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Gov Oshiomhole’s Inaugural Speech

The Dawn Of A New Era In Edo State

 

BEING AN ADDRESS BY COMRADE ADAMS ALIYU OSHIOMHOLE AT HIS INAUGURATION AS GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE, ON WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 2008, AT SAMUEL OGBEMUDIA STADIUM, BENIN CITY.
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International

S/Africa Warns Situation In Zimbabwe May Implode

 

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s president warned yesterday that the situation in neighboring Zimbabwe “may implode and collapse” and announced a new round of talks to help resolve the crisis.

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Troops Go On Looting Spree At Congo Camp

KIBATI – Soldiers went on an overnight looting and shooting spree in a sprawling Congolese refugee camp, stealing from hungry and traumatized people who have fled fighting in the country’s east, witnesses said Monday.

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Carter Deplores Zimbabwe Crisis

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Former US president Jimmy Carter said yesterday the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe appeared greater than he had feared, due to the country’s crumbling economy and failing health system.

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Protesters At Thai Parliament For ‘Final Showdown’

BANGKOK––Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Thai capital Bangkok yesterday forcing Parliament to shut down in what activists called their “final showdown” to oust an allegedly corrupt administration.
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Baghdad Bombs Kill 20, 1 Hits Green Zone Entry

BAGHDAD – A female suicide bomber blew herself up near an entrance to the U.S.-protected Green Zone and a bomb tore through a minibus carrying Iraqi government employees in separate attacks on Monday that killed at least 20 people, Iraqi officials said.
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Shippers Seek Naval Blockade Of Somali Coast

KUALA LUMPUR– Shipping officials from around the world called for a military blockade Monday along the coast of Somalia to intercept pirate vessels heading out to sea.

 

 

Forget the past, Kure advises Oshiomhole

By FRIDAY OBANOR
BENIN CITY-Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has been enjoined not to remember the things of the past as he settles down for the business of governance of the state.

Sports Dev: Govt inaugurates 11-man C’ttee

By FRIDAY OBANOR

BENIN CITY-An 11-man Committee on Sports Development has been inaugurated by the State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Declare your assets, CCB orders former pol office holders

BENIN CITY - The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has asked all political office holders in the state whose tenures have just ended to declare their assets in accordance with Section 11(1)(b) of the Code of Conduct for public officers as enshrined in the fifth schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 

Criticisms won’t deter us - EFCC boss

By KASSIM OMOMIA
ABUJA - Despite constraints in fighting corruption in Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] said yesterday that it will remain focused and not be deterred by criticisms.

Guinness invests N10 billion in economy

By FRIDAY OBANOR

BENIN CITY - Over N10 billion has so far been invested into the Nigerian economy by Guinness Nigeria Plc., in the last ten years.

Deaths from teething powder
AC calls for probe

ABUJA - The Action Congress (AC) has called for an immediate probe into the circumstances surrounding the alleged deaths of dozens of children after taking a teething mixture, as claimed by National Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) and in view of the conflicting claims by the control agency, teaching hospitals and the manufacturer of the mixture.

Stealing of N3.5m: Court orders defendant to forfeit property

By ROLAND OSAKUE

BENIN CITY-A Benin High Court, presided over by Justice Oyakhilomen, has ordered the forfeiture of an uncompleted building belonging to one Queen Ehizonaga, to her employer (Nosowe Petroleum Oil Company Limited) for stealing the sum of N3.5 million from the coffers of the Company.

UBTH commissions burns Centre

By FUNMI BABATOPE


BENIN CITY - Determined to provide qualitative and effective healthcare services to victims of possible outbreak of fire disaster the Jackson Gaius-Obaseki Burns Centre has been donated to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Benin City and also commissioned yesterday for use, as part of activities lined up to mark the 35th anniversary celebration of the hospital.
Other News
Inside Edo

EDHA holds valedictory session for former member

Royal father lauds ANAN

National

Journalists Seek Establishment Of Electoral Crimes Commission

U.S Earmarks 1bn Dollars On HIV/AIDS In Nigeria

FG Requires N50bn To Settle Debts On Water Project

NLC Wants Niger Govt To Waive Payment On Houses

AC Faults Gov Amaechi On Projects Distribution

Issues On Development

Ridding Lagos Of Illegal Structures

By TORO OLADAPO/NAN
In line with Gov. Babatunde Fashola's campaign slogan of ''Eko o ni baje'' (it shall be well with Lagos State ), the administration has lived up to expectation of positioning the state capital as a mega city.
Natural Medicine

Positive Thinking: A Skill To Relieve Stress

By CHIOMA IGWE

Whether you view a glass as half- full, or half empty can affect how long you live, so it’s time to stop negative thoughts and practice positive self-talk.
Living

‘I No Dey Collect Coins!’

By Queenneth Aikhionbare
People don't use it any more. Banks do not give it out to people any more neither do customers take it from the banks because, the need more or less does not arise. Even the beggars on the streets do not accept it any longer. It is no longer a medium of exchange in the markets, the petty trader who sells in a kiosk does not accept it either.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: Edo People’s Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole (middle), wife of Edo State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Endurance Odubu (left) and the SSG, Hon. Pally Iriase, during the Interdenom-national thanksgiving service in honour of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo State yesterday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. Photo: DAVID ACHA.

