latest
Edo State Assembly Ends Suspension, Recalls Members To Legislature
Edo State Assembly Ends Suspension, Recalls Members To Legislature. The Edo State House of Assembly has declared the reinstatement of the two suspended legislators, Donald Okogbe and Adeh Isibor, following five months of suspension.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nevo News recalls that the assembly initially suspended Donald Okogbe (PDP-Akoko-Edo II), Adeh Isibor (APC-Esan North-East I), and Bright Iyamu (Orhionmwon South) on May 6 due to an alleged conspiracy to impeach the House of Assembly Speaker and other key officials.
Subsequently, Bright Iyamu was reinstated in June after demonstrating remorse, as stated by the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku.
During the resumption of plenary in Benin on Wednesday, October 2, Agbebaku announced that the assembly had reached a consensus to reinstate the two remaining lawmakers from their suspension.
He congratulated the state governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, on his recent victory in the governorship election.
The Speaker stressed that the governor-elect represents all citizens of Edo, not solely the All Progressives Congress (APC), and expressed hope that sycophants would not mislead him.
In addition, while welcoming members back from an extended recess, Agbebaku expressed gratitude to the lawmakers for their commitment to passing significant bills and resolutions.
During the plenary session, the assembly also approved a calendar of 57 sitting days for the second quarter of its second session.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has instructed its newly elected state executives and other party officers to stay away from office until their formal inauguration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa has sentenced two men to death by hanging for the kidnapping of Mrs Grace Omietimi, mother of the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Dr James Omietimi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The convicts, Felix Oburu and Anthony Kio Eligwe, were found guilty of abducting the victim and holding her for several weeks before she was eventually released.
The court heard that the duo carried out the crime with other accomplices who are still on the run.
Oburu is from Omoku in Ogba/Egbema Local Government Area, while Eligwe hails from Oyigba Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area, both in Rivers State.
According to court proceedings, Mrs Omietimi was kidnapped on September 17, 2017, and taken to Oyigba Community, where she was kept in captivity until her family secured her release after paying a ransom.
The suspects were later arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services following intelligence-led efforts that tracked their activities.
Delivering judgment on Thursday, the Chief Judge of Bayelsa State, Justice Matilda Ayemieye, upheld the prosecution’s case and convicted both men.
The court subsequently sentenced them to death by hanging.
During the trial, the victim testified and gave a detailed account of her ordeal, identifying Eligwe as the person in whose residence she was held.
Her testimony was backed by the DSS investigating officer, who explained how the suspects were traced and apprehended.
The ruling brings closure to the long-running case and underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against kidnapping.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Regional Development, has organised a high-level sectoral retreat bringing together top officials of the ministry and Regional Development Commissions to improve coordination, accountability, and project execution nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The retreat, taking place from April 15 to 18, 2026, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, is being spearheaded by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh.
At the opening session, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo was represented by his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, while the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mary Ada Ogbe, was also present.
In his keynote address, Momoh described the gathering as a strategic effort to strengthen collaboration between the ministry and regional commissions in line with the development agenda of President Bola Tinubu. He noted that the creation of additional commissions across the six geopolitical zones underscores the government’s commitment to addressing regional imbalances and unlocking economic growth.
He stressed that although the commissions have different regional mandates, they must work towards a shared national goal of inclusive and sustainable development.
Highlighting existing challenges, the minister pointed to issues such as project duplication, abandoned initiatives, and rivalry among agencies. He said the government would prioritise better coordination and accountability to improve results.
Momoh also announced plans to focus on completing ongoing projects before initiating new ones and revealed that performance bonds would be introduced for commission leaders to ensure efficiency and transparency.
He further emphasised the need to explore alternative funding options, including public-private partnerships, while maintaining strict financial discipline and due process.
According to him, key focus areas include infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, digital connectivity, security, and empowerment for youths and women, all aligned with the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The minister added that development efforts must remain people-focused, inclusive, and result-driven, with active stakeholder engagement at every stage.
The retreat is expected to produce practical strategies that will enhance collaboration among regional bodies and improve development outcomes across the country.
-
latest8 months ago“Social Media Erupts As Jim Iyke Declares Rita Dominic Nollywood’s Most Beautiful”
-
latest2 years agoEdo Political Showdown: Oshiomhole Appears At Presidential Villa As Tinubu Hands APC Gubernatorial Flag To Okpebholo (Photos & Video)
-
entertainment2 years agoLove Knows No Age American Woman Defends Marriage To Young Nigerian Man “I’m Not 70”
-
latest2 years agoOlumide Akpata Strikes Again: Drops Killer Track, Sends Edo State Into Frenzy!(Video)
-
Politics2 years agoNigerians React As Pastor Adeboye Foresees Passing Away On A Sunday After Enjoying A Satisfying Meal Of Pounded Yam
-
latest2 years agoFG Identifies 31 States At Risk Of Heavy Flooding In 2024: See Full List
-
latest2 years ago5 NYSC Corpers Perish In Fatal Road Accident Returning From Camp
-
Politics2 years agoBREAKING: Inspector-General Of Police Summons Top Police Commanders For Crucial-Security Challenges