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AMBASSADORIAL AWARD OF HONOUR:  *The management of Sapphire Shield Safety Awareness Initiative, set to Honour *HON. VICTOR  S. EBALUEGBEFO*  The Security Organisation That Is Highly Backed By The Government With International Affiliations, Set To Honour Some Distinguished Personalities With AMBASSADORIAL PRESTIGIOUS AWARD In The Society Who Are Making Great Impacts And Sacrificial Efforts In Human Capacity Developments Which You  *HON. VICTOR  S. EBALUEGBEFO** is  One Of Them.  ... Congratulations!  Date: Sunday( Democracy Day) June 12th, 2022 Venue:  44. Akpakpava Road (Asimuwo House) Benin City Edo state  Time: 2:pm Best regards

AMBASSADORIAL AWARD OF HONOUR:  The management of Sapphire Shield Safety Awareness Initiative, set to Honour HON FIDELIS ODIASE The Security Organisation That Is Highly Backed By The Government With International Affiliations, Set To Honour Some Distinguished Personalities With AMBASSADORIAL PRESTIGIOUS AWARD In The Society Who Are Making Great Impacts And Sacrificial Efforts In Human Capacity Developments Which You  *HON FIDELIS* *ODIASE* is  One Of Them.  ... Congratulations!  Date: Sunday( Democracy Day) June 12th, 2022 Venue:  44. Akpakpava Road (Asimuwo House) Benin City Edo state  Time: 2:pm Best regards

GOOD LUCK TO BAD LUCK JOURNEY   _By: Hon Fidel Odiase_  President Muhammadu Buhari had on June 4, 2018, signed a constitutional amendment that stops a Vice President who completes the term of a President from contesting for the office of the President more than one more time. This means that former President Goodluck Jonathan cannot seek re-election to the office of the President, according to the constitution. My advice to him is to remain the National States man than allowing the cabals to tarnished  his image he has built for years! Comments

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LET US END BAD GOVERNANCE NOW TO    END SARS FOREVER  _by _Hon Fidel Odiase_   NIGERIAN YOUTHS NEED TO MOVE FROM THE STREETS TO THE POLL.  Let us come together to end bad governance and move from the streets to the polls by getting politically involved so that we can collectively stop tyrannical, myopic, and incompetent failed politicians from taking over the mantle of leadership at all levels and ultimately bring to an end the very things that take us to the streets. More so the electoral amended act bill currently before the National Assembly will help bring the needed transparency in our electoral system to ensure that our votes will count. It is indeed sad that one year after the #ENDSARS protests, Nigerian leaders are yet to learn a thing or two from the outcome of a nationwide agitation that took the political elites by surprise as the several days of protests sparked a consciousness among the Nigerian youths like never before witnessed in...

THE POWER OF THE ELECTORATE By: Dr. Ose. The electorate are the masses and the power to decide who represents or govern them is in their hands. It is time for us to utilize this power to the fullest. We have been cajoled, fooled, insulted and reduced to puppies in the hands of the so called politicians who are fighting for their personal interests.  Hmmmmm, how do you know a politician fighting for his personal interest? He is that politician who is desperate and you can know them from the series of events and outcome of the PDP primaries. APC is not better, they are there. They are rolling out monies like it's a huge investment and their lives and future depends on it. Very true their lives depends on it. No wonder they are using thugs and security personnel and powers at their disposal to ensure their interests are secured. Oh No, the so called  delegates are not helping matters. They are confused. Their actions are a function of their poor mentality. Some of the...

NIGERIA NEED FRESH GOOD BRAINS AND A BETTER POLITICAL PARTY TO  CHANGE THE OLD LOOTERS By: _Hon Fidel Odiase_    yes if we must have the real change we all desire, we need to think out of the box to get a political party that is different from what we have now...there is no difference between PDP and APC and they are not ready to give us the dividend of democracy. They are still featuring the same people that have looted this nation for decades.  The human cost of bad governance Nigeria’s poor socio-economic performance, human rights abuses, widespread poverty, insecurity, corruption, and lack of trust in the political system have led to disenchantment amongst the electorate, especially the youth who make up 51% of the 84 million registered voters. This matters in a fast-growing population of over 200 million, with more than 60% of people under 25. There can be two possible effects from such disenchantment on voter turn-out in the 2023 elections; it can m...

*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* This is to bring to the notice of everyone and the general public that ESAN AKUGBE FOR GOOD LEADERSHIP UNITY FORUM has come out  to condemn in very strong terms and in totality the action that trailed the PDP primaries which took place on the 22nd May,  2022.  The shootings are by no means the way to go. Why should this be allowed to happen.  Esan Akugbe for Good Leadership Unity Forum also condemned very sternly statements made by Some individuals who were not careful enough in verifying what actually happened at the primaries and quick in posting comments, stating their conclusions on the matter on the Akugbe forum, alleging that the primaries was peaceful.  2. We condemn the  denying that there was no shooting of guns during the primaries even when there are evidences and facts on ground.  3. Esan Akugbe forum for good leadership Unity Forum condemn very strongly the  issuing of threats to those that are comin...