First Lady arrives Benin tomorrow

BENIN CITY- Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has assured the First Lady of Nigeria, Hajia (Mrs) Turai Yar’Adua of the traditional hospitality of Edo people as she visits the state tomorrow (Saturday), November 29, 2008
    A statement signed by the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole welcomes Nigeria’s First Lady to the state and wished her a pleasurable stay.

We’ll continue to operate within the law - Erhengbo

By MATTHEW OKAGHA
BENIN CITY - The Chairman of Erhengbo Security Services Limited, Benin City, Chief Sunny Erhengbo, has said that his organisation will continue to operate within the ambit of existing laws in the state.
Sports

That Colombia/Nigeria Match: Before The Clash: Toro, Onigbinde Disagreed Over Eagles Withdrawal

Colombia Defeat Not Bad Result - Oliseh

Fashola, Eaglets To Honour Tella

Men’s Tennis Game More Interesting Than Women’s - McEnroe

ICooreman Eyes Champs League Spot

Nigerians And The Domestic League (1)

Fatigue Dealt With Us - Chukwu

NPL Scores Week 10 High

Gov Obi To Host Paralympic Medallist

... Coach Confident Of Qualifying

El-Merreikh Sign Worgu

Akwa Retain Uwua

Battersea Boxer Out Of Coma

Business

Coy Allays Fears Over Rail Project

ABUJA- The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Company (CCECC) has allayed the fears of Nigerians over the N971.1 billion ($8.3billion) Kano-Lagos rail line project.
It would be recalled that the contract for the project was signed in 2006.

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Zain, MTV Unveil Winners Of Music Award

By Emma Okenyi

Abuja - The first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) propelled by Zain, a leading telecommunication operator in Africa and the Middle East exploded into passionate life on Saturday 22 November 2008 at The Velodrome in Abuja, Nigeria. The awards event, MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain, which was created by MTV’s African music channel, MTV base and sponsored by the giant telecom company was conceived as the ultimate celebration of African contemporary music and talent.

More Than 69m Nigerians Live Below Poverty Level -Action Aid

MINNA- No fewer than 69 million Nigerians live below poverty level due to lack of redistribution of wealth and resources, the ActionAid Nigeria Country Director, Mr Otive Igbuzor has said.

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Govt To Establish Rice Research Grant

ABUJA- The Vice-President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has announced that government intended to establish a Competitive Rice Research Grant to boost the production of the staple food.

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Arik Air Sets Up Operational Control Centre

IKEJA- Nigeria’s flag carrier, Arik Air, has set up an Operational Control Centre (OCC) to help track its aircraft in skies all over the world as it commences inter-continental flights next month.
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Auto Dealers Appeal To LASG Over Planned Relocation

LAGOS - The Autozuma Motor Dealers Association has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reconsider its planned relocation of auto-dealers to Mowo, on the Lagos/Badagry expressway.
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Widening Of Tax Net To Check Quack
-Lawmaker

LAGOS - A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Adeola Olamilekan, has said that the widening of tax net by the government was to ensure payment of taxes by all, especially the tax evaders.
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NPA Blames Cargo Upsurge On Vessel Congestion

LAGOS - The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that vessel congestion in Lagos channel is due to excessive Cargoes entering the country through Lagos ports..
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Lesson

The Consequences Of Medical Negligence

By OGHENEDUO DESTINY

Medical practitioners have substantially increased the tempo of terminating lives of patients who are always in the hospitals for proper health care, following the delay and careless handlings of patients, thereby fostering and inflating death rate annually.
Living

Financial Compatibility: Till Debt Do Us Part

By Queenneth Aikhionbare
ONE in three couples are financially incompatible She might not like his friends, he can’t stand her compulsive cleaning, but it’s usually financial incompatibility that’s the clincher when it comes to couple’s relationship doubts .

 

 

Spiritual Forum

A Word In Due Season For The People’s Governor Of Edo State

REV. DR. MATTHEW OGBONMWAN

I wish to congratulate our new administration being headed by Governor Adams Oshiomhole. I Thank God for you, your cabinet and the Edo State people in general. I equally want to thank the leadership of the past regime led by Prof. Osariemen Osunbor, who honorably accepted the recent verdict and paved way for the new Administration. Many thanks to the Edo state’s indigence for their patience, prayers and hope for better tomorrow.

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Issues

The Youth And National Development

By LAMAI CASSIUS

There is a cry down here. You at the top, do you care to know whose voice it is? If you care, do you know the angle it is coming from? It’s concerning their ambitions, yes, youth ambitions are digging grave, they are about to be buried, what are you doing about this? The fear of failure had ravaged their surroundings.

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Editorial

Time To go For Jossy Lad

EQUATORIAL Guinea mustered enough courage to bundle Nigeria’s Falcons out of the ongoing African Women Championship in the first semi-final played at the host’s back-yard on Tuesday.

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Police check points resurface on our roads -News

That na True!
Abi dat oga I.G. order, make dem dismantle all check-points dat time no dey again?

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