POLICE DIG VISITS EDO STATE; STATE POLICE PARADES SUSPECTS

The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Training and Development, Emmanuel Inyang has assured of bridging the gap between the police and society through community partnership 

This assurance was made during his maiden visit to the Edo State Command, Benin City as part of visit to Commands in the South South Zone.

D.I.G Inyang who is also the D.I.G supervising South South Zone encouraged officers to exhibit a high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

He also assured of improved welfare for officers and men adding that officers who sustained injury and those who died in the line of duty will be compensated in batches.

Meanwhile, Edo State Police Command have paraded over fifty suspects involved in kidnapping, car snatching, cultism with various recovered weapons on display.

Edo Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu displays some of the recovered weapons

The recovered weapons

 

Some suspected cultists, car snatchers, kidnappers paraded

 

The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Haliru Gwandu who gave an insight into the alleged crimes said the command is also investigating some lecturers of AAU arrested with weapons adding that was no pending kidnap case in the state added that he was yet to be briefed on the killing of late Bobby Usiobaifo hours after he buried his father in Evbotubu, Benin city.

REPORT BY KINGSLEY UCHEGBU

ELECTION PETITIONS TRIBUNAL UPHOLDS INEC’S DECLARATION OF GOV. GODWIN OBASEKI AS WINNER OF EDO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION

Edo State Election Petitions tribunal upholds INEC’s declaration of Governor Godwin Obaseki as winner of Edo State Governorship election.

However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the tribunal’s verdict and is set to appeal judgment.

Former Governor Oshiomhole celebrating the tribunal judgment with Governor Obaseki

Governor Obaseki and Deputy Philip Shaibu celebrating the victory

 

 

 Jubilant APC Supporters

REPORT BY KINGSLEY UCHEGBU

OBASEKI SIGNS CDA BILL INTO LAW, MEETS WITH OBA EWUARE II

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday signed into law a bill prohibiting forceful and illegal occupation of landed property by Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the State, after which the governor proceeded to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II to present a copy of the law to him.

Governor Obaseki signing CDA Bill into Law

 

Speaker EDHA, Dr. Justin Okonobo, Deputy Hon. Elizabeth Ativie and Governor Obaseki

 

Governor Obaseki speaking with the Oba of Benin

 

Oba of Benin, Governor Obaseki, Palace Chiefs and Government Functionaries

The Oba, in his coronation speech, had decried the act of unlawful land acquisition that had characterised the CDAs; this he said had also affected land acquisition and development by citizens and investors in the state, calling for the move to scrap out their activities in the state.

Presenting the bill to the governor for his signature, the speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh said the new law was not only about prohibiting CDA's activities in the state, but also about prohibiting forceful entry into people's landed property and protecting widows' rights to their husbands' property.

Governor Obaseki also commended the Oba for his support in making the law a success.

He, however, urged the Chief Justice of the state and security agencies to support implementation of the law in the state, adding that a task force chaired by retired Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase had been constituted to drive the enforcement of the law and supervise all matters related to the law.

Governor Obaseki urged the public to be familiar with the provisions of the law and abide by them, adding that ignorance of the law is no excuse.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II said the new law signified a major milestone both in the Obaseki-led administration  and in his reign commending the governor and the Edo House of Assembly for their swiftness in the passage of the Bill into law.

The Oba also assured the affected youths of their rehabilitation and empowerment.

REPORT BY KINGSLEY UCHEGBU

EDO & ABIA GOVTS CONGRATULATE NIGERIA ON PINNICK’S ELECTION INTO CAF

Governors Godwin Obaseki of Edo and his Abia State Counterpart, Okezie Ikpeazu on Sunday tagged the election of the President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick into the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a great achievement for Nigeria as a football nation.

Obaseki and Ikpeazu said this after attending a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate Pinnick’s election as CAF Executive at First Baptist Church in Warri, Delta.

Governor of Edo State commended Pinnick for his new appointment, noting that as a fellow Bendelite, it was necessary to support him and also explore the new potentials that his membership in CAF portray.

He said the State Government would take full advantage of Nigeria’s representation at CAF to develop football in the State.

Governor Ikpeazu of Abia State further described Pinnick’s election to CAF was a milestone achievement for the country.

Amaju Pinnick

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick had won a seat into the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football defeating incumbent Moucharafou Anjorin of Benin Republic by 32 to 17 votes at the CAF elective congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Pinnick (Western Africa Zone B) joined Musa Bility (Liberia and Western Africa Zone A) Faozi Lekjaa (Morocco and Northern African Zone) and Danny Jordaan (South Africa and Southern African zone) as members elected into the CAF Executive Committee.

REPORT BY KINGSLEY UCHEGBU

PHOTOS: OSHIOMHOLE & IZE-IYAMU RECONCILE

It appears PDP Governorship Candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has reconciled with former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Both met in Okpella for the first time after September 28 Governorship Election whose matter has been before the tribunal.

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EDO NORTH TRADITIONAL RULERS GIVE 117-YEAR-OLD TORTOISE TO OBA OF BENIN

 

His Majesty Omo N’Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II the Oba of Great Benin Kingdom with Benin Chiefs in the Palace of the Otaru of Auchi, Edo North

PHOTO CREDIT: KINGSLEY UCHEGBU

AY COMEDIAN REPLIES FRIENDS ASKING FOR FREE TICKETS

AY Comedian has had enough from ‘friends’ asking for free invites to his upcoming AY Live Show. This was evident in his sarcastic post on Instagram some hours ago. 

