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Edo @30: Imansuangbon Salutes Obaseki, Benin Monarch, Others, Sues For Unity

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4 years ago

August 27, 2021

Multimillionaire business mogul, Barrister Kenneth Imansuangbon, has join millions of Nigerian to congratulate the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, N’Ogidigan and the good people of the state on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary.

Imasuangbon also called on Edo people to continue to cooperate and support the PDP-led administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki for sustainable growth and development.

He added that the state has led in all indices of development ahead of other states that were also created in 1991.

The business mogul cum politician in a statement he issued on the occasion of the epoch event said: “I wish to congratulate the Governor, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo and the people of Edo State on the epoch occasion of the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the creation of the state from the erstwhile Bendel State.

“Within the thirty years of its creation Edo State has continued to chart a course of excellence and progress in all endeavours. We can only give thanks to the chain of administrators and policy makers who have been in the helm of affairs of the acclaimed Heart Beat State within this period.

“My prayer is that the numerous gains achieved by the state within this thirty years period will be worthy of emulation in the years ahead even as bigger achievements are being earmarked.

“To my friend and hardworking governor, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, I say thank you for contributing immensely to the developmental strides of the state. While to the people of the state I say keep abreast of the giant strides in the state and continually pray that much more be in the offering as the days go by.”

“This year’s anniversary specially call for strong togetherness if we must overcome insecurity and poverty threatening our unity as a nation.

“Under Obaseki we have seen purposeful leadership which must to be encouraged by all well meaning citizens of the state.

“Therefore, I want appeal to all irrespective of our political difference to join hands with the Governor to consolidate in his outstanding first term achievements. The success of Obaseki is the success of Edo People.”

He also thanked His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo for the leadership he has offered the people of Edo State since his assumption of the throne.

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Smokers Risk Cardiac Arrest, Expert Warns

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September 4, 2025

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A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, in the department of surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo, Prof Eyo Ekpe has warned cigarettes smokers and patients with diabetes to take adequate of their chest in order not to fall a victim of cardiac arrest .

He said that these health conditions trigger certain types of abnormal heartbeats called arrhythmias responsible for sudden cardiac arrest.

Professor Ekpe gave the warning on Wednesday while delivering the 117th Inaugural Lecturer of the University of Uyo, titled “My Chest! My Chest!! My Chest!!!: Relieving Chest Pain, Preventing Death and Restoring Health”

He disclosed that many Nigerians have died for ignoring cardiac arrest triggers, preventing them, or seeking late medical attention to chest related ailments.

“Chest pain should not be ignored. Symptom of chest pain that is reported early would afford the clinician the opportunity to obtain adequate medical history from the person, medically examine the person thoroughly, optimally conduct the necessary laboratory tests to unravel the cause, and apply an evidence based treatment modality to relieve the chest pain, prevent death and restore heath.

“People should guard their heart diligently to prevent heart attack. Cigarette should not be smoked, high blood pressure should be prevented or controlled, diabetes mellitus should be prevented or controlled, and high blood cholesterol and lipoprotein should be prevented or controlled. A culture of regular physical exercise must be intentionally domesticated.

“People should guard their heart diligently to prevent cardiac arrest. Causes and triggers of arrhythmias should be prevented by preventing stress, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, coronary artery disease and electrolyte disorders, and avoiding cigarette smoking and alcohol abuse,” he stated.

Ekpe said medical consultation for chest problems should be with qualified medical doctors to avoid misdiagnosis, wrong treatment and complications, adding that regular medical checks and timely reports of symptoms of ailments must be prioritised.

“Safe-driving habit and road safety must be taken as a serious business. Seat restrained-belt should be used by all occupants of moving vehicles.

“Bicycles, motorcycles and tricycles should not ply traffic-congested roads. All victims of chest pain and chest injuries must be attended to by qualified medical doctors in a timely manner,” he advised.

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FirstBank’s Digital Banking Channels Suffers Downtime

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2 hours ago

September 4, 2025

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FirstBank has suffered a temporary disruption to its major digital banking channels, which will prevent some customers from completing transactions.

In a notice issued on Thursday, the bank said the downtime is affecting services on FirstMobile, FirstOnline, and its *894# USSD platforms.

“Please be informed that we are currently experiencing some downtime affecting transactions to other banks on FirstMobile, FirstOnline, and USSD platforms. Customers may therefore experience delayed or declined transactions,” the circular read.

The bank apologised for the inconvenience and assured customers that its technical team, working with partner service providers, is making every effort to restore full services as quickly as possible.

The disruption occurred less than two months after FirstBank introduced facial biometric authentication on its FirstMobile app, designed to enhance the customer experience and security.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Begins 10-day Vacation, Departs Abuja For Europe

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3 hours ago

September 4, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day vacation as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency announced.

According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will spend the 10-working-day vacation between France and the United Kingdom, after which he will return to Nigeria.

Onanuga said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave.

“The vacation will last 10 working days.

“President Tinubu will spend the period between France and the UK and then return to the country.”

Details later…