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The kneeling down won't stop paying him well

Jorussia:
His opponent is not well known is Edo APC.I like emokpae erhabor's consistency.He contested the Senate seat for edo South in 2015 which was eventually clinched by Samson osagie.Obahiagbon has been very loyal to Oshiomhole and APC since he left PDP in late 2010.

Obahiagbon is loved

SadiqBabaSani:
This Man Is All Grammar And no Development

He has done well b4

Great man

*Breaking News*

*Obahiagbon emerge Edo South APC flag bearer, floors opponent with over 90,000 votes*

*As NWC declares winner*



Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has again emerged successfully in the just concluded APC primaries rerun in Edo State.

Patrick Obahiagbon who earlier thanked the APC party faithfuls in Edo South has again pulled a large number of vote in all local government of Edo South, the victory which can easily be discribed a landslide witnessed large turn out of party faithfuls across the state on Saturday.

In a result announced by the Chairperson of the National working committee (NWC) Haija Farida has it that the former member of House of representatives Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon pulled a total number of 90,140 votes to defeat his opponent Irabor Emokpae.

She said "Edo South senatorial district number of accredited voters 107,990, total vote cast 90,491, valid votes 90,491, name of contestants Patrick Obahiagbon and Irabor Emokpae, Patrick Obahiagbon scoring the highest number of votes which is 90,140 and haven gotten the highest number of vote cast is hereby declared the winner of Edo South senatorial district " as declared by the Chairperson Haija Farida.

The declaration also saw the emergence of Sen. Francis Alimekena, EJ Agbonayinma, Osaigbovo Iyoha, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere and others.


Source ;http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/breaking-news-obahiagbon-emerge-edo.html

Indeed a Royal weeding of Sharon oyakhilomhe(Nigerian) and Philip frimpong (Ghanaian)

Congratulations Christ Embassies.



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*FG gives over N4m as start-up seed fund to 17 innovators at Edo Innovation Hub*


The federal government has given out over four million naira as start-up seed fund to 17 young innovators under the Social Investment Programme at the South-South Innovation Hub in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

Speaking at the event, the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said that with the start-up seed fund, the federal and state governments have demonstrated their faith in the programme.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Taiwo Akerele, Obaseki said the hub is a creative and productive center set up to encourage young innovators in the South-South region to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to the problems confronting the country and hindering her development.

"Working in partnership with the federal government, we have demonstrated the capacity to support talented youth by encouraging them to express themselves, get creative and proffer solutions to the nation’s problems. Those that have put in extra effort are those that have benefitted from the start-up fund today," the governor said.

He assured that his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for youth in the state to advance their ideas and utilise opportunities created by the federal and state governments to contribute to the development of the nation.

The Managing Director of South-South Innovation Hub Tobi Gege, said “4,300 applications were received for the programme but the number was reduced to 87, out of which 17 performed well and today we have given them start-up seed fund.

"The effort of the 17 young innovators have enabled them get N250,000 each from the federal government. We will set targets for them and those that meet the targets will move to the next stage where they will get N1million. After that they will move to the N5 million and N10million stages."

The focal person of National Social Investment Programme, Edo State, Miss Osayuwamen Aladeselu, said an opportunity has been created for 17 young innovators in the South-South region to become employers of labour and called on them to make the best of the start-up seed fund given to them.

She assured that the event will encourage other young innovators and entrepreneurs to nurture their ideas and dreams as the government will continue to support those ideas to become solutions to problems.

"I want to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Godwin Obaseki for the initiative and commitment to the growth and development of the youth and for providing the enabling environment to ensure the youth harness their potential and contribute their quota to the development of the nation."

One of the beneficiaries, Chinedu Ikemefuna, founder of SportsRevamp, an outfit dedicated to enhancing the performance of children using sports as a tool, said "The fund will help me become an employer of labour.”


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APC National Working Committee has nullified the APC senatorial, house of representatives and house of Assembly primaries held across the 18 local government of Edo State yesterday.

