Tony Abolo Complain as much as we may of the present Nigerian condition, the 32.7% inflation rate as at September 2024, according to the National Bureau of statistics (NBS), recorded the drop in GDP per capita from a high of $3,201 in 2014 to $1,621 today, four times collapse of the national grid, policy inertia,...
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Technician hacks mediator to death in Edo
Tragedy struck in Nekpenekpen Street off First East Circular Road Benin, in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State last week Thursday when a technician with his family, allegedly hacked a mediator to death, following a disagreement over a fairly use faulty standing fan he failed to fix after collecting undisclosed sum of money for...
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Tinubu, Wike and Fubara’s deadly blow
Tony Abolo As I was contemplating both the title and content of this article, the twin cancerous problems of Nigeria got a surgery from an unanticipated source. As rational and patriotic Nigerians worry about how to move the Country forward, it has become clear that President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike are...
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Minimum wage crisis threatens UNIBEN workforce
Delay in implementing approved new minimum wage by federal government is threatening the workforce of University of Benin (UNIBEN) Security Department. Investigation revealed that staffers under the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) in the University, started benefiting from the federal government new minimum wage in the month of September 2024. But, over 200...
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Govts buck-pass as Edo totters into lawlessness
Osaigbovo Iguobaro Lawlessness has increased steadily in Edo State. In dosility, the State and Local Governments are ostensibly fending-off complaints from helpless citizens arising from alleged violation of environmental laws due to near absence of law enforcers in public spaces across the State. Governor Godwin Obaseki’s crestfallen fans seem to be impressed with his subjective...
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My relationship with Oba of Benin, by Obaseki
says…we don’t’ mess around our traditional institution Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says there is no bitter row between him and Omo N’ Oba N’ Oba, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin two years after he visited the royal father’s palace in Benin City, the State Capital. In his attempt to paper around...
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Prostitution, drug abuse amongst IDPs ― Zulum
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has raised alarm over alleged prostitution in Internally Displaced Persons Camps (IDPs) affected by the recent flood disaster in some parts of Maiduguri. He dropped the hint during his interview on Satellite Television at the weekend in Borno State where assured of his administration commitment to ending social vices, including...
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How to avoid Media, journalists attacks — IPC
The International Press Council (IPC) has demanded stakeholders dialogue that would lead to a national mechanism on Nigeria journalists safety, Press freedom and protect democracy. Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director, IPC who gave the recommendation during an interview on a Satellite Television at the weekend, said the working document from the dialogue that could be a...
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Heartbreaking moment at Edo jogger’s funeral
It was heartbreaking moment when family members of a jogger, Geoffrey, who was crushed to death by hit-and-run driver paid tributes at his funeral in Benin City, Edo State. The middle-aged man was jogging two weeks ago at about 6: 15am when a yet-to-be identified Spot Utility Vehicle (SUV) driver, knocked down and burst Geoffrey’s...
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Security agent flees home after fatal attack
Edo State Security Network (ESSN) Commander, Mr. Stanley Aigbe cheated death when gunmen attacked his residence in Evbuomoma Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, killing a dog that attempted to fend off his attackers who made away with valuables. Sources said a Plasma television set, gold jewelry, and other personal effects were looted...