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In 84 Years Memorial Of Capt. Ededuna Obaseki

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2 years ago

December 21, 2023

We the entire direct descendants of His Excellency, Capt. Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI, GCMG, GBE, OM, CH, PC, KCB, KBE, DSO, who hails from Ike town, near Abudu in Orhiomwon Local Government Area of Edo State.

Sir Ededuna Walter Obaseki, aBritish Administrator, Captain Of the British Merchant Navy, a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Commander of The British Empire (CBE) Agricultural Instructor; Pioneer Industrialist, Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Benin Province and Southern Region, member of the Nigerian National Council, British Ambassador, Head of Government, Governor Board of Trade, in the British Colonial Government

World War II Veteran and a recipient of the World War II Campaigns and Gallantry Medals of Honour:
1. THE 1939-1945 STAR
2. ATLANTIC STAR
3. BRITISH WAR MEDAL
4. ITALY STAR
awarded to officers and seamen of the British Merchant Navy by
HRM KING GEORGE VI.
Walter Ededuna Obaseki was also a Patron of the Anglican Church.

We commemorate and celebrate 84 years of our Grand Patriarch and father, Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI, who passed away on the 24th of December, a day to Christmas 84 years ago. He came from the world War II just to say hello to his children only to pass away suddenly. Daddy your death took away very many things from us, as all your children were withdrawn from school immediately after your demise, though your first daughter Victoria Ededuna Walter Obaseki and Second daughter Alice Ededuna Walter Obaseki were amongst the executors of your will and testaments, none of your children inherited anything from your wealth and labour after the burial in 1940. Even the last born Richard Obaseki often say Ebe so gha la dian which means “Some of our father’s documents will soon be out”

In your lifetime daddy, the Benin people always wished you well in all your voyages hence, they nicknamed you Okhien’Ewere, which means “safe journey”; Ode-Ode nomu’edohan, which mean “he causes great stare & awe in the eyes of the people”;
“Enienren Titi vbé Évbu-Ebo”;
meaning whose name reigns around the world. Even in Ughelli, Warri in Delta State they used to call you “Omo’rovie’Ugheli, kokori & the Urhobos call you Okpako” which means great man, because of your great works to humanity in the Southern region & other parts of Nigeria.

Your mother Princess Emokpokpo Obaseki was the daughter of Uvbie of Ughelli kingdom in the then southern region now present day Delta state.

Considering your exceptional contributions, daddy you were an embodiment of uncommon wisdom, knowledge, and courage. You plotted the sky, charted the sea, mapped the land to threshold and advanced the development of our great country Nigeria, as a colossus. You contributed greatly to the nation.

In the annals of history, certain individuals transcend the boundaries of ordinary existence, leaving behind legacy that echoes through time, this is particularly true of His Excellency, Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI who recognised the value of agriculture, education, healthcare, civilization and development in the growth of the society and wellbeing of a people hence, you were a notable pioneer in several distinguished sectors of our economy, modern agricultural, confectionery farming, education, healthcare and development.

For your laudable contributions to agriculture, education, healthcare, navigation, administration, development, dedication and hard work, you were awarded with several awards, recognition and medals of honour for public works in Nigeria.

We want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who has been helpful to us since the demise and burial of our father since 1940. We say thank you to the OGBEDOYO family, who are the brothers of Chief Agho Ogbedoyo Obaseki, and who never forgot the goodness of their brother’s son towards them. Thanks to friends & well wishers who were there for us, and to the children who contributed greatly towards this project. We also particular say a big thank you to the Nigerian Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Division (NAEME) for the opportunity of service given to Godfrey Obaseki, the one that manage to get some education amongst the Ededuna Walter Obaseki’s children, we are indeed grateful to all who stood by us all this years.

SIGNED:
MERCY EDEDUNA OBASEKI

For the entire direct descendants of His Excellency Sir EDEDUNA WALTER OBASEKI

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Nigerian Government Explains Cause Of National Grid Collapse

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3 hours ago

September 10, 2025

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The Nigerian Government has explained the cause of the national grid collapse around 11:20 am on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

According to the Nigerian Independent System Operator, NISO, Wednesday’s grid collapse was caused by the tripping of a generation company, resulting in a significant load drop, which cascaded to other GenCos and led to a system disturbance.

NISO, responsible for the country’s national grid, made this known in a statement on Wednesday, noting that restoration of the national grid commenced immediately.

It stated that an investigation has begun to determine both the immediate and root causes of the grid collapse.

“The disturbance was caused by the tripping of a GenCo, resulting in a significant load drop, which cascaded to other GenCos, leading to a system disturbance. NISO immediately commenced restoration of the grid at 11:45 hrs, beginning with supply to Abuja from the Shiroro power plant, and substantial restoration has been achieved across the country.

