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Ewu Stool: Court Grants Jafaru Isesele Leave to Seek Mandamus Against Edo Govt. On Execution of Supreme Court Judgment

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.....fresh legal blow for Rasak Ogiefo as Benin High Court grants Garnishee Order Nisi to recover N13m Supreme Court Costs The protracted dispute over the traditional stool of Ewu Kingdom in Edo State has taken another significant legal turn, following two separate orders of the Edo State High Court, Benin City, granting His Royal Highness Jafaru Isesele I, the Onogie of Ewu, leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Edo State Government and other authorities over the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment recognising his entitlement to the traditional stool. In a related development, the same court has granted a Garnishee Order Nisi in favour of Isesele against Prince Rasak Ogiefo, in proceedings seeking to recover a combined N13 million in outstanding costs awarded by the Supreme Court in two separate decisions arising from the long-running chieftaincy dispute. The two orders made on 5 November by Hon. Justice I. O. Omotoso  (Mrs.) of High Court ...
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DICKSON'S PRINCIPLES OF PRUDENCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, REFLECTS ON NDC

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 _...NDC Has Set A Standard of Financial Integrity for Political Parties in Nigeria..._ Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, the  National Coordinator of the Dickson Movement for Democracy (TDM), has stated that the characters of prudence, transparency and accountability of the National leader of NDC HE Dist. Sen Henry Seriake Dickson  as his  core values has rub-off on  the party (NDC), expressing confidence that these principles would define her administration if elected into power in 2027. Ogbidi made the statements while reacting to the party’s financial disclosures at its third National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, where the party’s financial managers reportedly presented an account of its income and expenditure to members. He said the exercise demonstrated the commitment of the NDC National Leader and Grand Patron of the Dickson Movement for Democracy, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, to financial discipline and responsible leadership. According to him, ...
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Court Adjourns N36.5m Ogba Zoo Award Suit Against Edo Govt to December 14

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The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has adjourned until December 14, 2026, proceedings in a suit seeking to enforce a N36.5 million arbitral award against the Edo State Government over the management of Ogba Zoo. The adjournment followed the government's failure to file its response to the court processes served on it by Everal Services Ltd, the franchise owner of the zoological facility. The case, marked B/2070S/2002, came up before Justice P. A. Akhihiero as part of ongoing efforts by the company to secure the enforcement of an arbitral award delivered in its favour on November 3, 2016. The award arose from an arbitration over the alleged breach of a lease agreement between the company and the Edo State Government concerning the management of Ogba Zoo. Speaking with journalists after the court sitting, counsel to Everal Services Ltd, Chief Kingsley Obamogie (SAN), expressed concern over the government's failure to respond to the claimant's processes...
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Orogho Community Urges Edo Government to Intervene in Alleged Diversion of Oil Benefits

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The Orogho Community in Ugu Ward, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, has called on the state government, relevant regulatory authorities and stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to intervene in its dispute with Seplat Energy Plc over the alleged transfer of oil wells  associated benefits to neighbouring communities in Delta State. The community, through its Secretary-General, Mr. Ikponmwosa Osayomore, accused Seplat Energy of persistently ceding oil wells benefits located within Orogho Community to Boborokun and Okunu communities in Delta State, a development it said had deprived Edo State and its people of benefits accruing from their natural resources. In an appeal addressed to the Edo State Government, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the oil and gas industry and other relevant stakeholders, the community called for urgent intervention to address what it described as years of injustice, marginalisation and economic depriv...
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Court Grants Edo South ADC Candidate’s Nonagenarian Father, Three Others N1M Bail

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The Edo State Special Criminal Court on Monday admitted the nonagenarian father of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Edo South senatorial candidate, Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and three others to bail in the sum of N1 million each over allegations of cultism, conspiracy, attempted murder and a land dispute. The presiding judge, Justice Aigbona Terry Momodu, granted the Suspects bail after rejecting an application by the police seeking their remand in correctional custody for 14 days pending the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Suspects, who are yet to be formally arraigned, are Jeff Erese, 43; George Osagiede, 52; Uyi Erese, 35; and Pa. Joseph Iduoriyekemwen (the father of Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, Edo South ADC Senatorial Candidate), said to be about 90 years old.  They were brought before the court in Motion No. B/CD/S/55M/26 over allegations bordering on cultism, conspiracy, attempted murder, forceful acquisition of land and self-help...
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Nigeria ambassador seeks more scholarships for Nigeria students in Hungary

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The Nigeria Ambassador to Hungary, His Excellency, Engr. Abass Braimah, has called for an increase in the number of scholarship slots allocated to Nigerian students under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme. Ambassador Braimah made the call on Tuesday, 13th October, 2026, during a working visit to the headquarters of Tempus Public Foundation in Budapest.  He was accompanied by the Deputy Head of Mission and Minister Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Vivienne Ekwora Ogonyi. He was received by the Director-General of the Foundation, Mr. Péter Tordai, and the Director of Study in Hungary, Ms. Orsolya Jánosik. The meeting focused on ways to strengthen educational cooperation between Nigeria and Hungary, especially through the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme which offers Nigerian students the opportunity to study in top Hungarian universities. Ambassador Braimah noted that the current allocation of 50 slots to Nigeria is too small for a country with such a large population....
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Philanthropist donates 30 Hospital Beds to UBTH, Commends Ize-Iyamu

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The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on October 13th, 2026, has expressed deep gratitude to a philanthropist and businessman, Mr. Eze Chukwudi for his generous donation of 30 hospital beds to UBTH.  Describing the contribution as a pleasant surprise, which includes 30 hospital bed frames, 30 Mackintosh mattresses , 30 drip stands, Prof. Ize-Iyamu noted that the gesture significantly addresses critical infrastructure needs and complements government efforts in delivering quality healthcare to Nigerians. Following this impactful contribution, Prof. Ize-Iyamu has appealed to other well-meaning individuals and organizations to partner with the institution in enhancing healthcare delivery. "On behalf of the management and staff of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), I express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of 30 hospital beds.  "Your timely support came as a pleasant surpri...
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