NYSC redeploys corps members from Borno, Kano, Yobe, others

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The National Youth Service Corps on Thursday announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states.

The affected states are Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states.

A statement on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Mrs. Bose Aderibigbe, said the decision followed the high rate of insecurity in some parts of the North.

The corps members are part of the  2014 Batch ‘B’ Orientation Course  scheduled to commence next week Tuesday August 5, 2014.

The NYSC said due to logistic reasons, the orientation course will be conducted in two streams for different states.

APC members plan mass defection in Ogun, Oyo, Edo

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Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress are preparing to ditch the party, following disagreements over the recently concluded ward congresses.

It was learnt that the party’s chapters in Edo, Kaduna, Oyo and Ogun states appeared to be the worst hit, as members had inundated appeal committees with protests over the congresses.

SUNDAY PUNCH gathered in Abuja on Friday that members of the APC in the states were threatening to leave the party.....

U.S Warns its citizens against travelling to 16 states in Nigeria..

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 The United States has revised its travel alert on Nigeria, warning its citizens against going to 16 states in the country.  The most recent alert, includes the three north eastern states which were under emergency rule after having a presidential declaration on May 14, 2013.  Released on January 8 by the State Department, the US appealed to its citizens in order to avoid all, but essential travels to Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Gombe and Jigawa states.

Another states on the list, that the alert said are susceptible to kidnappings, robberies and other armed attacks are Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. Abia, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Imo and Rivers states, that have been in a youthful list issued in June, 2013 aren't on the newest travel list.

Driver Killed By Passenger Over ₦10 In Benin City , Edo State

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bus driver killed by woman benin city
On Monday December 16th, 2013, a wicked bus passenger was arrested by Edo State police officials for allegedly killing an innocent bus driver over the weekend.

The young commercial bus driver identified as Eze was believed to be in his late 20′s while the woman that killed him is 38-year-old.

Last Saturday, Eze died when his bus passenger strangled him while holding on to his manhood.

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole signs death sentence for kidnappers bill in to Edo state law

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Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole today October 18th signed into the Edo State law, a bill that prescribes the death penalty for kidnappers. The death penalty is not just for kidnappers who kill their victims, its for many acts of kidnapping whether it involves murder or not. The newest bill also states that houses used by kidnappers will be demolished. Is this a delightful development or...? Please share your thoughts.

Nigeria Is Experiencing Financial Crisis, Says Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole

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The inability of the Nigerian Government to meet its financial obligations to state governments has been described as a recipe for national disaster which can lead to serious security challenges.  Making this assertion during a press briefing in Benin-City, Thursday, Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, said the country was experiencing financial crisis as most states could not pay the salaries of their workers.

Following the Nigerian Government's inability to pay monthly allocation to states, Mr. Oshiomhole implored the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to pay into the Federation Account the over N2.3 trillion it was owing it.

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Man kills wife During Naming Ceremony Of Their Twins In Edo

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Tragedy struck in Edo State at the weekend when a couple preparing for the naming ceremony of their twins engaged in a fight which led to the death of the wife, simply identified as Osarumwense.

A witness said the couple, which celebrated the birth of the twins last Sunday, were preparing for the naming ceremony yesterday when the tragedy occurred.

The incident occurred after a heated argument over the breastfeeding of the infants. The husband, Mr. Endurance Enadeba, had reportedly asked his wife to breastfeed the babies when they were crying while the woman said she wanted to urinate first.

Nigeria not apologetic on same s-ex marriage stance, to defend execution of Edo four before UN

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WorldStage Newsonline--  The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday defended the recent execution of four convicts in Edo State, the first since 2006, and indicated that it would not be apologetic on its stance on same s-ex marriage. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru said at a Consultative Forum on the forthcoming review of human rights in Nigeria under the UN Universal Period Review (UPR) in Abuja, that executions in Edo would likely come up when the country appears before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in October for a periodic review of its human rights.

Condemnations had trailed the June 24 execution of four convicts in Edo State as the UK Government, UN and the EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton among others said it negated recent commitment repeatedly made by Nigerian officials  to maintain the de facto moratorium on executions. However, Ashiru told journalists that the execution would not act as an impediment to “’tremendous improvements” by government on human rights issues in the country, saying those accusing Nigeria of human rights violations should remember that the criminal code was inherited from the ‘colonial powers. He noted that in Nigeria, State Governments are autonomous and for the execution in Edo, Gov. Adams Oshiomole acted within the confines of the law.

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LEDAP condemns today's execution of 4 death row prisoners in Edo

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A statement I just got from the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP). Read below..