“A full investigation into the immediate and remote causes is underway.

“The outcome(s) of the investigation report would determine the remedial and proactive actions to be taken to forestall future occurrences. We crave your indulgence to bear with us as restoration is still ongoing,” NISO said.

DAILY POST reports that national grid restoration has begun, with power supply restored in parts of Abuja.

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EFCC Grills Ex-NNPCL Boss, Mele Kyari

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4 hours ago

September 10, 2025

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Mele Kyari, a former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, on Wednesday, visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, office.

Kyari arrived EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja at about 2:15pm.

He was invited to answer questions on financial and technical matters during his time in office.

Recall that the EFCC had placed Kyari on its watch list over an ongoing probe into the $7.2 billion refineries’ turnaround maintenance.

This is just as the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered a temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Kyari due to allegations of fraud.

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Owo Church Attack: Court Turns Down Bail Request For Alleged Al-Shabab Terrorists

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7 hours ago

September 10, 2025

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday refused the bail request made by five alleged Al-Shabab terrorists who allegedly attacked a Catholic Church in Owo town, Ondo State, leading to the death of over 40 worshippers.

Justice Emeka Nwite, who dismissed their bail application, held that the terrorism charges preferred against them were capital in nature and that they were accused of being members of a strong terrorist organisation who may intimidate witnesses, influence proceedings and jeopardise the trial of the defendants before the court.

Delivering a ruling on the bail application, Justice Nwite upheld the arguments of the Department of State Services (DSS) that the evidence against the alleged terrorists was strong and could not be glossed over.

Besides, the judge said the argument of the DSS that they would jump bail and abscond if released was not disputed and was deemed to be true.

The judge also upheld the submission of the security agency that the five accused persons did not provide credible sureties to stand for them pending trial, and added that the DSS’s argument that admitting them to bail would amount to judicial risk was not challenged by their lawyers.

In all, Justice Nwite held that the defendants failed to give cogent and verifiable reasons why they should be granted bail pending their trial and subsequently dismissed the bail request.

Earlier, before going into the merit of the bail application, the judge had declared the motion on notice incompetent on the ground that the names of the five defendants were not listed on the motion paper as required by law.

The judge also faulted the motion paper on another ground: that a joint affidavit of two paragraphs was filed in support of the request for bail of the five defendants, contrary to the position of the law that each accused person must file a separate affidavit to back up a bail request.

While granting an accelerated trial, Justice Nwite fixed 19 October for the commencement of the trial.

It will be recalled that the bail application of the defendants – Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar – dated 11 August 2025, was argued by their counsel, Abdullahi Awwal Ibrahim, on 19 August 2025.

While arguing the application, the lawyer had submitted that the accused persons had assembled reliable and responsible sureties to stand for them.

The request was opposed by the DSS lawyer, Dr Callistus Eze, on the grounds that the accused persons may escape because of the gravity of the charges against them, urging the court to refuse the bail application and allow the defendants to remain in DSS custody.

Some counts in the charge read: “That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar adults, males, with others still at large, sometime in 2021, did join and became members of AL Shabab Terrorist Group, with cell in Kogi State and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 25(1) of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

“That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, adults, males, with others still at large, on 30th May, 2022; 37 June, 2022 and 4 June, 2022, at Government Secondary School, Ogamirana, Adavi LGA, Kogi State and behind Omialafa Central Mosque, Ose LGA, Ondo State, respectively, attended and held meetings, where you agreed to and planned for the terrorist attack, which you carried out on 5™ June, 2022, at St. Francs Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 12(a) of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

“That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, adults, males, with others still at large, on 05/06/2022, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, with intent to further your religious ideology and while armed with IEDs and AK 47 rifles, did attack worshippers, held them hostage and in the process, caused grievous bodily harm to over 100 persons, including Onileke Ayodele, John Blessing, Nselu Esther and Ogungbade Peter and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 24 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 24(2)(a) of the same Act.

“That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, adults, males, with others still at large, on 05/06/2022, had in your possession IEDs and AK 47 rifles, with which you attacked worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, held them hostage, killed over 40 persons and caused grievous bodily harm to over 100 persons and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 2(1)(2) and (3)(v) and punishable under Section 24(1) and (2) of TPPA, 2022.

“That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, adults, males, with others still at large, on 05/06/2022, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, with intent to cause death, did detonate Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which led to the death of over 40 persons, including: Ajanaku John; Onuoha Deborah; Onileke Esther and John Bosede and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 42 (a)(ii) of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

“That you, Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Otuho Abubakar, adults, males, with others still at large, on 05/06/2022, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, did detonate Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) which caused grievous bodily harm to over 100 persons, including: Onuchukwu Happiness, Ogungbade Vivan and Nnakwe Paschaline Ugochinyerem and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 42(a)(i) of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.”