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Edo Deputy Governor Pays Tribute As Dignitaries Honour Late Mother

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5 months ago

May 10, 2026

L-R: Benue State deputy govenor, Sam Odeh; deputy govenor of Akwa Ibom, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi; wife of Edo State deputy governor; Ambassador Osaiti Idahosa; Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa; Bayelsa State deputy governor, Dr. Peter Akpe; Managing Director, South South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio and Secretary to Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor during the burial ceremony over weekend in Benin City.

Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has paid tribute to his late mother, has paid tribute to his late mother, madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (Nee Enabulele), describing her as one who stood firm in the face of challenges.

Idahosa paid tribute to his late mother at the lying-in-state for his late mother which drew dignitaries in the political scene.

Her carnival-like funeral caused heavy vehicular traffic in Benin City as mourners accompanied her casket in a road walk through the streets of the ancient city to her residence for lying in-state.

Speaking, Idahosa said his late mother understood that six children looked up to her when his father died in 1986 and he was just six years old.

He said his mother did not break neither did she run but stood and became father and mother in one body.

“You toiled day and night with six children waiting at home. You walked through pains and expectations with me never forgetting your melodious voice as you sang all the time, your song became my shelter. Your prayers at dawn became the roof over our heads. You were my pillar, Iye.

“When the world said “impossible,” you whispered, trust in God my son. These few days you are gone has been really hurting, you taught me dignity without saying a word. I watched you refuse to beg, refuse to bow, refuse to let poverty define us.

“You told us: work hard, fear God, help people and wonderful things will happen. Iye, wonderful things did happen, because you happened to us first.

“Now that you are gone at the remarkable age of 95, my heart is heavy, but it is also full. Full of gratitude that God lent you to us. Full of pride that I called you Mother. Full of memories of your laughter, your scolding, your endless intercessions for me and my siblings, you were a pillar of unity and love.

“Your word still resonates clearly, Denco, you will say, remember where you came from. Mother, you were an inspiration to us, we all miss your morning prayers.”

Among the array of personalities that paid the late Idahosa their last respect were representatives of the Forum of Deputy Governors of Nigeria.

Three deputy governors namely Sam Ude of Benue State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi of Akwa-Ibom, and Dr. Peter Akpe of Bayelsa State, were among dignitaries that graced the occasion.

Speaking on behalf of the deputy governors, Senator Eyakenyi said, “We came here to celebrate with our own, our brother. We have a large family of Deputy Governors across Nigeria. We are one family, we acknowledge each other.

“A woman that gave birth to her children, trained them very well and one of them is standing tall today as the deputy governor of this state, that shows how great such a woman was.

“We stand to salute you specially for putting this great send forth for your mother.” She said.

Governor Monday Okpehbolo of Edo State, former governor Adams Oshiomhole and his former deputy, Dr Pius Odubu; Sen. Matthew Uroghide, Chairman of the APC in the state, Jarret Tenebe, and other members of the State Working Committee of the party were among dignitaries that paid their last respect. Okpebholo was represented by Blessing Agbebaku, Speaker of the House of Assembly.

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Group Commends COREN For Training Engineers In Engineering Failure, Forensic Investigation In Nigeria

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3 hours ago

September 25, 2026

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Foundation for the Development of Shira Community (FODESCO) in Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi state has commended the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) for conducting a pioneer training on Engineering Failure and Forensic Investigation (EFFI) for 50 licensed engineering practitioners across the country.

Engr. Shehu Wakili, the Chairman of the Foundation made the commendation in an interview with newsmen on Friday.

According to him, the training which was conducted by COREN in collaboration with the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) and the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), was to equip engineers and professionals from academia, industry, and government MDAs with practical skills to investigate infrastructure failures and prevent recurring building collapses.

He added that the training was also to build a pool of trained specialists who could investigate building collapses and other engineering failures, determine their root causes, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence, saying that the trainees would form part of a register of trained and certified forensic engineering investigators.

He further lauded COREN for the subsequent induction of its member, Engr. Abdullahi Muhammad MNSE, who among the 50 participants, hails from Bauchi state as a Chartered Engineering Forensic and Failure Investigator (CEFFI), certified by CIFCFIN.

