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Gov Oshiomhole’s Inaugural Speech

The Dawn Of A New Era In Edo State

 

BEING AN ADDRESS BY COMRADE ADAMS ALIYU OSHIOMHOLE AT HIS INAUGURATION AS GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE, ON WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 2008, AT SAMUEL OGBEMUDIA STADIUM, BENIN CITY.
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International

S/Africa Warns Situation In Zimbabwe May Implode

 

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s president warned yesterday that the situation in neighboring Zimbabwe “may implode and collapse” and announced a new round of talks to help resolve the crisis.

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Troops Go On Looting Spree At Congo Camp

KIBATI – Soldiers went on an overnight looting and shooting spree in a sprawling Congolese refugee camp, stealing from hungry and traumatized people who have fled fighting in the country’s east, witnesses said Monday.

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Carter Deplores Zimbabwe Crisis

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Former US president Jimmy Carter said yesterday the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe appeared greater than he had feared, due to the country’s crumbling economy and failing health system.

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Protesters At Thai Parliament For ‘Final Showdown’

BANGKOK––Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets of Thai capital Bangkok yesterday forcing Parliament to shut down in what activists called their “final showdown” to oust an allegedly corrupt administration.
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Baghdad Bombs Kill 20, 1 Hits Green Zone Entry

BAGHDAD – A female suicide bomber blew herself up near an entrance to the U.S.-protected Green Zone and a bomb tore through a minibus carrying Iraqi government employees in separate attacks on Monday that killed at least 20 people, Iraqi officials said.
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Shippers Seek Naval Blockade Of Somali Coast

KUALA LUMPUR– Shipping officials from around the world called for a military blockade Monday along the coast of Somalia to intercept pirate vessels heading out to sea.

 

 

NIPSS Certificate: FG clears Ribadu, Briggs

ABUJA- The Federal Government yesterday ordered the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau, to immediately award certificates of participation to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and Mr. Allen Briggs.

Oshiomhole’s victory, will of God

- PDP Chieftain


BENIN CITY ––A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State and President, Konkon Conglomerate, Elder Agbonkonkon Ogbeide (JP), has described the victory of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, at the Court of Appeal as the will of God and that of the people of Edo State”.

Power brokers behind gas flaring

- David Mark

By JOSES SEDE

ABUJA – Senate President David Mark yesterday identified power brokers as brain behind incessant gas flaring in the country and called for an all-encompassing piece of legislation that will redress the situation.

 

FRSC gets orders to enforce traffic Laws

ABUJA - The Federal Government yesterday directed the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to henceforth, enforce traffic laws in the country, irrespective of the social status of the offender.

Non-oil exports record 60 per cent growth

ABUJA - The Federal Government said yesterday that non-oil exports recorded unprecedented growth of 60 per cent in the last quarter of 2008, mostly in agricultural products.

CNPP advises Oshiomhole

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR
BENIN CITY – The Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Edo State, Chief Ogie Ogedegbe, has advised Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to be wary of some of those milling around him, as they are doing so for their selfish desires, and not for the overall development of the state.

Reps to amend Federal Audit Law

BY KASSIM OMOMIA

ABUJA - The House of Representatives is to amend the Federal Audit Law in line with new auditing trends that will guarantee probity and accountability of public expenditure.

Bill on Land encroachment scales first reading

BY KASSIM OMOMIA


BENIN CITY – A bill for a law to prohibit encroachment on land in the state and for other purpose connected therewith, was given its first reading during plenary at the Edo State House of Assembly in Benin City, yesterday.
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Inside Edo

VC explains policy of Igbinedion University

Aidonogie Lauds Oshiomhole’s Electoral Victory

National

FG, states urged to decongest prisons

FG Summons Officials of Firm Over Vandalism

Ekiti Records 30 Road Traffic Accidents

Constitution Amendment To Meet Expectations - Ekweremadu

Sokoto Spends N30m On Cars

Issues On Development

Ridding Lagos Of Illegal Structures

By TORO OLADAPO/NAN
In line with Gov. Babatunde Fashola's campaign slogan of ''Eko o ni baje'' (it shall be well with Lagos State ), the administration has lived up to expectation of positioning the state capital as a mega city.
Natural Medicine

Positive Thinking: A Skill To Relieve Stress

By CHIOMA IGWE

Whether you view a glass as half- full, or half empty can affect how long you live, so it’s time to stop negative thoughts and practice positive self-talk.
Living

‘I No Dey Collect Coins!’

By Queenneth Aikhionbare
People don't use it any more. Banks do not give it out to people any more neither do customers take it from the banks because, the need more or less does not arise. Even the beggars on the streets do not accept it any longer. It is no longer a medium of exchange in the markets, the petty trader who sells in a kiosk does not accept it either.

recent ceremony: Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Egberamwen Odubu (left) and Pharmacist Matthew Urhoghide, at a ceremony in Benin City last weekend. Photo: JAMES OMOREBOKHAI.

