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Uhomoibhi's New Year Message, Prayers for Edo state ... says, we must take our destiny in our hands By: Oriaifoh Godwins A mbassador Professor Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, OFR, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo state governorship aspirant, and clearly the outstanding Aspirant of them all, irrespective of Political divide, has sent a New Year message and prayers to the people of Edo state. In the message signed by him, and sent on behalf of his family and Ambassador Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, AMIU, Organisation, he prayed for God to open doors of opportunities that will explode our individual potentials and move the people of Edo state from minimum to maximum. The message reads in part: '...May our state, THE HEART BEAT OF NIGERIA, receive the grace to blossom to the benefit of all the citizens of Edo state in particular, and the entire Nigerians in general...' '...in this New Year, 2024, as we progress individually, may our individual progress be reflected in physica

Edo 2024 Guber :  Uhomoibhi Meets Esan Enigie, Declares Intention to Contest By: Oriaifoh Godwins Ambassador Professor Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, on Wednesday, 28th December 2023, was received by the Enigie of Esanland who all converged at the Palace of the Onojie of Ewatto, in Esan South East local government area of Edo state, the hometown of the Ambassador. Ambassador Uhomoibhi, who spoke all through to the traditional rulers in Esan language, comically apologized  that, he is communicating to them in Esan language, because he has no funds to pay an interpreter if he is to speak in English language. He reeled out his academic records that climaxed at the Saint Anthony College in Oxford University, United Kingdom, where he obtained his doctorate degree at the age of 27. Ambassador Uhomoibhi, the most outstanding governorship aspirant, for the 2024 Edo Guber, also revealed to the traditional rulers that, he was the Undersecretary General of the United Nations who oversaw the stabiliz

EDO 2024 GUBER: Integrity, Character, Experience,Requisite Quality By: Oriaifoh Godwins The foremost aspirant for the upcoming Edo governorship election, Ambassador Professor Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi OFR, has advised the people of Edo state to look out for a candidate with integrity, character and experience in governance, so as to get it right once and for all if we must move Edo state to a higher level. Ambassador Uhomoibhi gave this advice on Friday, 1st November, 2023 while responding to questions from a team of Journalists where he was the guest lecturer at the second Annual Lecture Series and Awards, organised by Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Abuja Branch. Ambassador Uhomoibhi said; '...we have stayed too long in the valley, we need to move to a higher ground...'  Ambassador Uhomoibhi, who said, Edo People must look at the content and character of people who have something to offer to move the state forward, added that; '...this time around, we cannot

 EDO 2024 GUBER: NANS Stakeholders Endorsed Edoror By: Our Correspondent As Edo state prepares for the 2024 governorship election, the Stakeholders of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, in a special meeting in Abuja on Friday, the 1st of December 2023 endorsed Rt. Hon. Comrade Engr. Victor Sabor Edoror aka Owdoolamper for Edo State Governor. In their resolution, they vowed to relocate to Edo State to ensure that all students in all Edo tertiary institutions which includes Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Educations, nursing schools and monotechnics vote for Rt. Hon. Edoror. They commended Edoror for the show of love to the NANS Academy while he was the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, EDHA.  The stakeholders of NANS, in their resolution, went further to hail him for making the organisation proud, in view of his integrity, and  decision to stand solidly for democracy in Edo state, as he took the noble decision alongside other integrity group, the 'Edo

 Isiwelle's Porported Endorsement of Agba, is Shameful                      -Comrade Shaba Mien-mien By: Win-win Ehiabhi Comrade Irabor Shaba Mien-mien, a German based entertainer and the Convener of Esan Akugbe for Good Leadership Unity Forum, has condemned in it's strongest term the said endorsement and support of Alhaji Musa Isiwelle for Clem Agba's Edo Gubernatorial aspiration come 2023. Describing the  development as treacheus and shameful, Comrade Shaba who said, actions such as the one displayed by Alhaji Musa Isiwelle, raises a lot of questions as to his identity as a true Esan indigene, adding that, one of the ways of identifying those that can easily sell off Esanland, is through the display of complete indifference towards the plight of the people of Esanland, in spite of the efforts of many Esan People to put right the wrongs and the long years of the marginalisation of Esanland.  Comrade Shaba said; '...Enijie of Esanland should invite Isiwelle for him to p

