki of taking side with Okomu PLC and Dr Hefer, in their impunity of seizing ancestral lands belonging to about 35 poor local communities of Edo State, consequently on which crops, farmlands, the environment and livelihood of the hapless communities were destroyed and replaced with a mono crop oil palm, belonging to Okomu PLC. It also accused the multinational company from Belgium, Europe of disregarding Edo State government’s revo

IPOB: NNAMDI KANU ISSUES THREATS TO MIYETTI ALLAH, UMAHI

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu Fumes Over Killing Of IPOB members, Issues Threat To Miyetti Allah, Umahi Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has fumed over the killing of members of the IPOB and has issued a threat to Miyetti Allah and Governor Umeahi over the recent attack on its members in Ebonyi. It can be recalled that Kanu in a post on Sunday night said dome security operatives invaded the venue of IPOB gathering and opened fire on them. The IPOB leader added that some members were seriously injured and in critical condition following the incident. But, speaking on Thursday night, Kanu threatened to avenge the lives of his members allegedly tortured and killed in Ebonyi state. He warned Governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi and Miyetti Allah to be on the alert, adding that ‘they will account for every injury, torture, and death of every Biafran.‘ Kanu issued the threat on his Twitter page. The IPOB leader wrote: “The brutalization of our people in Ebo