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Edo North Rally: Oshiomhole Flaunts The Law, Can’t Resolve APC Crisis- Party Chieftain

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6 years ago

January 28, 2020

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Osagbovo Iyoha, Tuesday, January 28, said the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, flaunted the law by organising the political rally held in Edo North Senatorial District by a faction of the party last weekend.

Osagbovo who disclosed this while reacting to the political rally held by Oshiomole’s faction, noted that
the National Chairman can’t resolve the crisis rocking the party in the state, adding that, by organising the rally, “Oshiomhole unleashed terror on the people of the state.”

Osagbovo who is the Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on political matters, stressed that ban on political rally by the state government and the Inspector-General of Police in the state has not been lifted.

“Oshiomhole is doing this because he knows that Obaseki is a gentleman and law-abiding. We know what happened when he was the governor, where those who held political meetings without consulting him were beaten up and their property destroyed.

“The crisis in APC continue because the man (Oshiomhole), who should be the arbiter is an interested party in the crisis. It is not hidden, we are all aware that he is the person sponsoring the Edo Peoples Movement (EPM) that started the crisis. It is unfortunate that the man who supposed to uphold the constitution of the party is the one causing problem in the party”, he said.

Continuing, he stressed, “We want to let the suspended national chairman know that if he breaks the law and hold rally in Edo North, he can’t do so in Edo South because we will not allow that. We had a national chairman from Edo when he was the state governor and nothing of such happened and he would not have allow that.”

While noting that they are opened to reconcilation, he disclosed that the situation whereby the author (Oshiomole) of the crisis is the one hand picking his loyalists who want to take over the State Assembly as reconcilation committee is what they are opposed to.

He said when the problem started, they approached the national chairman to intimate him on the activities of the EPM and to caution them, saying that he never cautioned them because he is the one sponsoring them.

He described the allegation that the governor is begging party leaders for second term as false, saying that the governor is controlling the organs of the party.

His reaction to Osagbovo, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Abdul Oroh, said the constitution was clear about freedom of association which include the right to hold rally.

“Obaseki cannot stop opposition to his re-election through violence. Obaseki should restore to the path of peace and reconciliation. He should make peace with leaders of the party and respect that other party members have the right to express their view.

“They cannot say Oshiomhole has been suspended. We know how to suspend a member of the party. The constitution of the party is clear and Oshiomhole has been presiding over the affairs of the party,” he said.

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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes

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May 28, 2026

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.

Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.

Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.

“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.

He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.

According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.

Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.

He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.

One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.

He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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21 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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