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There is wild jubilation in Edo state on Monday over reports that Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the deputy governor of the state has concluded plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
It was gathered that Shaibu’s grouse centred on the refusal of the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to appoint a cabinet one year after his election into office for a second term.
A close confidant of the deputy governor who spoke on the development on condition of anonymity said Shaibu has been appealing to the Governor to appoint those who laboured for their victory in the last governorship election, but Obaseki won’t budge.
He said “Yes, that is the true position of things now. He is leaving the PDP. Many people in Edo state are not happy that there is no cabinet in place one year after the governor was sworn-in for second term. For one year, those who voted and suffered to give the governor victory are not yet appointed”.
“The deputy governor is not fighting for himself; he is fighting for the masses. He is addressed as a ‘comrade’ because that is what his life is all about; fighting for the masses and demanding justice for the oppressed in the society. He has been prevailing on the governor to appoint people who worked for him but he (Obaseki) has refused to listen”.
“Many people spent money, risked their lives while some sold their properties to mobilise for the governor’s victory in the last election, yet they are now left in the lurch after the governor secured victory”. is the justification for Obaseki not forming his cabinet? Many people in Edo believe it is wickedness, especially when you consider the fact that 14 assembly members are yet to be inaugurated since 2019”.
“There is wild jubilation in Edo now over the reports that the deputy governor wants to leave. Many people believe the governor is acting like a dictator. People are saying it is good that the deputy governor should separate himself so that people will not use what is happening now to condemn his political future that it is him and the governor who connived to deny people of appointments”.
ENLIGHTENMENT gathered that, a company called SEPLAT is giving out a free medical treatment at the Palace of Benin Monarch.
If you have eye or BP problem, just come over to Oba Palace, King Square, Benin City. There are lots of Professional Doctors on ground to take care of your problems and its free. They are also giving out eye glasses to help you rectify your eye problems.
The exercise will last for two (2) days, today and tomorrow.
Please invite those you know that needs this treatment.
Pls share to invite affected people……..
There are so many great men who have supported this country in different ways, and they can’t be easily forgotten because of the good things they have done.
Ojukwu, Buhari, Obasanjo and Abacha are very prominent men that have contributed a lot to the growth and development of this great country called Nigeria.
In this article today, we will be discussing of Obasanjo, Abacha, Buhari And Ojukwu as Young Nigeria Soldier
Buhari, Obasanjo, Abacha and Ojukwu are great men who have ruled Nigeria at different levels. One of them whose full name is Muhammadu Buhari, is the current president of the Country, and he has been ruling the Country with peace and love. .
Edo State Police Command has arrested one Odion Obasohan, a suspected land grabber in connection with the selling of landed properties belong to the Oba of Benin to some individuals in Ogiso Community, in East Circular Road, in Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo State.
Confirming the arrest to ENLIGHTENMENT at Police State headquarters, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), SP Bello Kontong said the police have arrested one Odion Obasohan who was found in connection with the grabbing of Lands belonging to the Oba of Benin and the police will do everything possible to recover the land and advised the Committee For The Recovery of Oba of Benin Landed Properties to furnish the police the necessary documents showing that the land in question is originally owned by the Oba of Benin.
On his part, Chairman, Committee of Debt and Land Recovery to the Oba of Benin KINGDOM, Ambassador Curtis Eghosa Ugbo said that all documents required by the police to prosecute the suspects are available, and promised that, in a week time the police will get the documents.
A Musical Taliban
Legendary singer and guitarist, Sir Victor Uwaifo is dead.
A close source to the family confirmed the development on Saturday.
The source said he died after a brief illness.
The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March.
Uwaifo is also the first professional musicians to be awarded with the National Merit Honours of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
He was also the first Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Cristiano Ronaldo is now the highest-paid player in the Premier League, following his shock return to Manchester United, according to Sky Italia.
The 36-year-old has agreed on personal terms with United, which will see him sign a two-year deal worth £480,000 a week.
Ronaldo is now ahead of Lukaku, who also moved back to Chelsea this summer.
Once image rights and bonuses are taken into account, Lukaku will take home between £325,000 and £450,000-per-week. Kevin De Bruyne, who recently signed a new contract at Manchester City, is on £385,000-per-week.
De Bruyne’s new teammate, Jack Grealish, is paid £380,000-per-week including bonuses.
EPL’s TOP EARNERS
Cristiano Ronaldo – £480,000-per-week
Romelu Lukaku – £450,000-per-week (including bonuses)
Kevin de Bruyne – £385,000-per-week
Jack Grealish – £380,000-per-week (including bonuses)
David De Gea – £375,000-per-week
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £350,000-per-week
Raheem Sterling – £300,000-per-week
Paul Pogba – £270,000-per-week
Anthony Martial – £250,000-per-week
Mo Salah – £220,00-per-week
Ben Chilwell – £190,000-per-week
Virgil van Dijk – £180,000-per-week
How much more can a woman be blessed? Though we will agree that God has blessed all its creatures with special gifts, we cannot but accept the obvious truth that some persons are highly favoured. This is more like a law of nature. Well, your pick of whom God has blessed enormously might differ from mine. Nevertheless, “Hajiya Dada” would always stand as one Noble woman that God has favoured.
Who’s Hajiya Dada?
Hajiya Dada is a strong and brave woman from Katsina whose womb has produced prominent and dignified personality in Nigeria’s political landscape. Right from her husband, most men and women that came from her pedigree were all influential people in the society. Mama gave birth to a one time president, governor, minister and first ladies.
