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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014
NEWS
Afemai Cultural Festival Holds
THE Afemai cultural festival organized by Sam Osiakpeme Nig. Ltd, project Nolly wood and Afemai connect held recently at Auchi the administrative Headquarters of
Etsako West Local Government Area. Declaring the ceremony open the Acting chairman Etsako west local Government Hon. Alasa Idaro Muhammed Stressed
Role Of Sec Schools Principals Stressed
the need for such programmes geared towards cultural revival of our rich heritage in the wake of progressive decline. He added that this realization informed the hosting of second
world Black and Africa Festival of Arts and culture FESTAL in 1977. He then commended the initiators of the Festival for their bold initiative that is worthy of emulation.
Owere Elaba revealed that “Oghidian” as a deity has enormous powers to solve spiritual problems, heal the sick and protect the people against evil. He noting that the festival will last for seven days with prayers for protection offered, he urged all members of Osokpikan society in Edo State to turn out enmasse to join the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo to celebrate the 2014 annual
Igue festival. He used the opportunity to advise youths in the state not to make themselves ready tools for violence in the forthcoming general election, since politics is not “a do or die” while calling on all well meaning citizens of the state to support the peace initiatives of the Oba of Benin.
Osokpikan Holds New Yam Festival Nov 29 THE Osokpikan Society Incorporated, Evbomodu chapter in Ikpoba-Ohka Local Government Area of Edo State is set to celebrate the New Yam festival today Saturday, November 29, 2014. One of the leaders of the society in Edo State and Head of the Evbomodu chapter, Owere Iyekoretin Elaba said, the New Yam festival is celebrated every year to usher in peace and good tidings in Benin
Kingdom. Owere Elaba stated that during the festival, prayers are offered to the ancestors and the “Oghidian” deity for peace and development of Benin Kingdom and Edo State in general. He said traditional medicines are given to people freely to solve spiritual problems, and other ailments irrespective of nature of the sickness or disease.
2015: Tony Kabaka Cautions Aspirants, Leaders Against Heating Up Polity By LUCKY EFESE AHEAD of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress, APC Primaries across the state, a chieftain of APC in Ordeo and senior Special Assistant to the Edo State Governor on Neighbourhood Watch, Comrade Tony Kabaka Adun, has cautioned all the aspirants and some APC leaders against heating up the polity in the state by claming that some aspirants have been anointed by the Governor and some leaders. Comrade Adun, who spoke to newsmen in his office in Benin City, was quoted to have said that some aspirants are using the name of our pragmatic and consciention Governor to say that they have been endorsed for the plum jobs and that they were the sole candidates, even if it was obvious that the selection of candidates, popularly known as Party primaries will commence on the 1st to 8th of December He pointed out that the humble Governor, who is number one leader of the APC and the father of all aspirants in the state could not have anointed any aspirants when he knew that democracy is practically based on popular demand by the people. He warned those using the name of the Governor to desist as that could lead them loosing the primaries. He urged every aspirant
under the platform of APC, to strategies towards winning the ticket, just as he saw that Governor Adams Oshiomhole dose not have favourite aspirant because he wants who will build and consolidate on the achievements so far recorded in the state. In described the Governor as an accountable and transparent leader, whose political disposition in the state have impacted positively on the lives of the people for these few years of his administration. He congratulated the Governor and the good people of the state on the commissioning of some viable projects in the state and prayed for God’s
intervention upon him so that he could successfully end what he had started well in the state. On the same vein, the chairman of Akugbe Venture, a tax consultant firm to the Edo State Government, described one of the leading political Icons and former minister of states for works under PDP, Chris Engr. Chief Ogiemwonyi, JP as a man with abundant wisdom, who always wants to distinguish himself in whatever he does. Comrade Kabaka posited that he was a man that believes in action and described his move to APC as a practical demonstration of his passion for positive change in governance.
By BERNADETTE IDALU
GODWIN Ehigiamusoe of the Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has been given honourary fellowship Award by the Institute of Attitudinal change Managers. The recipient who was honoured due to his social and e c o n o m i c empowerment of the masses through his organisation was represented by Moses Ehigiamusoe who pledged an behalf of
Police Exonerates Self was investigating NIGERIAN Police has exonerated itself from reported lack of diligent prosecution that resulted in dismissing the case against Nyanya bombings accused, Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche by an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu yesterday, stated that at no time did
the Nigeria Police arraign the suspect in court for terrorism related offences. “Moreover, the purported prosecution/ arraignment by the Police could not have happened as the Police could not prosecute a suspect it never arrested, never investigated nor had in its custody. “It would be recalled that the Department of State Security (DSS), that had intelligence on the Nyanya Bombing and
He further stated that the role of principals of secondary schools as builders of the Nation being trainers of all the segments of the society, cannot not be over-emphasized. “Education is the main axis upon which every other social economic activities revolve” he added. He then on behalf of the executive chairman Etsako West Local Government Hon. Hassan Kadiri, declared the conference formally open.
LAPO Boss Honoured
Ogwuche Prosecution Flop
By JOSES SEDE
THE recognition of the significant contribution of principals of secondary schools in the development of education in the nation has been stressed. This view was made known at the conference of all Nigeria conference of principals of secondary schools” held at the Council Hall Auchi yesterday by the acting chairman Etsako West, Hon. Alasa Idaro Muhamed.
it, made a formal request to the Nigeria Police to assist in extraditing one Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche to Nigeria from Sudan, through the Interpol channel of which the Nigeria Police is well versed. “It was at this stage and for this reason that the Nigeria Police Force filed charges against the suspected fugitive Aminu Sadiq Ogwuche, based on information that he fled to Sudan.
the establishment to continue the fight against poverty of the down trodden masses. The institute which was having its first and award ceremony lecture, honoured ten fellows, and eighteen professional fellows to beef up the already existing three full members and two associate members. Jonathan Nikori, the Director General of the Institute stated that due to the degeneration of
ethical values in society there a rose the need to identify, train and retrain change drivers because of their capacity to touch and change lives positively. Though it was a wake up call for award recipients to entrench positive values in society, the director did not fail to sound the warning that , erring fellows would face disciplinary action or possible dismembership if found wanting.
Late Princess Aisagbonbuomwan For Burial THE family of Evbokpolor and Ogie-Ohobe of Benin has announced the demise of princess Igue Aisagbonbuomwan (Nee Ebokpolor and OgeOhovbe) on September 10, 2014 at the age of 112 years. She is survived by seven children, five step children, 33 grand children, 13 great grand children, three great, grand children and five daughters-in- law. Among the children are Mrs. Stella Igbinosa, Prince Chris A. Elaba, Elder Anthony A. Elaba, Hon. Vincent E.A.
Elaba, Prince Osayemwenre Dick, Mrs. Helen Osazuwa and Prince Otamere Dick, The step children are Mrs. Helen Osagiede, Mrs. Victoria Aiguokhian, Owere Jyekoretin A. Elaba, Mr. Johnbull A. Elaba and Rev. Eric A. Elaba. In a release signed by Chris Aisagbonbuomwan for the families, the corpse will leave Jess Royal Hospital, Benin City for her residence at No. 13, Eromosele street, Evbomodu quarters, along Benin-Auchi Road, Benin City, Edo State for interment.