The Chairman of the NWC Haija Farida Suleiman said the primaries which was not observed by the National working committee has been scheduled to hold again tomorrow after a caucus meeting with stakeholders of the party in the state

Details soon


Source http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/just-in-nwc-nullifes-edo-apc.html

Just hope it is properly resolved

Really interesting

October, 5th, 2018

(Updated) The unilateral decision by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to grant automatic return tickets to national assembly members for the 2019 elections has hit the brick wall,Newsdiaryonline has learnt.

Highly placed sources disclosed to Newsdiaryonline that President Muhammadu has informed Adams Oshiomhole to jettison the idea of automatic tickets for the members of the National Assembly which has pitted stakeholders,especially party governors against the party. In a strongly worded letter Oshiomhole was told in clear terms to allow “all those who have filed their nomination forms for various positions to participate in primaries of the party.” In other words, president Buhari has directed that “there should be no automatic ticket” for any aspirant.

The president described the unilateral decision as a sad commentary of what the party stands for. He further directed Oshiomhole to urgently effect the decision.

Insiders said this resolution was reached at meeting between President Buhari and the APC national chairman, Oshiomhole.

Apart from overruling Oshiomhole’s plot to award automatic tickets, President Buhari has further directed that the primaries must be free and fair.

High level APC sources confirmed to Newsdiaryonline that meeting between Buhari and Oshiomhole also resolved that the party’s National convention should hold on Saturday October 6 as earlier scheduled.

As at Thursday night, party members who are aware of the president’s decision have accused Oshiomhole of failing to act on the presidential directive, particularly, the one urging him to ensure that all aspirants must be allowed to contest elections.


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/apc-primaries-buhari-overrules.html

The protesters are demanding that INEC declare PDP candidate Ademola Adeleke as the winner of the Osun election.

Also among the protesters are Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State; former Niger State Governor and presidential aspirant Sule Lamido; Senator Dino Melaye, among others.

Wearing T-shirts with inscriptions the protesters claim that the Nigeria Police and INEC are arms of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Details shortly…

http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/breaking-saraki-dogara-secondus-lead.html

Last last Obahiagbon is the people's choice, he will defeat Urhoghide in General election

Best choice

Humility, Others gives Obahiagbon Senatorial Ticket

...Just like Adeleke danced his way to the Senate, we will also kneel our way there*


Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has clinched the ticket of APC to emerge flag bearer of the party in Edo South senatorial district.

Obahiagbon who emerged through a democratic process has thanked the APC faithfuls in Edo South and assured them of a better representation through vocal voice.


One can easily agree that the former member of the House of representatives surely has not knelt down in vain as humility has paid off despite critics of his kneeling down to receive prayers

Obahiagbon responded to this and said Just like Senator Adeleke danced his way to the Senate and almost danced to become Governor, we will also not fail to kneel our way to the Senate, he said this is about respect, humility and service, if more elders can come together to offer him prayers then he is sure to be seen kneeling down a hundred times

Obahiagbon who has made a very huge impact while he represented his people in the House of representatives has promised to perform better than how he has performed before, hence seek for support in the 2019 general election.

Link to Video of Obahiagbon celebrating;

The deciders remains the people. Thank you Edo South pic.twitter.com/LX6fWp77Cs

— Official Patrick Obahiagbon (@Obahiagbon_P) October 4, 2018

Source : http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/breaking-news-humility-others-gives.html

Congratulations sir, humility pays

Breaking News

Humility, Others gives Obahiagbon Senatorial Ticket

...Just like Adeleke danced his way to the Senate, we will also kneel our way there*


Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has clinched the ticket of APC to emerge flag bearer of the party in Edo South senatorial district.

Obahiagbon who emerged through a democratic process has thanked the APC faithfuls in Edo South and assured them of a better representation through vocal voice.



One can easily agree that the former member of the House of representatives surely has not knelt down in vain as humility has paid off despite critics of his kneeling down to receive prayers

Obahiagbon responded to this and said Just like Senator Adeleke danced his way to the Senate and almost danced to become Governor, we will also not fail to kneel our way to the Senate, he said this is about respect, humility and service, if more elders can come together to offer him prayers then he is sure to be seen kneeling down a hundred times

Obahiagbon who has made a very huge impact while he represented his people in the House of representatives has promised to perform better than how he has performed before, hence seek for support in the 2019 general election.