“FODESCO is proud of him and wishes him well in all his endeavours”, he prayed.

Wakili, also the Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Bauchi state chapter, revealed that the training covered failure analysis, forensic investigation methodologies, risk assessment, and professional reporting.

“This initiative supports broader efforts by COREN and the National Assembly to enforce stricter building codes, identify quackery, and ensure accountability across the construction sector,” he said.

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NBS: Lagos, Rivers, Enugu Top List As States Generated N5.15trn In 2025

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September 25, 2026

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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that 36 states and the FCT generated a total of ₦5.15 trillion in 2025, indicating a growth rate of 40.93 percent from ₦3.65 trillion recorded in 2024.

NBS stated on Thursday citing the Nigeria Revenue Service ( NRS) as source of its information that Lagos emerged top on the list of states with the highest revenue generation in the sum of ₦1.77 trillion.

“Followed by Rivers state ₦428.42 billion and Enugu with IGR record of ₦406.77 billion in the period referenced.”

The. Bureau said Yobe, Ebonyi and Sokoto states reported the least revenues with ₦16.01 billion, ₦17.18 billion and ₦20.48 billion, respectively.

According to NBS, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) was the most tax revenue recorded during the period, valued at ₦2.64 trillion, representing 69.51 percent of the total tax revenue collected, while capital gains tax was the least with ₦12.40 billion while the share of total tax revenue to total IGR was 73.64 percent nationally.

“Other states and their share of IGR are FCT – N356.34 billion, Ogun – N252.36 billion, Delta – N202.49 billion, Edo – N132.21 billion, Oyo – N103.25 billion and Kano – N102.26 billion.

“Ten other states in lowest category of IGR include Yobe – N16.01 billion, Ebonyi – N17.18 billion, Sokoto – N20.48 billion, Taraba – N28.16 billion ; Benue – N29.57 billion, Zamfara – N30.07 billion, Kebbi – N31.23 billion, Nasarawa – N32.57 billion, Adamawa – N33.76 billion andcBorno – N36.36 billion “.

NBS noted that the states generated their most and least revenue from taxes and other government sources. “PAYE was the dominant revenue source nationally, generating N2.64 trillion and accounting for 69.51% of total tax revenue for the year.

“Other sources included direct assessment, road taxes, stamp duties, withholding taxes and capital gains tax, which was the smallest contributor at N12.40 billion,” the Bureau stated.

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Osun Police Arrest Suspect In Emir Ajagungbade’s Murder Probe

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September 25, 2026

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The Osun State Police Command has reportedly arrested Waliyi Adejare, popularly known as Jay Jay, at Oke Baale area of Osogbo, Osun State, as part of an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Lekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade.

Adejare was reportedly taken into police custody on Thursday. Sources familiar with the development described him as one of the suspects being investigated in connection with the killing, which occurred amid the crisis that has continued to trail activities around motor parks in Osun State.

However, the police have cautioned against conclusively linking the suspect to the murder at this stage, stressing that investigations into both his arrest and the killing are still ongoing.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Osun State, Abiodun Ojelabi, who confirmed the arrest, said it was too early to establish whether Adejare was arrested specifically in connection with the murder of Emir.

Ojelabi said the command was still conducting a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest and determine whether or not he had any connection with the killing.

According to him, the police would make their findings public after the completion of the investigation, urging members of the public to await the outcome of the ongoing process rather than relying on unverified claims concerning the suspect.

Reliable information obtained on the development indicated that Adejare, also known as Jay Jay, was apprehended in the Oke Baale area of Osogbo during an operation by the police on Thursday.

Sources also alleged that Adejare had previously served in the Nigerian Navy before reportedly leaving the service and subsequently becoming associated with individuals suspected of criminal activities in Osogbo and its environs.

The latest arrest comes against the backdrop of heightened security attention following the killing of Emir, which triggered renewed concerns over violence and rival interests surrounding motor park operations in the state.

Following the incident, the state government announced measures affecting the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, while the police commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing and other developments arising from the crisis.