“it's sad that some people around you still don't see showbiz as an investment directed towards any form of returns. The tickets you want to sell are mistaken for INVITES. They even call you with all the confidence in the world saying "Ay how come i am yet to get my invite to your show?" lol
Anyways lets make it easy for each other in order to have a successful show this Sunday. so those of you calling me to ask for free tickets to AY Live, please visit any of our ticket outlets with your ID card and a copy of an Essay on "How i helped AY's Career over the years" to get your tickets. Dont forget to show them a flyer of me on it as a proof that you have a personal relationship with me. This is also not forgetting those who are entitled to some complimentary tickets with a MAJOR preference of seating on the premium tables, kindly come with extra 9 friends each to make it a complete table. it would be a good time to let them know how you paid for the hall, accommodation, performing artistes, publicity, coverage and  general production logistics, including my daughter's last school fees”.

THE VOICE NIGERIA SEASON 2: CALL FOR AUDITIONS

It’s another round of excitement, drama and intrigue as The Voice Nigeria, proudly sponsored by Airtel in association with Coca-Cola, returns for a second season exclusively on Africa Magic! Auditions for the show began on the 4^th of April, 2017 in four cities across Nigeria. Since its original launch in 2010, The Voice has gone on to win audiences in countries like the US, Australia and the UK, where renowned artistes have occupied the show’s famous red chairs as coaches. The Voice Nigeria employs the same format including a panel of four coaches who critique the contestants’ performances and at the end of last season, A’rese of #TeamWaje emerged victorious after seeing off competition from some of Nigeria’s most exciting talents.

The Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are thrilled to announce the second season of The Voice Nigeria. The first season proved to be hugely successful and popular with audiences not only in Nigeria but all over the continent, and our viewers should expect stellar performances by the artistes and all the familiar intrigue and excitement as the coaches jostle to pick the best performers.”

To stand a chance of participating in season two of The Voice Nigeria, prospective contestants need to visit the various audition venues in four cities across Nigeria:

Port Harcourt: 4^th - 5^th April 2017 at the Viontel Hotel Plot 96 Stadium Road G.R.A

Enugu: 8th - 9th April 2017 Universal Hotel, Plot 3 Aguleri Street, Independence Layout

Abuja: 4^th – 5^th April 2017 at the Bolingo Hotels, Independent Avenue, Central Business District, Garki

Lagos: 8^th – 9^th April 2017 at the Westown Hotel 7 Opebi Link Road, Ikeja

Visit www.africamagic.tv.to find out more about The Voice Nigeria.   

AFOLAYAN RECONCILES VETERAN YORUBA ACTORS ...CASTS ANTP, TAMPAN, NANTAP, AGN IN NEW MOVIE

In what appears like a first step at reconciling top members of the Yoruba Film sector who have been divided along professional association line, notable filmmaker Kunle Afolayan is making good his promise by casting the 'sworn enemies' in a film production, currently ongoing in Ilorin, Kwara State. 

The film, with the working title, 'Stella and Oba', stars veteran actors, Jimoh Aliu (Aworo), Lere Paimo (Eda Onile Ola), Wole Olowomojuore (Baba Gebu) and Olajumoke Ray Eyiwunmi (Mama Ray), all of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Practitioners (ANTP) playing alongside the association's estranged members like Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello) and Lanre Hassan (Iya Awero) who are now of the newly established Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).

Kunle Afolayan had promised to reconcile the factions during the 20th Anniversary celebration of the passing of his father, the iconic Ade Afolayan (Ade Love) which took place in Lagos and Agbamu, Kwara State, last December.
The star-studded 'Stella and Oba' is being handled by Golden Effects Productions and directed by Kunle Afolayan for filmmaker, Lasun Ray, a beneficiary of the Bank of Industry's NollyFund Loan Scheme.

 

Described by promoters as a film like no other, 'Stella and Oba" also stars top cross-over acts; Zack Orji and Tina Mba, including music sensation Chidinma Ekile, Ken Eric and 'October 1' actor, Demola Adedoyin.

In what seems like an all-inclusive Nollywood Production, Orji of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Mba of National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) are also in the fold.
It is the fourth film being directed by Afolayan this year, coming shortly after the completion of 'Roti', 'Omugwo' and 'Tribunal'.

‘Omugwo’ is one of the three films, produced in partnership with AfricaMagic. It tells the story of Omotunde, a young civil engineer, married to Raymond an OAP (On Air Radio Personality), and has just given birth. Coloured by their different cultural backgrounds, their mothers-in-law forcefully move in with the couple to perform the Igbo child care rite called Omugwo. But instead of relieving their children of the burden of childcare, the mothers' rivalry complicates life for the young couple to comical effects. ‘Omugwo’ stars Patience Ozokwo, Ayo Adesanya, Ken Erics Ugo and Omowunmi Dada.

PHOTO CREDIT

Kunle Afolayan

Peter Okosun

 

RCCG LP54 VARIETY NITE; TALENT MEETS ENTERTAINMENT

Leadership by example is one of the best ways to effect change in any society.

This was the summation of Public Speakers at the Variety Nite organized by The Issachar Breed; the Young Adults & Youths Affairs Ministry of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 54.

Public Speakers