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Ooni, Edo Deputy Governor, EDSHA Speaker, Baptist Convention President Honour Esama Of Benin @ 88

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3 years ago

September 11, 2022

Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ọjájá II); Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu; Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Marcus Onobun; President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, among others were dignity at the interdenominational service held to mark the 88 birthday of Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin kingdom.

The who-is-who interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the Igbinedions’ House, GRA, Benin, Sunday, in honour of the the octogenarian, had in attendance, immediate past president, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Rev. Felix Omobude; current president, Edo State PFN, Pastor Margret Agbonifo; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; Kenneth Imansuagbon and other dignitaries drawn from both spiritual and traditional circle.

Speaking on the birthday theme ‘because He lives’ the President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Akanji, in his sermon urged Nigerians to be hopeful and make positive utterances about the nation, saying as Jesus Christ lives, all shall be well with Nigeria.

He noted that though the country is presently bedeviled with all sorts of terrorism including banditry, because Jesus Christ lives, all shall be well with Nigeria.

He added: “In Nigeria, in a time we are facing so much insecurity, in a country that is so much blessed and yet the people are suffering.

“What has God not given to us, good rainfall; good vegetation; we can plant and eat anywhere; we plant throughout the year.

“Nigeria is blessed but look at the degree of insecurity; look at the way human beings are being killed. Terrorism, banditry, all kind of evil going on in in this country.

“But I want to tell us that, this theme ‘because He lives’ must therefore turn all of us from being doubtful to being hopefully of our nation; and be more stronger people. stop confessing the negativity and be pronouncing positive things about this nation.

“Because Jesus lives, he is continuously interceding for us as a nation.

“This celebration is good news to all Nigerians, to every family, to every individual that because He lives, tomorrow will be better than today” he said.

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Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control

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9 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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Edo State government has proposed the dredging of Ikpoba River to curb flooding and exploring potentials for enhancing revenue generation in the state.

The state Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, disclosed this when he led a delegation on an inspection of the river in Benin City.

According to him, the initiative was to find a lasting solution to the incessant challenges of flooding and river overflow on the busy road.

He added that his team was on the ground to assess the condition of the river to get a firsthand observation of its impact on communities near its bank.

Also speaking, Director of Mining in the ministry, Mr. Omoruyi Ihianle expressed the state government’s determination to turn challenges into successes.

He stated that the primary objectives of the project were to generate revenue for the state government through mining and to mitigate flooding in the host communities.

“As a government, we have found a way of converting our challenges until success.

“As a result of the silted river channel, the host communities have been suffering from flooding, hence the Edo State Government is stepping in to desilt while raising revenue for the State Government,” he said.

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JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead

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July 3, 2025

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Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.

Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.

Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.

“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.

“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”

Rufai is regarded as one of the best football goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. He was the Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

He also represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US and the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.

Rufai had over 60 caps for the Super Eagles over the course of a decade with the team.

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AMCON Sells Ibadan DisCo For N100bn

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14 hours ago

July 3, 2025

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The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion.

AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday.

Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies, including the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company.

Alake said, “Today, I announce to you that Ibadan DisCo has been sold. When we came in, it had already been sold, but we renegotiated the price and got almost double of what it was initially going to be sold for.”

Regarding ongoing legal issues, Alake stated, “We have sold it, and whatever is still happening in court, we will face it.”

However, officials of IBEDC did not respond to inquiries about the sale.