Link to Video of Obahiagbon celebrating;

The deciders remains the people. Thank you Edo South pic.twitter.com/LX6fWp77Cs

— Official Patrick Obahiagbon (@Obahiagbon_P) October 4, 2018

Source : http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/breaking-news-humility-others-gives.html

*APC NWC Appoints New Committee For Edo State Legislative Primaries*

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemns the unauthorized congresses held in Edo State into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly.

The exercise conducted by unauthorized persons in collaboration with the Edo State Working Committee is hereby null and void.

A primary election committee under the chairmanship of Hajia Farida Odangi Suleiman will be in Edo state later today (Thursday) to conduct the primaries into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly.

The Committee will make available the list of aspirants screened for the exercise and will conduct a transparent primary election in accordance with the guidelines and constitution of the APC.

We admonish all Party members in Edo state to cooperate with the Committee to ensure an orderly, peaceful, transparent and credible exercise.

SIGNED:
*Mr. Yekini Nabena*
Ag. National Publicity Secretary


Source; http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/breaking-apc-nwc-nullifies-primaries-in.html

*Stop the negative narratives, Patrick Obahiagbon media team replies critics*

*Says Igodomigodo knelt down for prayers*

In a statement signed by the media team replies the public of the need why the Edo South senatorial hopeful needed to go on his kneels as it not out of place.

Statement says "Yes Igodomigodo knelt down as a humble man who at any point in time will show this loyalty to the people, expecially when elders come together to render prayers as blessing to lead him through.

The case in Ikpoba Okha was not different as there was need for Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon as a loyal son of Benin who undertands perfectly well the culture and know how elders should be respected went on his kneels as he is been prayed for after been accepted by the people, he also used this medium to say thank you the leaders and members of the party which hopefully he will be representing as a senatorial candidate.


I see nothing wrong with it, a person who cannot kneel for prayers and to show appreciation is surely not a good one, we have many other pictures where Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon also saw the need to kneel down for the people's prayers

Kudos to Igodomigodo, who is not too big to kneel down, this has further proven to us that he is the right man for the job.


Edo South, Let's go Vocal with Patrick Obahiagbon.


#TeamIgodomigodo

http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/stop-negative-narratives-patrick.html

*Patrick Obahiagbon media team raises alarm of fake social media accounts*

*Announces Obahiagbon Offical Handles*

The media campaign team of Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has raised an alarm of fake accounts pretending to be Obahiagbon on social media to carry out dubious acts, this was recently discovered as a fake Twitter account was seen to have harassed another Twitter user in a way Obahiagbon would not do.

Obahiagbon who is a former member of the House of Representatives and presently contesting to represent the people of Edo South in Senate has taken actions to open his accounts on social media which is operated directly by him.

The official accounts which was used to properly explain the photos where he was seen kneeling for prayers includes.

Twitter; @Obahiagbon_P
Instagram; @patrickobahiagbon1
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/patrick.obahiagbon.372

In a statement the media team appealed "please let's disregard any other accounts apart from these


Offical social Media Handles Of Patrick Obahiagbon

Twitter; @Obahiagbon_P
Instagram; @patrickobahiagbon1
Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/patrick.obahiagbon.372


Source; http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/patrick-obahiagbon-media-team-raises.html

Stop the negative narratives, Patrick Obahiagbon media team replies critics

...Says Igodomigodo knelt down for prayers

In a statement signed by the media team replies the public of the need why the Edo South senatorial hopeful needed to go on his kneels as it not out of place.

Statement says "Yes Igodomigodo knelt down as a humble man who at any point in time will show this loyalty to the people, expecially when elders come together to render prayers as blessing to lead him through.

The case in Ikpoba Okha was not different as there was need for Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon as a loyal son of Benin who undertands perfectly well the culture and know how elders should be respected went on his kneels as he is been prayed for after been accepted by the people, he also used this medium to say thank you the leaders and members of the party which hopefully he will be representing as a senatorial candidate.


I see nothing wrong with it, a person who cannot kneel for prayers and to show appreciation is surely not a good one, we have many other pictures where Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon also saw the need to kneel down for the people's prayers

Kudos to Igodomigodo, who is not too big to kneel down, this has further proven to us that he is the right man for the job.