LEDAP condemns today's execution of 4 death row prisoners; Chima Ejiofor, Daniel Nsofor, Osarenmwinda Aiguokhan and Richard Igagu in Edo State despite their pending appeals at the court of appeal. The AG of Edo State and the prison authorities were duly served with the court processes comprising the notice of appeal and motion for stay of execution.

Under the Nigerian laws, an appeal and application for stay of execution should restrain further action until the appeal is determined. By executing the prisoners, Nigeria government has demonstrated gross disregard to the rule of law and respect for the judicial process.

Four death row inmates hanged in Edo State

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Four death row inmates were hanged in Benin, Edo State, today Monday June 24th, after their death warrants were signed by the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole.

The inmates included Osaremwinda Aigbuohian and Daniel Nsofor, whose lawyers have been struggling to obtain a stay of execution on the death sentence; and two other convicts whose identities are yet to be ascertained.

According to the Supreme Court, Mr. Aiguohian killed and dismembered the body of his victim while Mr. Nsofor forcefully robbed, tortured and strangled a woman to death.

Aduro: Victor Moses Parents Are Not Dead, They Are Alive In Edo State!

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Victor Moses, who is having one of the best seasons of his life in football right now. Having moved from a relatively small football club in England, to one of the top 3 best in the UK & one of the best in Europe presently, in the shape of Chelsea FC of England. The young man contributed so well to his club achievements in only his first season there. 

Not forgetting he was also fantastic in Nigeria's Nations Cup win in South Africa earlier this year. The gist currently going on about is that contrary to his claim to have lost his parents a few years ago to sectarian riots in the Northern parts of Nigeria (Kaduna State to be more precise). That claim might well be very farfetched and totally away from the truth. According to some reports, his parents are said to be hale & hearty, very alive in Edo State of Nigeria presently. 

How Edo Poll Was Rigged – PDP

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The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the Edo State governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, of spearheading an alleged rigging of the local government polls in the state.

The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisah Metuh, alleged in a press conference on Sunday, that the governor rigged the polls through the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission.

The PDP National Publicity Secretary alleged further that Oshiomhole plotted to rig the elections even before the day of the election by constituting a state electoral commission that was allegedly dominated by card carrying members of the ACN.

Oshiomhole Bans Edo Farmers From Paying Dubious Royalty To Igbinedion

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole has stopped farmers currently farming in government reserved forest at Okada, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State from paying N40m annual royalty to Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin kingdom.

It was gathered that the land was leased to Chief Igbinedion who later sublet to individual farmers for a certain amount of money.

Chief Igbinedion, father of the former Governor of the state, Lucky Igbinedion, is widely known for his flamboyance.

Locals say he actually regards himself as an authority in the ancient state.

Dangote Plans To Build 2 Billion Dollar Fertilizer Plant In Edo State

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The Dangote Group and Nigeria’s Edo State government have concluded plans to set up one of Africa’s largest fertilizer plants in Africa valued at $2 billion. To this end, the groundbreaking ceremony of the fertilizer plant has been slated to take place before the end of January next year.

President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote announced this at a reception for guests shortly after the swearing-in of Governor Adams Oshiomhole for his second term of office. He said the fertilizer plant to be sited at Agenebode, Etsako East local government area of Edo state would employ more than 10, 000 people directly and indirectly when completed in three years’ time.

Gunmen Abduct Edo Businessman, Kill Police Orderly

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Forty-eight hours after a renowned Benin-based estate surveyor, Dan Odiete, was kidnapped in Benin City, the Edo State capital, unknown gunmen again struck in the evening of Friday, abducting a generator magnate and hotelier, Uyi Olotan, popularly called Uyi Technical, killing his  police orderly in the process.
 Two other police orderlies, who were reportedly shot during the attack are said to be receiving treatment in the hospital.

Bandits Attack Three Banks In Auchi, Edo State With Heavy Weapons

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BENIN CITY— DARE-devil armed bandits took over Auchi town in Edo State, Monday, robbing banks, after using bombs and dynamites to blow up the banks. It was gathered that the robbers invaded the town with sophisticated weapons and blocked all exit points before launching the attack on the banks.

Ini Edo Denies Getting N600m From Gov Akpabio To Build Film School

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“As a rule, I don’t reply every talk or report about me, but these recent ones are crazy and baseless. I don’t know where they got their information that my state governor offered me N600m to build an art or film academy in Uyo.This is just another work of mischief makers, who keep troubling celebrities. To put the records straight, my state governor has not offered me such money to build a film academy in Uyo as was falsely reported." - Ini Edo Ehiagwina

PHOTOS: Gov. Oshiomole Sworn In For Second Term As Governor of Edo State

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Gov inspects the guard of honour mounted by the Government House Quarter Guard on his return to the Government House after his swearing-in for a second term in Monday