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OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT

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  OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT PROF. JULIUS IHONVBERE, CON, DSSRS: "I DID NOT LOSE, I RESPECTED THE DECISION OF THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE" - A LESSON IN PARTY DISCIPLINE Powered By: Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh   Public Communicator and Political Analyst, Edo North Date: 2nd October, 2026 My attention has been drawn to various insinuations regarding the political future of our Leader, Rt. Hon. Professor Julius Ihonvbere, CON, DSSRS, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. I wish to state clearly, in line with the Leader's own position, that Professor Ihonvbere did not lose the primaries. He respectfully submitted to and respected the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This clarification is important for the records and for the younger generation of politicians. THE MEANING OF THIS STATEMENT. In an era where many politicians resort to litigation, defection, and anti-party activities after an unfavourable pa...
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OPEN TRIBUTE TO MY DISTINGUISHED LEARNED SILK, FEMI FALANA, SAN

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OPEN TRIBUTE TO MY DISTINGUISHED LEARNED SILK, FEMI FALANA, SAN AS A PUBLIC COMMUNICATOR AND POLITICAL ANALYST - NATIONAL ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE STANDING OVATION FOR A PATRIOT: EULOGY TO OUR DISTINGUISHED SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA, FEMI FALANA, SAN Date: 2nd October, 2026 On behalf of concerned citizens and lovers of true democracy, I write to commend and eulogize a colossus of law, conscience and courage - Femi Falana, SAN - for his unwavering stand for democracy, rule of law and good governance in Nigeria at this critical national moment. At the 2026 ITV & Radio Pre-Independence Public Lecture in Benin City, themed "The Nigerian Dream: Still Valid or Dead on Arrival" the Senior Advocate once again proved why history will be kind to him. While many have chosen silence for comfort, Falana SAN chose truth for posterity. Why Falana Deserves a National Standing Ovation: 1.The Conscience of the Nation: For over four decades, Femi Falana SAN has remained consistent. From militar...
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FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION Date: 29th September 2026 From: Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh  Public Communicator & Political Analyst, Edo-North Contact: 080-7707-0594 SPECIAL TRIBUTE & CLARIFICATION: RT. HON. PROF. JULIUS O. IHONVBERE CON, DSSRS, SERVICE OVER AMBITION A DEMOCRAT WHO PAID THE PRICE FOR DEMOCRACY .  MY LEGACY DESCRIPTION OF HIM 1. INTRODUCTION - LEGACY AT NASS LIBRARY OPEN WEEK At the National Assembly Library Open Week on 28th September 2026, the nation once again witnessed the intellectual depth and institutional vision of Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius O. Ihonvbere, CON, DSSRS, Leader of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assemblies. MY LEGACY WORDS FOR PROF JULIUS IHONVBERE CON: Prof. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere CON is: - A Democrat Who Paid The Price For Democracy - Service Over Ambition - Principle Over Politics - Memory Over Forgetfulness - An Intellectual Giant and Scholar-Statesman - A Legend of Legislative Excellence - A True Party Man - Not Despera...
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Is Nigeria at 66 Worth Celebrating? The Paradox of Progress:

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  Is Nigeria at 66 Worth Celebrating? The Paradox of Progress: Surv. Anthony Sam The milestone of 66 years as an independent nation is a significant chapter in any country’s history. For Nigeria, reaching this age invites a complex introspection. It is an anniversary that demands we look beyond the superficial pomp of parades and national anthems to grapple with the nuanced reality of a nation that has survived against overwhelming odds, yet continues to struggle with the promise of its own potential. Whether Nigeria at 66 is "worth celebrating" depends entirely on how one defines the metrics of nationhood: is it a celebration of survival, or a demand for accountability? To understand the case for celebration, one must first acknowledge the remarkable resilience of the Nigerian spirit. Surviving 66 years—including a brutal civil war, decades of military intervention, and the fragile, often volatile experiment of modern democracy—is no small feat. Nigeria has remained a single...
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ITV/Radio Holds Pre-Independence Lecture, Falana Speaks On Nigerian Dream

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ITV/Radio Holds Pre-Independence Lecture, Falana Speaks On Nigerian Dream Habiba Sam  The Independent Television and Radio (ITV/Radio) on Tuesday held its 2026 Pre-Independence Anniversary Public Lecture with the theme, "The Nigerian Dream: Still Valid or Dead On Arrival," at Airport Road, Benin City. The event featured a performance by an Edo cultural dance group. Welcoming dignitaries, the Managing Director of ITV/Radio, Engr. Elvis Obaseki, said the lecture was a call to duty. "This lecture is our call to duty. As we celebrate Nigeria's Independence tomorrow and look towards 2027, we ask: what kind of Nigeria do we want to bequeath to our children? A Nigeria where the dream is valid for all, not just for a few? A Nigeria where our vote brings hope, security and justice?" he said. He thanked guests on behalf of the Chairman-Emeritus, Sir (Chief) Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Advisory Board, Management and Staff of ITV/Radio. In his keynote address, Dr. P...
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Edo NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrade Habiba Sam, Leads Women In Exciting Cooking Exercise

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Edo NAWOJ Chairperson, Comrade Habiba Sam, Leads Women In Exciting Cooking Exercise By Admin  The Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State chapter, Comrade Habiba Sam, on Tuesday led members of the association in a special cooking exercise as part of activities to strengthen sisterhood among members. The event, which was the Second Edition of "Truth, Taste, and Tradition: NAWOJ Congress & Culinary Training" featured a repeat preparation of the popular Afang Soup. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the women journalists actively participated in the cooking exercise, sharing moments of joy, laughter and learning. Addressing the women, Comrade Habiba Sam said the programme was deliberately designed to foster unity and promote sisterhood, which remains a core objective of NAWOJ. According to her, the initiative is aimed at encouraging members to help and stand by one another whenever the need arises. She explained that when wome...
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Edo Special Court Sentences 3 Men, 1 Woman To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping, Cultism

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Edo Special Court Sentences 3 Men, 1 Woman To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping, Cultism Habiba Sam  Barely three months after it was established, the special Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City dedicated to kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes on Tuesday sentenced three men and a woman to death by hanging for kidnapping and membership of a secret cult. The judgment, which lasted over three hours, was delivered by Justice T. A. Momodu on an 11-count charge preferred against the convicts. The condemned persons are Marvelous Isaac, 32; Wisdom Michael, 36; Rufus Michael, 30; and Gift Raphael, 27. The special court was set up following a brazen daylight kidnapping and robbery incident at the popular Vegetable Market off Airport Road, Benin City. Days after the incident, and at the request of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Andrew Okungbowa, dedicated two courts to handle kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes. The suspects arrested in...
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