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Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared his willingness to account for his eight-year tenure if required by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking in Abuja at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session, an event celebrating his administration’s achievements in education, Obaseki stated that he has nothing to fear and is ready to submit to any inquiries regarding his tenure. Obaseki, who has focused significantly on education reform during his administration, explained that he prioritized his work over political distractions. “I’m not afraid of the EFCC. Why should I be? What is important is focus,” he remarked. “If the…
The Bayelsa west representative at the National Assembly, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has admonished for positive leadership at all levels of authority. He made the call in Yenagoa while having an interactive session with constituents from his senatorial district, on 2nd November, after the Bayelsa state annual thanksgiving, that he enjoined Governor Douye Diri and People of Bayelsa at the state’s ecumenical centre, Yenagoa in appreciation to God. Senator Dickson reigned as Governor in Bayelsa state from February 14 2012 to February 14, 2020, as the first Governor to serve complete two terms and successfully handed over to Governor Douye…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has backed President Bola Tinubu on the tax reform bill, forwarded to the National Assembly for legislative attention. State reporters revealed that Sani, in a statement on Thursday, urged the Nothern governors to rescind their decision on the tax bill, stressing it was not against or adverse to the interest of the North. The former lawmaker stated that the bill is one of President Tinubu’s bold moves to strengthen tax administration in Nigeria, in which its operations and enforcement are simplified. Sani urged the National Assembly to take the bill seriously,…
The 2024 US presidential election is heating up, with seven key battleground states taking center stage. These states, worth 93 electoral votes, have been the focus of the election since the beginning of the cycle. The contenders, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are neck and neck in several states, making it anyone’s game. As of November 5, 2024, the polling averages show a tight race between Harris and Trump. The averages are based on the most recent polls from each state, with some states still too close to call. The seven battleground states are: -Arizona: A crucial state with 11…
Jamilu Abdullahi, a Bureau de Change operator and third prosecution witness in Ali Bello’s trial, testified on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. He confirmed that funds were delivered to him by agents of the Kogi State Government to cover school fees for the daughters of former governor Yahaya Bello. Under cross-examination by Ali Bello’s counsel, A.M. Aliyu SAN, Abdullahi clarified that each tranche of payment was exchanged for its cash dollar equivalent. “It was cash that was brought to my office for the payment of the school fees,” he…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed satisfaction with the achievements of his administration after two tenures. State reporters informed that Obaseki, during the commissioning of the rehabilitated Benin Technical College on Tuesday in Benin City, said he did his best as the governor of the state in the last eight years. Obaseki stated that the rebuilding of the college was part of his electioneering promises to create 200,000 jobs for the young boys and girls in the state to stem the tide of human trafficking and irregular migration among the youths. He said, “This afternoon, I am so glad…
After an extensive meeting with members of the Third Phase Amnesty Program yesterday, in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital, It became very necessary to inform His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) Administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro and the general public that the aggrieved members of the Third Phase Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP), led by Lord Onipa and General Cairo resolved that: 1. We have been denied recognition, benefit and reward as Ex- Militants for thirteen (13) years. 2. Our struggle is genuine, not self seeking or influenced by politicians or any…
Hon. Solomon Young, a renowned elder and Chieftain in Ekeremor local government area in Bayelsa state has voiced his admiration for the leadership of Senator Henry Seriake Dickson in Bayelsa west. “The chieftain while with other Ekeremor and Sagbama Kinsmen at Senator Dickson’s abode in Yenagoa, asserted so much credence to the Senator who currently represents Bayelsa west at the national Assembly Abuja.” State reporters revealed that Senator Dickson have sponsored and supported several progressive bills that aims at improving lives of people, encourage entrepreneurship, technology advancement and sustainability of the human resource. Example of some bills under course are:…
The “Bayelsa State Thanksgiving Day Law” is one of the existing policies signed in 2012 by former governor Henry Seriake Dickson, now a Senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, State reporters. A public holiday is usually declared following the law guiding the special day to hold the annual thanksgiving celebration every November 2nd. The annual thanksgiving was among the religious policies of the state introduced by the Dickson administration which also includes a monthly praise night and daily morning devotion at the official residence of the governor inside the Government House, Yenagoa, that have been inherited…
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s newly appointed ministers from Tuesday to Wednesday. This announcement was made by Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, in a statement released on Tuesday. Lado explained that the delay was to allow all seven ministerial nominees to complete their necessary documentation. Last week, President Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet, sacking five ministers and nominating seven new individuals to fill various ministerial roles. Among the appointees, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, while Jumoke Oduwole was named to head the…