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By Editor March 31, 2024 The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Maria Edeko has implored Christians to use the Easter celebration to seek the face of God for continuous peace as the state prepares for the September governorship election. Dailymonitorngr reports that the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) lawmaker representing Esan North-East II in the State House of Assembly made the call in her Easter message to Nigerians and constituents. Edeko also urged Christians to emulate the virtues of humility, perseverance and love as they commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. "As we celebrate the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ on the calvary, I urge everyone to reflect on the significance of this day which embodies Christ's love for mankind by imbibing the virtues of love and selflessness as Jesus Christ did by sacrificing his life on the cross. "Easter symbolises love, sacrifice and service to God. So we need to reflect on th

By Editor March 30, 2024 As Christians celebrate Easter worldwide, the Edo State chapter of Labour Party, LP, has urged Christians in Nigeria to remember those in need and also extends a hand of kindness to the less privileged ones in the society. DailyMonitorngr reports that the party made the call in Benin City, in its message to commemorate this year's Easter celebration. The message signed by the party's Publicly Secretary, Sam Uroupa and made available to newsmen, urged Nigerians to also remember those in need, extend a hand of kindness to the less fortunate, and embody the spirit of selflessness and service as exemplified by Jesus Christ. According to him, let us strive to build a more inclusive, compassionate society where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. "May this Easter season bring joy, peace, and blessings to all Christian faithful in Edo State and beyond. "May it serve as a time of spiritual re

Barrister  Olumide Akpata, LP Governorship candidate By Editor March 30, 2024 The Labour Party Candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has extended warm felicitations to Christian faithful as they celebrate this year's Easter. Dailymonitorngr reports that Akpata, who highlighted the significance of Easter as a time of reflection, renewal and hope in his message, also emphasized the importance of unity and harmony among all religious groups. A statement signed and made available to newsmen by the State Publicity Secretary of the Party Comrade Sam Uroupa, noted that the LP governorship candidate acknowledged the values of peace, love, and compassion that Easter symbolizes. He, however, expressed his commitment to fostering a society where diversity is celebrated and respected.  According to him, "my Easter message is not only to celebrate the Christian faithful but also underscored my vision for a harmonious and pr

--- Urge panel members to jettison offer By Editor March 23, 2024 As the Edo State House of Assembly continues its impeachment process against the  State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, the  leadership of Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) in the state has told Governor, Godwin Obaseki that power is transient and not permanent. Dailymonitorngr reports that the Edo State House of Assembly had since March 6, 2024 commenced impeachment process against the state deputy governor over alleged gross misconduct and perjury. Dailymonitorngr, also recall that the state leadership of CRPP had been  in the vanguard of advocating for amicable resolutions of the political difference between the deputy governor and the governor of the state Godwin Obaseki over the September 21, 2024 governorship ambition of the former. The CRPP had not only appealed to governor Obaseki to prevail on the leadership of the State House of Assembly to suspend its impeachment move, but also call

By Editor March 20, 2024 Armed men suspected to be herders have reportedly abducted 41 passengers along Lampese-Ogorimagogo road in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. DailyMonitorngr gathered that the passengers were kidnapped on March 18, 2024 in  four Toyota Hiace buses. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor who confirmed the incident, however, said 20 of the victims have been rescued. SP Nwabuzor said the victims were rescued by police operatives in collaboration with the military personnel and vigilante, who  immediately moved to the scene and embarked on vigorous bush combing exercise. According to him, on March 18,  the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ibillo division, received information that hoodlums  suspected to be herdsmen emerged from the bush along Lampese- Ogorimagogo road, accosted four Toyota Hiace buses and  kidnapped the occupants into the bush. "Police operatives in collaboration with the mi

By Editor March 20, 2024 The Edo State chapter of the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has condemned the continuation of the impeachment process against the State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu by the leadership of the State House of Assembly in spite of pleas by religious and political leaders. Dailymonitorngr reports that the House had on March 6, issued impeachment notice on the deputy governor over allegation of gross misconduct, perjury and disclosure of government classified information to the public. The house gave seven day ultimatum to the deputy governor respond to the allegations. Worried by the impeachment move, nine groups under the umbrella of the Catholic Lay groups of Nigeria on March 12, 2024 visited the House of Assembly to beg the leadership of the house to temper justice with mercy and jettison the impeachment move against the deputy governor. In spite of the interventions of the Catholic body and the earlier one by the Dr Augustine Akube

Edo Labour Party Chairman, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi By Editor  March 11, 2024 The Edo State chapter of Labour Party (LP) has congratulated Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and particularly in the State for witnessing the new month of Ramadan. Dailymonitorngr reports that the State Chairman of the party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi, in his congratulatory message described the month of Ramadan as  a very important month for Muslims faithful across Edo Staff and in Nigeria. Ogbaloi noted that the holy month holds special significance place in the Islamic lunar calendar. According to him, throughout this month, which is the fasting period in the Islamic calendar , people abstain from worldly pleasures, participate in community service acts and consider the period a time of spiritual reflection. "The rewards and spiritual blessings in the month of Ramadan cannot be quantified. It equally provides opportunities for Muslims to right the wrongs in their lives. "May this Ramadan be a time o

------ Adjourns case to March 19 By Editor March 6, 2024     The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, gave an order for the Attorney General of Edo State, Oluwole Uzzi, to receive the court originating processes on behalf of the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki in a corruption-related caze. The case with suit number FHC/Abj/CS/./2023 was filed by Adaze Andrew Emwanta, Esq., against the Inspector General of Police, Obaseki and there others. DailyMonitorngr recall that in August 2023, Obaseki had through his lawyers written to Emwanta, the former commissioner of Information and Orientation to the governor that he was going to bring civil and criminal charges against him if he did not do a retraction of a media interview on AiT Democracy Today TV programme. Dailymonitorngr reports that in the interview, Governor Obaseki said  the his former aide alleged that he had interest in Azura power plant. Obaseki’s lawyers in their letter to Emwanta made several deduction

By Editor March 6, 2024 The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) in Edo state has advised Governor Godwin Obaseki to channel his energy to fight insecurity and high cost of living in the state instead of planning impeachment against his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Dailymonitorngr reports, the group gave the advice at its emergency congress held in Benin City on Tuesday. A statement signed by Dr Samson Isibor, chairman and Barrister John Isidhaome, Secretary respectively was made available to newsmen. "Edo State has been at a standstill for the past 8 years without any physical development. Edo State needs peace to progress.  "He should face the insecurity in Edo State where Fulani headsmen have taken over  almost all our forest kidnapping on daily basis. "Edo state is one of the states in Nigeria with the high cost of living which is making life unbearable for the masses. Imagine a sachet of water being sold for N5O. The cost of food items in Edo State