Generating set fumes kill father, mother, four others
From Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu, Benin City

TRAGEDY struck in Benin City, Edo State early yesterday as a power generating set fumes were suspected to have killed a 75-year-old husband, Mr. Michael Aiwekhoi, his 50-year-old wife and four other members of the family.

Among the other dead were Eric Aiwekhoi, who was to complete his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in February and an in-law of the late Michael Aiwekh... Read More

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Edo deputy gov urges patience over infrastructure
From Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu, Benin City

EDO State Deputy Governor, Dr Pius Odubu, has called for patience from the people of the state over dilapidation of infrastructure in most parts of the state.

He, however, said that Governor Adams Oshiomhole-led administration was committed to the provision of social amenities.

In a statement yesterday by the Chief Press Secretary, Paul Ohiorenoya, Odubu lamented the poor state of... Read More

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Oshiomhole wins Silverbird Man of The year Award

Monday, 05 January 2009

Oshiomhole won the award for his pursuit of social justice and his electoral mandate culminating in his xeing sworn in as the governor of Edo state in November 2008 atfer the appe... Read More

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Oshiomhole summons contractors over abandoned projects
From Alemma-Osioruva Aliu, Benin City

WORRIED by the rising cases of what he called "deliberate abandonment of contracts awarded and paid for," the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has summoned contractors working for the state to know the extent of jobs done.

Oshiomhole, who gave the order yesterday, said the act was apparently to allow for the re-award of same contracts.

He described the practice as illega... Read More

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Why I vied to serve Edo State, by Osunbor
From Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu, Benin City

THE court-ousted helmsman of Edo State, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, yesterday said he had no regrets ruling the state, insisting that he was able to touch lives positively during his 18-month rule.

He also committed his political future to the divine realms.

Osunbor's comments came on the heels of a disclosure by the assets' verification committee set up by his successor, Adams Oshiomhole, t... Read More

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