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Obaseki Earns Huge Security Votes With No Impact – Ize-Iyamu

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5 years ago

August 1, 2020

… My Government Has Improved Edo People’s Lives’ – Obaseki

The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday, decried the huge amounts collected by the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as security vote yet with little amount given to the police to combat crime in the state.

He expressed his resentiment during the week at a media parley with Journalists in Benin.

He said Obaseki made the state House of Assembly to increase his security vote from N500m to N750m while the money to the police to combat insecurity in the state still remains N5m.

Osagie said the police cannot combat crime with such amount of money noting that hence the governor has decided to increase his own security vote, he should have also done same to the police so that they can be effective in their job.

The APC governorship candidate said Edo State remains the only state in the south-south region that has failed to invest in its security as Delta State government has succeeded in investing in its security by purchasing crime tracking devices for its police to combat crime thus leading to crime reduction in that state.

Ize-Iyamu said nothing seems to be working in the current government of Obaseki as the citizens of the state depend on their own source of drinking water instead of the government providing it for them adding that has led to the indiscrimate sinking of boreholes thereby destroying the ecosystem.

The APC candidate said with his manifestoes christened the ‘SIMPLE’ agenda which is time bound will address all the myriad problems bedeviling the state.

On the part of the national Vice Chairman, Edo State Governorship Media Committee, Patrick Obayangbon, while corroborating the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on security matters, said security is part of what the ‘SIMPLE’ agenda is going to tackle adding that is it a thing of shame that a governor who receives N750m as a security vote monthly but only succeeds in giving N5m to the security agency.

He said it is difficult for the security agency to combat crimes and criminality with such amount of money, noting that that is the cause of the surge of crimes in the state.

For the former Trade Union Congress, (TUC) President, Peter Isele, he said he decided to join forces with the governorship candidate of the APC based on his simplified manifestoes which tend to address the challenges faced by the people of the state.

He said the promise made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki on the creation of 200,000 jobs was a bogus one and that there is nothing to show that that promise has been kept.

However, in a shift reaction, Governor Obaseki said his administration has so far better the lives of Edo people through improved education healthcare roads and even infrastructure.

Obaseki assured Edo people that the developmental strides in the state had just begun as the first four year of his administration were used in laying the foundation which will be built on the next four years.

“What Edo people have witnessed in the first for years is only the beginning of greater things. The first term is for laying of foundation for greatness. The foundation has been laid; we will build on it to make life better for Edo people.

” We have improved education, healthcare,agriculture, roads, infrastructure, environment, civil service and the economy of Edo State, ensuring that the life of every Edo man is improved for better,” he added.

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Group Throws Weight Behind Benin Monarch’s Decision On Iyaloja

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7 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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Group known as Edo Art and Cultural Heritage Institute (EACHI) has thrown its weight behind Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the royal father’s stance on the traditional leadership of markets in the Benin Kingdom.

A statement isdued by Okpioba Osaro Idemudia, on behalf of the group, said the “institute aligns with the Oba’s stance that the Iye-Eki is the only recognized traditional head of the markets, and we believe that this position should be respected and preserved in accordance with our cultural heritage.

“EACHI stands firm on the ground that the Iye-Eki holds a significant and revered position in the Benin Kingdom, serving as the main market traditional head. We believe that any attempts to impose external leadership structures that contradict our cultural norms and traditions would undermine the rich heritage of the Benin people.

“We are proud of our royal rather, for his unwavering commitment to upholding the cultural values and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.

“EACHI reassures the people of Edo State and the broader community that we will continue to support and promote the preservation of our rich cultural heritage.”

The group, while calling on Edo sons and daughters in home and in diaspora to “stand in unity to support our royal father Oba Ewuare II’s disapproval of IYALOJA,” commended
Edo market women for talking a bold stand against the imposition of IYALOJA

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JUST IN: Tinubu’s Minister Resigns Amid Allegations

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8 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet amid controversies surrounding his academic records and allegations of certificate forgery.

Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, announced his resignation in a letter to the President on Tuesday, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve.

Confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023.

“He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria. Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents. President Tinubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavours.”

Nnaji’s resignation comes amid a lingering controversy over alleged certificate forgery and questions surrounding his academic qualifications from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Nnaji and the Enugu State Government had traded words over allegations that he presented forged certificates.

The dispute intensified after the Federal High Court in Enugu rejected Nnaji’s bid to stop the University of Nigeria from releasing his academic records.

The court had ruled that the institution was within its rights to release the minister’s academic details in response to a freedom of information request, a decision that fuelled further public scrutiny.

Nnaji, however, maintained that he was being blackmailed by political opponents determined to tarnish his reputation.

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UNIBEN Bans Students’ Sign-out Celebration

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9 hours ago

October 7, 2025

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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has prohibited all forms of sign-out celebrations by graduating students.

The ban is contained in a circular by the university’s Registrar, Mr Ademola Bobola, on Tuesday in Benin.

In the circular addressed to members of the university community, the management warned that violators risk severe disciplinary actions, including rustication, expulsion, or withdrawal of certificate.

Bobola said the decision was reached at a meeting on Monday, where it reaffirmed an earlier resolution of the university’s Senate banning such activities on campus.

“The management declared that no sign-out celebration of any kind, including signing on T-shirts and playing of music, will be tolerated,” he said.

He stated that the university would not condone any form of disorderly conduct or unauthorised gathering during or after examinations.

“Indiscriminate parading around the campuses in any brand of vehicle will not be permitted,” the circular warned.

According to him, unauthorised vehicles will not be allowed into the campuses all through the last week of the second semester examination.

“The management also prohibited large gatherings around faculties, schools, or institutes after examinations.

“Photographers will not be permitted to put up photo stands or galleries for the purpose of such celebration,” he said.

He said the management equally cautioned parents and guardians of final-year students against visiting campus premises during the final days of examinations.

“Parents and guardians of final-year students are advised to stay away from the Faculty, School, or Institute premises, especially on the last day of examination,” he said.

Bobola emphasised that the university’s stance was aimed at maintaining order, discipline, and academic decorum on campus.

“Members of the university community are kindly invited to note the above position for strict compliance.

“Any violation will attract severe disciplinary sanctions, including withdrawal of certificate, rustication, and expulsion of violators,” he warned.