Political Impasse In Niger Republic...Nigeria should seek peace at all cost  -Amb. Prof. Uhomoibhi By: Oriaifoh Godwins A former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and former Undersecretary of the United Nations, Ambassador Professor Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi, OFR, a foremost Edo governorship aspirant, has called on the Nigerian government to seek peace at all costs with Niger regarding the ongoing political crisis that is gradually escalating in that country, saying; '...Nigeria is known as a global peace keeper...' Ambassador Professor Uhomoibhi said this in Benin on Saturday, 11th August, 2023, while responding to the questions from a team of journalists at the official commissioning of John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, in Benin, Edo state. Continuing, Ambassador Uhomoibhi said; 'we do not anticipate war as war has never been the solution to any crisis…we are going to be the greatest victim should there be an escalation of the problem curre

 AAU TUITION: SIT, FOFSUL In A Showdown... ...who blinks first? By: Oriaifoh Godwins Tension appears to be mounting again, as the Forum of Former Students' Union Leaders, FOFSUL, in a release they captioned: "WE MATCH AGAINST THE ODDITIES, RE: Exorbitant School Fees/Dues Increment And A Call For Urgent Reduction", dated 20/06/2023, and signed by the National President, Comrade Isaac O. J. Ifijen, and the National Secretary, Comrade Ehijie O. Francis, where they call on all Market women, Traders, Artisans, Civil servants, Farmers, to join in demanding for a reduction of the school fees on a solidarity march, if the management of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, refuse to listen to their collective voice.  The statement reads in part; "Our attention has been drawn to the publication of Ambrose Alli University Management, Ekpoma of the deadline slated for the payment of acceptance cum school fees. The inimical move, is to suppress, oppress and threaten students who have be

 NNPC Reveals New Fuel Pump Prices... ... Nigerians in different geopolitical zones to pay different prices The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially announced the new price range for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel or petrol. Reports has it that, the prices have been fixed at N488 and N555 per litre at the peak, effectively marking the end of the fuel subsidy era in Nigeria. This decision follows shortly after the newly elected President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declared the termination of fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Earlier on Monday, 29 May, immediately after the inaugural speech of the President, long queues were seen in petrol stations in and around Benin, the capital of Edo state, as operators of petrol stations immediately became apprehensive on what the outcome of the fuel subsidy removal will lead to.  This revelation had thrown the downstream sector of Nigeria’s petroleum industry into confusion. It was learnt that during a meeti

Supposed First Female Governor-elect, Losses Bid In Court?  The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, declined to hear an ex-parte application the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed, filed for an order to halt further action on the ongoing governorship election in Adamawa State. Rather, the court, in a ruling that was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, ordered the counsel that appeared for the Applicant, Mr. Mohammed Sheriff, to address whether or not it has the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the matter. Justice Ekwo thereafter adjourned the suit till April 26 for counsel to the Applicant to address the court on the issue of jurisdiction.

 Nigerians reaffirm choice of Tinubu with solidarity march, express readiness to defend mandate A multitude of concerned Nigerians and other APC Volunteers marched on the Unity Fountain in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Monday, 27th of March, to express their solidarity with the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as their readiness to defend the mandate freely given to him by a majority of Nigerians in the just-concluded presidential elections. This was against the backdrop of widely criticized calls from the defeated candidate of the Labour Party and his running mate, Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, demanding the suspension of the presidential inauguration ceremony scheduled for the 29th of May over their challenge to Tinubu’s decisive win. Speaking on the event, an APC Chieftain from Edo State, Prince John Mayaki, said the solidarity march was staged to “make it clear to the sore losers who have now devoted themselves to the ignoble and treasonous mission t

 No Food For Lazy Man                                             -Shabba Mien-mien By: Marvelous Oseyomon A music star and entertainer who carved a niche for himself in the Nigeria showbiz, before leaving the shores of Africa, Comrade Irabor Shaba Mien-mien Junior, an Edo born musician, a one time broadcaster, who also made a mark in acting with Nollywood stars, has a new song he titled 'No Food For Lazy Man', to his credit.  Comrade Irabor Shaba Junior also well known as 'Shaba Ugly', when he was in Nigeria, who is now popularly known as Shaba Mien Mien, has collaborated with Nigerian legends like Ras Kimono, Blackface and a host of others in his musical exploits, when he was in Nigeria. Shaba Mien-mien worked with various record labels in the past, but now operates under his own Germany based record label.  According to Shabba Mien-mien, '...the story behind the song, "No Food For Lazy Man", is all about Hussles...' He said; '...don't waste

