Edo 2020: I have no Plan for Huber race, says Ex Deputy Governor

Edo 2020: I have no plan for Guber race, says Ex Deputy Gov

By Edosa Okunbo

Former Deputy Governor and All Progressive Congress (APC) chieftain, Edo State, Chief Lucky Imasuen has shrugged off suggestions that he has perfected plans to contest the governorship electoral position ahead of the 2020.

The message which was conveyed by one of his Aide and former Egor Local Government Chairman, Honourable Ehi Egharevba disclosed that his principal who is currently on vacation in the United Kingdom has no plans to run for gubernatorial elections in the state.

Hon Egharevba expressed disappointment over the rumor while describing those behind it as political mushrooms  who have nothing to offer in the political space.

"They are few cheap blackmailers from Uhen ward 4 in Ovia North East who relies on destroying others to climb the ladder of success. Come to think of it, Chief Imasuen has attained A veritable height having been Deputy governor in the state and Chief of staff.

Recall as well that Chief Lucky Imasuen Contested this position twenty years ago so why will anybody feel that it is now a priority to recontested similar position

Let me tell you that he is very satisfied and proud of what he has achieved", he explained.

Hon Egharevba, believes that his principal is a Democrat who is very ready to give back to the society by supporting the government and his party in achieving more in the area of infrastructural development in the years to come.

He however, warned against utterances capable of steering unnecessary bickering amongst party men while suing for focus on positive initiatives of  the state government rather than resorting to false speculations.

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INQUEST MEDIA GROUP: 2019 General Election: Col Ogbebor Caution Politic...

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2019 General Election: Col Ogbebor Caution Politicians, Leaders, on truncating Democracy.

2019 General Election: Col Ogbebor Caution Politicians, Leaders, on truncating Democracy.

By Eben Enasco Kingsley

Col Paul Ogbebor (rtd) a Civil war veteran, has warned political groups and its followers against palpable words that are capable of causing anarchy in the Democratic dispensation as Nigerians prepares to elect new leaders ahead of the general election.

Ogbebor who gave the warning during a reception party organized in his honour by his children recently in Benin City, expressed support for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He urged Candidates of the various political parties to restrain themselves from provocative statements that can undermine the unity of Nigeria he fought for during the Civil war between 1967 and 1970.

According to him, "politicians and their supporters must shun acts that can truncate democracy in Nigeria which living and fallen heroes and fellow patriots laboured for".

He also commended Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki for prudent management of resources, thereby enhancing the fortunes of the State.

" The foundation for good governance laid by the Governor, account for ongoing infrastructural development and job creation in the State, "he stated

He further stressed that Obaseki reformation programs, has rekindled the hopes of the citizenry who had undergone painful socioeconomic pressures of life beyond the reach of reasons and concerns for decency in society.

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EDO EROSION: Iguosa Residence, Rendered homeless, Send “plea” to government For support

By Eben Enasco Kingsley

Residence of Iguosa housing estate, in Ovia north east council Edo state, has been dismissed by furrows of water wearing away the community and causing panic among dwellers.

The inquest news Reports that the life threatening three kilometers wide erosion which has wrecked havoc in the community Is attributed to an alleged negligence on the part of the state government and relevant authorities with various promise and call by inhabitants to put a palliative measure yielding no results.

The gully erosion in the last few months had continued to render both occupants and owners of the community homeless.

With various plea from inhabitants for palliatives over the months falling on deaf ears

And now they are very worried over their plights as the rainy season gradually approach

Thereby making a fresh call on the authorities to review their stand

Another inhabitant, Bola Ajibola  explained that the disaster caused by the wears should be address as national issues.

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 alleged that the operations of a bottling company have a direct effect.

However, Special adviser on media to Edo state Government, Crusoe Osagie who spoke off camera says reclamation intervention of places ravaged by erosion is in stages.

He added that the state government is doing all within its coffers to tackle the deadly erosion communities.

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Edo Education: Gov. Obaseki to refurbish 230 schools, threatens contractors over sub-standard materials

By Eben Enasco Kingsley

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has vowed to prosecute contractors who deliver sub-standard work on the 230 public primary schools being refurbished by the state government through the State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB).

The governor gave the warning at the government house Benin when he held a crucial meeting with the contractors handling the school renovation project.

The Inquest news has more details in this report presented from our studios

The renovation project is contained in the five pillars of the State Basic Education Board, SUBEB.

The state government awarded over Ten Schools in the contract for the renovation.

And now Governor Obaseki is concerned about the standard of the contract delivery

Also worried about the quality of materials to be used for the renovation, the Governor sets up a monitoring team to keep track on the projects

He however urged the contractors to fast-track delivery of the job,

Some of the schools to be refurbished spreads across Ojirami primary school in Akoko-Edo , Amegor Primary School in Uwelu, Ivbiyeneva Primary School in Ikpoba Okha LGA among others.

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Gully Erosion Sacks Divisional Police station in Edo

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TRUMP REPORTEDLY SHUT DOWN NIGERIA CONSULAR IN LAGOS, ABUJA OVER BORDER WALL FUNDING BETWEEN MEXICO

TRUMP REPORTEDLY SHUT DOWN NIGERIA CONSULAR IN LAGOS, ABUJA OVER BORDER WALL FUNDING BETWEEN MEXICO

By Eben Enasco Kingsley

While the battle on who funds the wall hangs, President Donald Trump has ordered temporary shutdown of its consular sections in Lagos and the capital City of Nigeria, Abuja.

In a statement released earlier on Monday on the official face book account of the U.S embassy noted that the emergency closure is a follow up of the U.S government shutdown.

The statement also stated that once the issue is resolved the consulates would be reopened for operations while appealing to Nigerians for the inconvenience.  

 “Due to the current US government shutdown, the American centers located in the embassy, Abuja, and Consulate-General, Lagos are unfortunately closed. They will reopen once the US government shutdown is resolved. Sorry for any inconvenience to our valued patrons,” the statement reads

The inquest news further revealed that The Government held a meeting at the White House On December 11, with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer over the U.S.-Mexico border wall funding demanding they give him $5 billion to construct the wall.

The shutdown is reportedly linked to the funding of a proposed border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

With Mexico refusing to fund the wall, the Mexico’s ambassador to the United States, Arturo Sarukhan, told U.S Today that “Mexico and the U.S. have done – and can do – great things together, but the one thing Mexico will not be doing with the U.S. is building a wall along our common border”.

The Democrats have refused to fund the Mexico wall. Mr Trump declared a shutdown of the government border security if he does not get the funds.

“I am proud to shut down the government for border security,” he declared.

Mr Trump noted that the shutdown would not take effect on government officials of Secret Service agents, the Customs, Border Patrol agents and U.S. troops deployed at the border

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