Edo South, Let's go Vocal with Patrick Obahiagbon.


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/10/stop-negative-narratives-patrick.html

#TeamIgodomigodo

*Our report card, Igodomigodo deserves our vote*

*Igodomigodo; an achiever Edo South clamor to have*

-Chris Osa



There would have been no need coming up with this as we all know Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon to be an achiever who in time past has proven to always put the people's interest first, but for the record purposes it is important to bring to the notice of all how lucky Edo South will be to have Igodomigodo at the Upper Chamber representing his senatorial district effectively.

Igodomigodo on making his interest to contest the position of Senate known to the public, some have come up to tell us how he will speak just grammar when he gets there, little did we know that the grammars comes with development, positive result, and inclusiveness.

Igodomigodo's constituency projects while in parliament.

1) 5 block of classrooms with furniture at Obakhavbaye primary school

2)10 block of classrooms at Ogbe Ibuya primary school with furniture

3)Five block of classrooms at Oba Ewuare primary school

4)5 Block of classrooms at Payne primary school

5)Five block of classrooms at Owina primary school with furnitures

6)Provision of chairs and tables at Oza primary school ,Ezomo primary school , and Ohuoba primary school

7)Stringing of Electricity from Ogba to Umegbe, Iguikpe, Evborohun, Okpebor and Evbovbioba

Provisions of Transformer for Umegbe and three other villages (will be added when we remember)

9) Influenced the construction of Ehiozowanzogie street into NDDC budget and it has been constructed

10) Influenced Faith drive and it's adjoining street into NDDC budget and it has been constructed

11)Industrial Borehole with generator at Umegbe village

12) Industrial borehole with generator at Evbinyomanru village

13) Industrial borehole with generator at Irhirhi village

14)Borehole at Esigie (Hausa Quarters)

15)Borehole at Obakhavbaye

16)Borehole at Oba Akenzua primary school by 2nd cemetry to serve nineteen adjoining streets

17)Borehole at Idahosa street

18) Borehole at Ezomo(11)primary school at Omoruyi by 2nd cemetery

19)Provision of Solar Street lights at ;

A) Ehaekpen street
B) Omoigui Obasogie Avenue,
C) Obakhavbaye stret up to Evbiemwen street
D) Faith Drive,Off country home motel road

20) Deployed his Parliamentary goodwill in giving out over 30 jobs in places like Nigeria Civil Defense, Immigration and other federal organization

21) Gave out scholarships

22)Gave out over 500 BIKES AND GRINDING MACHINES to our women leaders

These are some of his achievements and constituency projects in his short stay at the parliament, though not all, there are morethat we cannot recall at the moment and will be updated when recalled.

Now what more do we want to see to score a parliamentarian who was very much courageous in taking decisions, our own Patrick Obahiagbon was never lost in the crowd as he had strong parliamentary presence,

Now you know why we want this man.

Edo South needs a man like this in Senate.

Igodomigodo is best man for the job.


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/09/igodomigodo-as-parliamentarian.html

Mr. Ibukun Emmanuel a student of the department of Sculpture, Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State has showcased the beauty of Oba Ewuare ll, Oba of Benin Kingdom in a carving done on a Tree,

This drew the attention of the Edo State Commissioner for Art, Culture , Tourism and diaspora affairs Hon. Osaze Osemwegie-Ero who was on a visit to tourist site and decided to stop over at the school of Art and industrial design, Auchi Polytechnic


more photos http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/07/student-carves-face-of-oba-ewuare-ii-on.html

*Edo sets up committee on child defilement, as police arrest 58-yr-old man for defiling 12-yr-old girl*

The Edo State Government has set up a committee to check the incidence of child defilement in the state, in a renewed effort to strengthen the Child Rights Law to address issues of sexual abuse of children.

Acting Chairman, Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Special Assistant to the Governor on Basic Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Government House, Benin City, when the state government handed over a 58 years old man, Mr. Lambert Ighodaro, to the State Police Command for prosecution for allegedly raping a 12 years old girl in Benin City, Edo State capital.

Dr. Oviawe added, “After the case was reported by SUBEB to the Police, Mr. Lambert was apprehended by the Police.”

