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I ignored the irresponsible journalism that John Mayaki, the attack dog of the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM), has displayed in the Edo State public space in the last three years primarily because of my respect for the office I held in government as the Special Adviser to the Governor on …

Defeat takes its toll on different people in different ways. For John Mayaki, hallucination seems to be the major way he copes with the crushing defeat he suffered being the attack dog of the defanged gang of godfathers who tried to subvert the will of Edo people and hijack the …

A peace initiative “Western Africa Peace Initiative” that will guarantee peace in the West African sub-region has been launched. Held on March 27, the “Western Africa Peace Initiative Launching Ceremony” was held online with 132 participants from various fields from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Sweden and South Korea. The event …

Following the renewed controversies surrounding the increase in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS and subsidy regime in the country, there are indications that the federal government is yet to devise a workable formula for the oil sector of the economy. Though the federal government assured Nigerians …

Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior had explained in the past that he was not drawing any post-office benefits from Osun state’s coffers and donated his 8 years salary to Osun State. The salary former governor Rauf Aregbesola donated to Osun State in his 8 years as governor was to support …

Mrs Janet Rekhia Izevbehai (Nee Iredafe) was born about 78 years ago in a small rural community of Ubuneke Ivbiaro, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. She was the last of five siblings born by Late Mallam Audu Iredafe and Mrs. Amishetu Iredafe who incidentally, are also my …

There is tension in Dangbala as various groups compete for the illegal mining of gold deposit in Akoko Edo. Unauthorised mining activities in Dangbala, Akoko Edo Local Government in Edo State continue to peak as non-state groups struggle over the unregulated gold mining sites. Gold Mining groups and elites with …

There is need for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and some governments, at the highest level, to be more engage in finding a long-term solution to the crisis. International community should remain committed in the efforts of taking concrete actions towards protecting the vessels and crew operating in the Gulf of …

ON Thursday January 28, 2021, the premises of Bendel Newspapers Company Limited (BNCL), publishers of the OBSERVER tittles was energised to the CCETC-Ossiomo power plant, courtesy of Edo State government. THE premises also houses the Edo Creative Hub, an iniative of the State Governor, Mr Goodwin Obaseki to provide viable …

Honour they say should be given to whom it is due. There is no doubt that certain people deserve honour for flying the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) flag at the Dennis Osadebe Avenue, housing the Government house in Benin City, Edo State. Since the exit of the Peoples Democratic Party …