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Edo Community Installs Village Head, Charges Him On Inclusive Governance

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10 months ago

December 30, 2024

The elders and people of Ivbiokhulotor village, Ubuneke in Ivbiaro clan, Owan East Local Area of Edo State, have installed Chief Isah Umoru OSIkhEKHAI as the Ovbiotse (Village Head) of the Village.

He was installed by the chiefs of the various quarters that make up the village because he is the most senior man in the community.

His installation is line with the custom and tradition of the people as contained in the Chieftaincy Declaration regulating succession to the village headship of Ivbiokhulotor on the one hand, and the entire Ivbiaro clan on the other.

Performing the symbolic ceremony, Chief Mohammed Oyagha, the second in command supported by Chief Y A Ekhagba, third in command of the village, expressed the significance of the occasion which according to them is in line with the custom and tradition of Ivbiokhulotor village and Ivbiaro clan at large.

Speaking shortly after his installation, the Ovbiotse (Village Head), thanked the people for the honour done to him and promised to lead the community on the path of peace, and prosperity for the benefit of all.

He said that his formal installation as the Village Head was in compliance with the dictates of the Ivbiaro Chieftaincy Declaration which confirms the customary laws and practices that confer rulership on the oldest men in the respective villages in Ivbiaro Clan including Ebese, Ivbiokhulotor Usun and Ivbiosogbe.

The Ovbiotse appealed to every member of the village to join hands with him to advance the collective aspirations and dreams of the village to be one of the shining examples of progressive communities in Edo State and the nation at large.

He described the event as particularly unique in the sense that it was the first to be so performed since the enactment of the governing law regulating the Ivbiaro Chieftaincy.

“It’s important to state here that the Chieftaincy Declaration has created a veritable opportunity for the four branches of the Ivbiaro’s sole ruling house consisting of Ebese, Ivbiokhulotor, Usun and ivbiosogbe to take their respective turns in the succession process to the Ivbiaro Clan-headship on a rotatory basis.

“It’s my expectation that elders and people of Ivbiokhulotor Village support and embrace the new word order with regard to the processes leading to the appointment of a Village Head”, the Ovbiotse emphasized.

He used the opportunity to pledge his unalloyed loyalty to the authority of the Clan Head of Ivbiaro HRH Alimu Abu Oshame and wished him a successful reign.

In his brief remarks, Barrister Abdulkarim Ozoya Yusuf, urged the Ovbiotse to carry every one along in the administration of the community just as he changed the chiefs and elders of the village to support and cooperate with the Ovbiotse in that regard.

Barrister Yusuf explained that to qualify for this noble appointment, the person must be the most senior man in any of the four villages in Ivbiaro Clan including Ivbiokhulotor Village.

“The Ovbiotse’s appointment is first and foremost made by God Almighty by reason of longevity, it has been confirmed by the Chieftaincy Declaration and what we are doing here today is the formalization of the appointment in unanimity of purpose defined by our commitment to respect the laws and keep the peace of our community“, he said.

High point of the ceremony was the decoration of the Ovbiotse symbolizing the installation.

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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9 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.

The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.

He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.

The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.

Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.

He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.

The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.

On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.

The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.

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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro

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14 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.

The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.

Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.

The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.

“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”

Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.

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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]

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14 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.

According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.

Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.

The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.

Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.

Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.

The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.

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