She said, “This was after SUBEB received report of the incident from the class teacher of the 12 years old girl, who is a pupil in one of the primary schools. She had observed that the girl was always absent from school and contacted the girl's guardian to find out the cause of her absenteeism.”

“The girl told her class teacher how she was being sexually abused by Mr. Lambert Ighodaro, in his house during school hours since 2017. She alleged that the man gives her money after defiling her,” she added.

The SUBEB boss told journalists that the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, had set up an inter-ministerial committee to develop a framework to curb the incidence of child defilement in the state.

She said the board is concerned about the wellbeing of pupils while in and out of school, noting that structures are being put in place to assist victims of rape overcome stigma, while the perpetrators are not only shamed but prosecuted.

She said, “Teachers who were trained recently in the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (Edo BEST) programme, were trained on ways to identify children who have been abused physically and sexually.”

Oviawe explained that the board was also investigating two other cases of sexual abuse involving an 11 years old girl and another eight years old girl.

“The state government is reviewing existing Child Rights Law to strengthen the law made to combat all forms of abuses against children in the state,” she noted.



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The founder of Sahara reporters and a presidential aspirant Mr. Sowore yet again got bashed by a Facebook user who accused Omoyele Sowore of not being different from other politicians as he explained that the presidential aspirant pushing of wheelbarrow is an outdated style already.


See his Facebook post below:


Sowore is a politician:

He that comes into equity must come with clean hands, I hope this wheelbarrow pushing will stop soon or Sowore intends to keep pushing, and this is what we call the way of the youths?

Come on my dear brother, you can do better than this, the wheelbarrow style is outdated already. Probably you can push a trailer when moving next time.

Old ways of political deceivers.

Please more youths.

#LazyYouth


Screenshot http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/05/go-and-push-trailer-next-sowore-gets.html

We can only resolve APC crisis through politics of inclusiveness not exclusion- Oshiomhole tells Reps members

SIMON EBEGBULEM AND EMMA OVUAKPORIE

ABUJA-IMMEDIATE past Governor of Edo State and aspirant of the National Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole yesterday bemoaned the current crisis rocking the party in some states, saying that if elected the next party chairman the contending issues will be resolved with all party members having that sense of belonging.

Oshiomhole stated this while addressing the APC Caucus in the House of Representatives.

Meanwhile, the APC Caucus in the House of Representatives have endorsed comrade Oshiomhole for the National Chairmanship seat of the APC.

This was announced by the Leader of the House, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila who briefed journalists after a close door meeting between the former governor and members of the APC Caucus.

He said, "Comrade is coming with a big credential. We have heard from him and we believe in him that he can do the job. The APC Caucus in the House decided to endorse him because we believe he is capable"

According to him, "I am contesting for this position not because there is a vacuum but because I have been an active member and I am convinced that we need to do somethings different to make our party stronger.

"A lot of things happening now in our party, the problems in some states would have been checked if we had an effective party administration. Though we are having issues because we are a progressive party but with a proactive leadership all the issues will be resolved.

"They will be resolved in a win win situation. Every body must get something. I am saying this because even as a governor I have never told a party member who are you. Because if I do that in the day of election I will be in my village and that person will be in his area and he might punish me.

"I am convinced that working with leaders of our party, I believe we can build a party that is founded on inclusiveness and not exclusion. A party must argue and resolve amicably no matter the issues. There is no problem that cannot be resolved and we must resolve all our problems as party men and women" he stated.

Oshiomhole expressed his gratitude to the lawmakers for finding time to listen to him assuring that " our party the APC will remain strong and we will win the 2019 general elections God's willing.

Speaking earlier, Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara , commended Oshiomhole for his visit just as he stressed the need for the party to be united ahead the general elections.

The APC caucus members had a closed door meeting with Oshiomhole for about an hour after Oshiomhole addressed the lawmakers.

Some the dignitaries that were with Oshiomhole at the visit includes the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, Patrick Obahiagbon, Senator Domingo Obende, Deputy whip of the House Pally Iriase and other members of the House of Representatives from Edo State.