Fed High Court adjourns Dariye’s case till Dec 2

JOS- The Federal High Court in Jos, yesterday, adjourned till December 2, ruling on an application by Chief Joshua Dariye, to be joined in the case between Plateau and the Federal Government.

Discriminate against disabled, go to jail - Reps

By KASSIM OMOMIA
ABUJA- The plight of over 14 million disabled Nigerians who are indiscriminately shunned following their fate, irked the House of Representatives which has proposed between six months and one year jail terms or options of fine for violators.
Sports

That Colombia/Nigeria Match: Before The Clash: Toro, Onigbinde Disagreed Over Eagles Withdrawal

Colombia Defeat Not Bad Result - Oliseh

Fashola, Eaglets To Honour Tella

Men’s Tennis Game More Interesting Than Women’s - McEnroe

ICooreman Eyes Champs League Spot

Nigerians And The Domestic League (1)

Fatigue Dealt With Us - Chukwu

NPL Scores Week 10 High

Gov Obi To Host Paralympic Medallist

... Coach Confident Of Qualifying

El-Merreikh Sign Worgu

Akwa Retain Uwua

Battersea Boxer Out Of Coma

Business

Ex-Minister Calls For Intervention In Market Crisis

LAGOS - Amb. Isaac Aluko-Olokun, a former Minister for National Planning, says that government interventions are more effective in influencing the direction of the capital market than market forces.

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Tourists Urged Nigeria To Invest Its Crude Oil Earnings

LAGOS - Some Nigerian and foreign tourists have urged the country to invest proceeds from its crude oil export on the development of infrastructure and security.

Trade Integration, Key To ECOWAS Single Currency

ABUJA - Prof. Chukuma Soludo, CBN governor has said in Abuja that trade integration was necessary if ECOWAS would realise the dream of a single currency for the sub-region..

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Hoteliers Lament Low Patronage By Carnival
Participants

ABUJA - Mr Tomi Akingbogun, President, Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA), has in Abuja, blamed the low patronage of hotels on poor organisation of the ongoing Abuja Carnival 2008.

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Zain Promises To Assit Nigerian Youths

LAGOS - Mr Norman Moyo, Chief Marketing Officer of Zain Nigeria, has promised that the company would go the extra mile to help Nigerian youths to realise their dreams.
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Auto Dealers Appeal To LASG Over Planned Relocation

LAGOS - The Autozuma Motor Dealers Association has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reconsider its planned relocation of auto-dealers to Mowo, on the Lagos/Badagry expressway.
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Widening Of Tax Net To Check Quack
-Lawmaker

LAGOS - A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Adeola Olamilekan, has said that the widening of tax net by the government was to ensure payment of taxes by all, especially the tax evaders.
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NPA Blames Cargo Upsurge On Vessel Congestion

LAGOS - The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that vessel congestion in Lagos channel is due to excessive Cargoes entering the country through Lagos ports..
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Lesson

The Consequences Of Medical Negligence

By OGHENEDUO DESTINY

Medical practitioners have substantially increased the tempo of terminating lives of patients who are always in the hospitals for proper health care, following the delay and careless handlings of patients, thereby fostering and inflating death rate annually.
Living

Financial Compatibility: Till Debt Do Us Part

By Queenneth Aikhionbare
ONE in three couples are financially incompatible She might not like his friends, he can’t stand her compulsive cleaning, but it’s usually financial incompatibility that’s the clincher when it comes to couple’s relationship doubts .

 

 

Issues On Development

The Role Of Judiciary In The Sustenance Of Democracy

By Eranga Omo-Ehiabhi Isaac

Judiciary is the final arbiter when it comes to conflict resolution. It is the last hope for the man whose rights have been trampled upon by another that claims to be stronger or more powerful in terms of money, political power or influence conflict arises as a result of man’s varied interest that prevails in a community.

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Thoughts & Tips

Working Towards Prosperity Of The Nation

By MONDAY ESON

We wish to beckon on all Nigerians of good will to come together and harness all positive efforts to work as a team for the good of this country. This is important at this time on the pages of our history. We have reached forty eight years, the issue of low growth rate of a recognized oil-rich nation in the world in this twenty first century is an issue of great concern which must be addressed urgently.

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Editorial

Fresh Attempt To Review Constitution

THE fresh attempt to amend the 1999 constitution, generally regarded as military –imposed fundamental law of the land, would not have provoked some measure of scepticism if similar attempts in the past had not floundered on the altar of selfish personal interest.

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Police check points resurface on our roads -News

That na True!
Abi dat oga I.G. order, make dem dismantle all check-points dat time no dey again?

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