Hajiya Dada’s Pedigree
Late Alhaji Musa Yaradua was her husband, Daddy was the former Minister of Lagos Affair where he submissively served his country in love.
Hajiya gave birth to Late President Umaru Musa Yaradua who’s praised as one of the best president Nigeria ever produced. Just two years of exemplary leadership earned Yaradua praises among Nigerians, even up till today. His sudden death remains forever a huge and disastrous death to the country. May his soul rest in peace! Umaru Musa Yaradua
Also mama gave birth to Late General Shehu Musa who was the vice president to Obasanjo military led junta. The duo served meritoriously ushering Nigeria into a democratic government.
General Shehu Musa Yaradua
Likewise, Colonel Abdul’aziz Yaradua contested for Katsina gubenatorial election twice under CPC and APC in 2011, 2015.
One of Mama Grandson was Murtala Shehu Yaradua was a former Nigeria minister (Minister of Defence State).
Hajiya didn’t just produce Noble men, three of her granddaughters were former first ladies of different states. Maryam, Zainab and Nafisa were married to former governors of Katsina, Kebbi and Bauchi respectively.
Mothers are golden but Hajiya Dada was pure Gold from heaven. We pray God bless us just as He blessed Mama
No doubt the death of Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo which many are yet to come to terms with on account of what he represented in the lives of his family, friends and associates is likely to throw up some dilemmas on how to manage his monstrous assets as well as some changes that are likely to shock a few and not go down well with others.
One of such changes which has already been decided on, barely two weeks after his death, is the sale of his Abuja based luxury hotel, The Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments.
ENLIGHTENMENT gathered from reliable sources that at a meeting which had in attendance Okunbo’s family members including his US based wife, Nosa whom he parted ways with in controversial circumstances and reconciled with before his passing, the family resolved to put the hotel up for sale. What must have promoted this decision is yet unknown even as what the family plans to do with the proceeds from the sale of the hotel remains a mystery. No doubt, decisions are being reached on what to do with his remaining assets even as the family bicker over them.
The Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments was commissioned in December 2018 after nine years of painstaking investment of time, energy and resources. A multi-billion-naira luxury investment, it is located in the highbrow area of Asokoro, Abuja. It is a sprawling 55 room facility with avant-garde bars and four world-class restaurants, state of the art gym, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a Japanese/Indonesian spa etc.
The Edo-born businessman died at the age of 63 in a London hospital after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. His health had reportedly improved and he planned to return to the country just in time for his son in-law, Tsola Emiko’s coronation as the new Olu of Warri on Saturday August 21.
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for increased collaboration between governments at all levels and the traditional institution to tackle the problem of insecurity and other challenges confronting the country.
Obaseki made the call when he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who was on a courtesy visit at the Government House Benin City, on Monday, August 23, 2021.
The governor also received in audience former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Obaseki, who identified insecurity and food challenges as some of the biggest problems facing the nation, noted that working with the traditional institution, governments at all levels “will be able to tackle these issues which will lead to the economic development of the nation.”
According to him, “One of the biggest challenges that we have today is insecurity, as hoodlums terrorise our lives in various communities across the country.
“If we must tackle the security challenges facing this country, Government must work very closely with the traditional authorities who are well-grounded in the grassroots and know the people well to bring to an end the security challenges facing this country. We are already doing that in Edo State and the results are there to show.”
The governor continued: “The economy of our country is not doing well and we all have a big role to play. Without us producing more for ourselves, we wouldn’t be able to sustain our current level of imports.
“It means that we will not be able to get sufficient foreign exchange to bring in what we consume. The exchange rate will begin to rise, the price of commodities will continue to go up and our people will dive more into poverty.
“The traditional institution has a role to play, as we encourage our people to farm and produce more foods to feed ourselves. In the first half of this year, we have spent N1 trillion naira importing food and it’s not sustainable.
“Government cannot do it alone; we encourage our young people to know that agriculture is a viable business in the country,” he added.
Reassuring his government’s commitment to sustain the partnership with the traditional institution in the state, Obaseki stated: “We embrace the traditional institution in Edo State as they have a deep sense of understanding of the challenges and problems in our local communities.
“Edo State is the home of culture and tradition and we don’t joke with it. We hold our traditional institutions in high regard and will do all to protect, sustain and support them.”
The governor further commended the Ooni for his passion and commitment to the unity and development of the country.
Commending Atiku for his contributions to the advancement of the country’s democracy, Obaseki said,”I cannot thank you enough for the leadership that you continue to provide; the counsel you gave me during my electioneering, the private conversations, and the assistance you rendered to me when we joined the party; we had challenges, but you stepped up and threw your weight behind the resolution of the issues.”
Earlier, the Ooni of Ife congratulated the governor on his victory in the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election, hailing his government’s developmental strides across all sectors of the state.
He assured the governor that traditional rulers will continue to work with constituted authorities to move the nation forward, and advised him not to be distracted but to remain focused and double his efforts in making life better for Edo people, particularly the youths.
On his part, Abubakar said his meeting with the governor centered on governance, current issues in the country, and how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could be strengthened to take over power in 2023.
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (left), with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi (right), during a courtesy visit by the Ooni of Ife, at the Government House in Benin City, on Monday, August 23, 2021
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L-R: Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Babangida Aliyu; Senator Abdul Ningi; and Principal Secretary to Atiku, Abdullahi Nyako, during a courtesy visit by Atiku to the Governor, at the Government House in Benin City on Monday, August 23, 2021
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