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/05/apc-conventionapc-house-of-reps-caucus.html

President Muhammadu Buhari commissions the new Ultra Modern Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Head Office at Research and Institution Cadastral District, Jabi, Abuja.‬

15 May, 2018


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The Nigeria Police sealed Kano Assembly over plan to impeach speaker.

It was gathered that as at Sunday night, 21 lawmakers had duly signed in support of the speaker’s impeachment.

“We have already impeached the principal officers by having 21 lawmakers signed for their impeachment and we are needing only six members to make the requirement of 2/3 to impeach the speaker”, a lawmaker told Daily Trust.

“The reasons are many but the major one is incompetency. The speaker has completely localised the house.
“We cannot sit until after 2pm and even at that things are not moving as expected. We cannot just continue like that because we are representing our constituents.”

Meanwhile, armed policemen have sealed the complex.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Magaji Musa Majia confirmed the deployment of operatives.

He said, “We deployed our men to the Assembly to ensure that nobody breaks law and order.
“We need peace in the state and therefore we will not allow anybody to temper with existing peace and harmony being enjoyed by the people in the state.”


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/05/breaking-police-seal-kano-assembly-over.html

Photo

Ex Big Brother Housemate Anto Lecky was part of the delegate entertained yesterday and welcomed yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the state His Excellency Philip Shaibu in a build ild up to the Okpekpe 10km road race which took place today, it was a nice sight to see as Anto ran for the Edo babes


http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/05/ex-big-brother-housemate-anto-lecky.html

*Obaseki, Oshiomhole, Dalung, others race at Okpekpe, as event records unprecedented participation, Kenyan Kibet comes first (photos)

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said that the state government is keen on leveraging the Okpekpe Road Race to drive sports development and boost tourism.

The governor, who was among the VIP runners in Okpekpe, was joined by former Governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomole and Minister of Youths and Sports, Bar. Solomon Dalung.

Kenyan, Alex Kibet, won the 2018 edition of the race.


More photos http://www.networknews.com.ng/2018/05/obaseki-oshiomhole-dalung-others-race.html

*Edo strengthens ties with Police, Navy on Security of Gelegele Community*

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has said the state is working with the Nigeria Police as well as the Nigeria Navy to ensure a robust security architecture in Gelegele community as work progresses at the Benin River Port in the Community.

The governor stated this during a tour of the Gelegele waterway in Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.

The governor was accompanied by Commander, Joint Taskforce Operation, Delta Force, Rear Admiral Suleiman Opochi, and the Edo Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo in the boat ride which extended to the state's boundary with Delta State and lasted for about 2 hours. 

Speaking to journalists after the voyage, the governor said the state was planning to undertake some security initiatives in collaboration with the Navy and Police in Gelegele community hence the trip to have first hand knowledge of the waterway.



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The Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of three fraudsters at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.

Two of the convicts, Prince Henry Ofeyi and Afatakpa David were convicted and sentenced by Justice P. I. Ajoku on Wednesday April 2 while the third convict, David Abumhere was convicted and sentenced on Thursday April 3, by the same judge.
Henry Ofeyi and David Afatakpa were arraigned by the EFCC on a One count charge each bordering on intent to defraud. Prince Henry Ofeyi was said to have on or about the 5th of October, 2017 falsely represented himself to be one Dexter Smith, a false identity he used in defrauding his victims.

For Afatakpa David, he was alleged to have represented himself as Vin Diesel, an American Movie Star on social media platforms, an identity he used to defraud his victims.

Upon arraignment, the duo pleaded guilty to charge prompting the prosecution counsel, Aso Larry Peter to ask the court to convict the accused persons accordingly. He also told the court that the EFCC recovered from Prince Henry Ofeyi the sum of N400,590.00 (Four Hundred Thousand, Five Hundred and Ninety Naira) only and a Toyota Corolla Saloon car while the sum of N200,342.99 (Two Hundred Thousand, Three Hundred and Fourth Two Naira Ninety Nine Kobo) only was recovered from Akatakpa. D.Tageme.
The defence counsel Moses Oriazowan pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy saying the accused persons were remorseful and have promised never to go back to such despicable act.

After listening to both counsels, Justice P.I.Ajoku sentenced the accused persons to one month imprisonment each adding that the proceeds of crime be forfeited to the Federal Government so that their victims can be restituted.



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