PROFILE NAME: OKOEDION FRIDAY DATE OF BIRTH: 2ND OCTOBER 1960 PLACE OF BIRTH: AMEDOKHIAN, UROMI, ESAN NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA. STATE OF ORIGIN: EDO STATE NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN PRESENT ADDRESS: EDO BROADCASTING SERVICE, P.M.B. 1012, BENIN CITY. TEL: 08023372137, 08075618270 WIFE’S NAME: MRS MAGARET OKOEDION CHILDREN: OMOYE OKOEDION …
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Three motion challenging the competence of the petition instituted by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu have filed before the state governorship election petitions tribunal sitting in Benin City. Ken Mozia, SAN, who is counsel to the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, filed two of the motions …
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Meanwhile the Ohen-obaro of Aduwawa community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Chief Nosa Osadolor says members of his community are irrevocably committed to supporting the Benin Monarch in bringing development to Benin kingdom. Chief Osadolor stated this shortly after a crucial meeting between Oba Ewuare II and Enigie, Edionwere, Igie-Ohen and …
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The categorical pronouncement by the benin monarch, Oba Ewurare II restricting members of community Development Associations from selling community lands has started generating reactions from members of the public. A cross section of residents of Benin City hailed action of the Oba of Benin which they say is in the …
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Meanwhile the Oba of Benin OMO ‘N’ Oba ‘N’ Edo Ukuakpolokpolor Oba Ewuare II has appealed to youths in the Niger Delta Region involved in vandalism of oil facilities to desist from such act and embrace the federal government peace program. The Benin Monarch made the appeal in Benin City …
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Nigeria and morocco have signed several bilateral protocols that are expected to boost economic activities between the two Nations. The agreements are the outcome of a three day official visit of the Moroccan leader to Nigeria. Joy musa Aghedo has that report.
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4 suspected kidnappers alleged to be terrorizing most parts of Benin command’s anti-kidnapping squad. The police alleged that the suspects specialize in kiddnappig women especially those who are pregnant. Crime correspondent Festus Alenkhe bring details.
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The Igie Ohen Association of Benin kingdom has pledged their complete loyalty to the Benin Monarch Oba Ewaure the second (II) and readiness, to ensure his reign is successful. The Ohen of the various communities in Benin kingdom stated this when they visited the palace of the Benin Monarch to …
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Members of the public have been called upon to take advantage of the comprehensive free eye care embarked upon by care vision support initiative in collaboration with TY Danjuma foundation and the ministry of health, to examine their eyes. Leader of the team, Dr. Tolu Afolaranmi made the call at …
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A book titled: Realities of Nigerian Education written by the Iyase of Benin Chief Sam Igbe has been launched. The book was launched in Benin City this Thursday in the presence of dignitaries including the state governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki; top government officials, palace chiefs and other stakeholders in the …
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