 “Don’t Allow Emefiele, Pro-Atiku Supporters In Aso Rock Plunge Nigeria Into Unimaginable Crisis” - Mayaki Tells Buhari As Nigerians grapple with the excruciating pains of currency redesign amidst fuel scarcity and hike in pump price, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Mr. John Mayaki has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to watchout for saboteurs within and outside his government to avoid plunging the country into an unimaginable crisis as we prepare for the 2023 elections. Mayaki in a statement in Benin City on Monday said “it’s unfortunate we haven’t learnt any lessons from ‘EndSARS’ protest, adding that if care is not taken, the country could erupt in another unimaginable crisis over the poor implementation of the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the watch of Mr. Godwin Emefiele.  “As it stands today”, Mayaki said, “all fingers point to a suspicious agenda to derail the country by some persons within the corridors of power

 NEXTIER SPD POLL ON 2023 -PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS; A FREE OPINION  OR SACRED FACT?  By Washington Osa Osifo, PhD.  The Labour Party's (LP) Peter Obi was predicted to win the presidency in a poll conducted on Monday, February 6, 2023. The poll was reported to have been conducted by Nextier SPD, an African-based international development consulting firm, and was widely reported in local newspapers. One must admit that it is an effort to strengthen our democratic culture by using audience measurement, feedback, and research as models. However, the beauty of conducting these kinds of opinion polls ahead of democratic elections is that they are primarily driven by objectivity which is captured in the methodology employed and reliability of data so collected.  Pre-Election survey of public opinion began in the United States first ever opinion poll which was tallies of voter preferences reported on Telegram Messenger to the 1824 presidential election, showing Andrew Jackson leading John Q

 The State of Edo, As we Approach 2023 Election ...all we need, to change the narrative By: Oriaifoh Godwins Hellooooo, the good people of Edo state;hear me, and hear me well.  We are currently living in a very precarious time; the situation we find ourselves in, was brought upon us by us. We must stand together to change the situation. I wrote several articles in time past, especially during Political periods like this, but many paid deaf ears to it; Today however, we are where we are because of the choices we made.  We now have yet another opportunity to change the narrative. We currently have our destiny in our hands, and I only hope we will make the best of this TIDE in our affairs. My people of Edo state, the Executive organ of government CAN DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, without the approval of the Legislative arm. This means that, the College of Education, Igueben cannot be shut down without the approval of the Legislative arm. Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, cannot be endlessly

 NRI, Empowering People, Guarantees Wellness. ... Esan people should take advantage of NRI...Itotoh Monica By: Oriaifoh Godwins  The Executive Director, NRI Board of Directors, Worldwide, who is also the coordinator of  NRI activities in and outside Esanland, Mrs. Itotoh Monica,  has called on Esan people to embrace the offerings of Nature's Renaissance International, NRI, as it not only guarantees wellness, but also empowers people. She called on all Esan people to avail themselves of the vast opportunities that NRI has brought to their doorstep, Saying; 'NRI is Osema khona', this is our own. Speaking with a team of Journalists in Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan west local government area, recently, Mrs. Itotoh pointed out that NRI not only manufactures and sells highly effective organic healthcare products that treats sicknesses/ailments like stroke, diabetes, chronic asthma, ulcer, hypertension, fibroid, arthritis, menstrual cramps, vaginal discharge, low sperm count, e

                   DISCLAIMER RE: GENERAL CECIL ESEKHAIGBE'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO ESAN PEOPLE. General Cecil Esekhaigbe, Rtd. the Okalete of Esanland, has disclaimed the publication titled; "GENERAL CECIL ESEKHAIGBE'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO ESAN PEOPLE", as the publication, posted in Esanland Newsblog, did not emanate from him.  The message, though written in good faith by the author, never received approval from the General before it was blogged and circulated on social media.  General Cecil Esekhaigbe rtd do not play politics of attacks on personalities, irrespective of political divide, he will rather market his candidates based on their pedigree, capacity and reputation. He also don't attack rival political parties. General Cecil, while refuting the said publication, said; "...I will rather bring to the fore why and how my party can do better and thus be voted for; I do not play politics of attacks on personalities..."  Continuing, he said journalists ne