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Obaseki Hails Omobayo Marvellous Godwins As New Edo Deputy Governor
Obaseki Hails Omobayo Marvellous Godwins As New Edo Deputy Governor....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed his approval of Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, the newly appointed Deputy Governor of the state, describing him as “a man for this season…….READ ALSO
In a brief statement shared via his X platform account on Monday, Governor Obaseki welcomed Godwins into his administration, highlighting the significance of his appointment as a testament to the administration’s confidence in the youth’s ability to drive transformation in the state.
Obaseki wrote, “With utmost humility that I welcome our new Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Omobayo Marvellous Godwins into the fold. At 38 years old, our new Deputy Governor is a symbol of our belief in the power of our youth to transform our dear State. He is a man for this season.”
The appointment of Godwins followed the impeachment of Philip Shaibu by the Edo State Assembly, based on allegations of misconduct against him. Godwins assumed the position of Deputy Governor after Shaibu’s impeachment and was sworn in by the Edo State Chief Judge in the presence of Governor Obaseki.
Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, a 38-year-old politician hailing from Akoko-Edo Local Government in Edo North, now holds the position of Deputy Governor in the state.
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RECORD-BREAKING DEAL! Alonso Predicts Morgan Rogers Will Set Stamford Bridge Alight Alongside Cole Palmer!.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes club-record signing Morgan Rogers will make an immediate impact and build a powerful partnership with Cole Palmer following his £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Rogers sealed his historic six-year deal (with an option for an extra year) last week, becoming the most expensive British player ever. Although the 24-year-old is resting after international duty with England at the World Cup—while the squad tours Sydney—Alonso is not concerned about his integration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Alonso praised the signing, noting that Rogers was one of the absolute best options available to fill that crucial role. Having known each other well and previously expressed a desire to play together at club level, Rogers and Palmer are expected by Alonso to forge a strong attacking connection. The Chelsea boss outlined his tactical plan to balance the team, expressing confidence that getting the right mix of special players in proper positions will boost the side’s competitiveness both with and without the ball.
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QUESTIONS OF TRANSPARENCY: Over ₦950 Billion Budgeted For SUVs And Vague Empowerment Schemes Sparks Fury!.
The Federal Government has allocated ₦962.83 billion in the 2026 budget for Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and empowerment projects, a figure that surpasses the combined allocations of seven major federal ministries. An analysis by Tracka revealed that this total includes ₦15.13 billion for 39 SUVs and ₦947.70 billion distributed across 2,579 empowerment projects. This spending outstrips the combined ₦960.27 billion allocated to ministries such as Industry, Trade and Investment; Housing and Urban Development; Women Affairs; Justice; Livestock Development; Aviation and Aerospace Development; and Petroleum Resources.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Lack of Transparency: Tracka highlighted that only 70 of the 2,579 empowerment projects have clearly identified locations, making tracking and oversight difficult for citizens and institutions.
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Unconventional Implementing Agencies: Projects were assigned to 184 agencies, including institutions outside their traditional mandates, such as the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, and the National Agricultural Development Fund.
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Heavy Borrowing & Fiscal Deficit: The 2026 budget projects a fiscal deficit of about 46 percent, leading experts to warn against heavy reliance on borrowing for opaque allocations.
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Economists’ Warnings: Experts like Dr. Muda Yusuf and Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella cautioned that excessive debt and spending borrowed funds on imported empowerment items rather than supporting local industries could threaten macroeconomic stability.
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“BUY GUNS ILLEGALLY!” Defiant Zamfara Lawmaker Urges Citizens To Take Self-Defense Into Their Own Hands!.
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The Controversial Advice: Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu, representing the Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, urged his constituents to use their savings to purchase firearms like AK-47s or AK-49s to defend themselves against bandits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Catalyst for the Remarks: The lawmaker’s comments followed the tragic killing of four security personnel and the abduction of Nura Abdullahi, the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area.
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Constitutional Stance: Acknowledging that arming residents is illegal, Zubairu defended his position by arguing that choosing an unconstitutional path to save innocent lives from ongoing killings is justifiable when faced with two difficult choices.
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Government Efforts & Citizen Defense: While maintaining that President Bola Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal are trying their best to curb insecurity, he stressed that citizens must still take personal responsibility for safeguarding their communities.
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Weapons and Registration: Arguing that bandits only have the upper hand due to superior firepower rather than numbers, the lawmaker suggested that communities could potentially register their acquired weapons with security authorities for self-defense purposes.
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