All PDP EDHA and Reps primaries held on Sunday in Esan should be council and re schedule. Speaking on an interview,  Mr Evans said the violence witnessed  in some centers were barbaric and uncivilised, he advised all meaningful and reasonable Esan sons and daughters to stay out of violent. He further explained the multiple victory in same position and same party shows the level of disunity in our dear party PDP. Mr Evans Oseghale who financially, physically and morally supported Governor Obaseki in his last election called for synergy between the Governor and the party leadership. He said Edo will be great and advice all to work in unity and love. This is to ensure opposition parties do not take advantage of our disunity.

BREAKING NEWS Hon Fidelis Odiase has picked his house of Assembly Nomination form... Details later 

*BREAKING NEWS* Hon. (Dr.) Felix Godsent Akhabue, JP wins the PDP House of Representatives Primaries with wide margin.  He defeated other Nine aspirants that participated in the nomination exercise which took place in Irrua the headquarters of the constituency.  Details... .

MISPLACEMENT OF REPRESENTATIONS  _By: Hon Fidel Odiase_  The concept of governance and leadership are intertwined. Good governance and leadership are critical for the achievement of results. It is often said that no country can develop beyond the level of its leadership. The predicament of Nigeria in terms of underdevelopment and corruption can be adduced to the problem of leadership and governance. Nigeria needs committed leaders who will govern with integrity, equal opportunity, and Fairness. Senator Clifford Odia seven (7) years performance scorecard shows that he only represents one Local Government instead of the entire Esan Land.  This beat my imagination to see Esan West has just one uncompleted project on his scored card. How can you explain this? Esan West Local Government has the highest votes in the senatorial district yet no human and physical projects to show and            Senator Odia is asking for a third term chan...

EDO CENTRAL LACK CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS!  _By Hon Fidel Odiase_  Constituency Projects are public projects  nominated by federal lawmakers to extend the  dividends of democratic government to their various  constituencies to spur development at the grassroots  level of the country. The projects, by practice, are  recommended to the executive  during the budgeting process. Constitutionally, the National  Assembly has the oversight  obligation on government projects.  Given the fact that these projects are  nominated by lawmakers, they are  morally and even more officially responsible to provide  their people with updates on every project domiciled  (at least) in their constituency. This is because  community members cannot easily access MDAs as  they access their elected representative. We have all the representatives from the National to State levels but nothing to show for it. ...moving forw...

TRIBUTE TO MY LATE BELOVED BROTHER  _Engr. Akoko Macaulay_  Sometimes, brothers-in-law come in the form of “brothers from another mother”. They give you all the support you need  The voice that once spoke is now silenced. The cute smile that lit up will never be seen, but only in my memory. I have always loved you and I always will. Brother, you knew how to live and embrace every moment. You had a lot of great qualities but the most endearing to me was to get people to open up. You made me always feel comfortable enough to share my worries and you at all times assured me. Brother, you accomplished so much in your lifetime but unfortunately, your life was not long enough to enable you to fulfill all your dreams. You were always there for the family. You toiled so much, cared for, and shared so much. Never did we think you will leave us so soon. I am proud and glad that I had the opportunity to spend quality time with you during your last days.  Even in pai...

AMBASSADORIAL AWARD OF HONOR:  Be my guest for another great award!  The management of Sapphire Shield Safety Awareness Initiative is pleased to inform you that you have been chosen for a special award of Honor as one of our distinguished AMBASSADOR OF SECURITY in recognition of your personal records which contain numerous and positive impacts that you are contributing in the area of human capacity and with your proven exceptional leadership style, coupled with outstanding civic and charitable responsibility you have been demonstrating to numerous persons far and near in particular and the society in general which gave credence to your choice for this special Ambassadorial award of Honor. Date: Sunday (Democracy Day) June 12th, 2022 Venue:  44. Akpakpava Road (Asimuwo House) Benin City Edo state  Time: 2:pm Best regards

YOU CAN'T GIVE WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE!  _By Fidel Odiase_    I find it difficult to support some Esan Aspirants because many of them don't know their responsibilities. You can't give what you don't have so they don't have any business going back to the National assembly after failing us for decades. Let us think out of the box because the delegates determine the candidates and they are going for the highest bidder. Imagine delegates voting for the highest bidder that doesn't have Esan at heart what do we do?... we will still end up shouting for another four years.  The amount of money most delegates are demanding to cast vote is unbelievable. Especially those appointed by corrupt politicians. We need reasonable men and women to change this narrative. We can't continue to live like this ...let us think out of the box

MOST OF OUR REPRESENTATIVES DON'T  KNOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES ... Let U s Change The Narratives Now!  _By Hon Fidel Odiase_  Constituency Projects are public projects  nominated by federal lawmakers to extend the  dividends of democratic government to their various  constituencies to spur development at the grassroots  level of the country. The projects, by practice, are  recommended to the executive  during the budgeting process. Constitutionally, the National  Assembly has the oversight  obligation on government projects.  Given the fact that these projects are  nominated by lawmakers, they are  morally and even more officially responsible to provide  their people with updates on every project domiciled  (at least) in their constituency. This is because  community members cannot easily access MDAs as  they access their elected representative. We have all the representatives from the ...

LETTER OF AMBASSADORIAL AWARD OF HONOR 26-04-2022 Dear,  Hon. Fidel Odiase The management of Sapphire Shield Safety Awareness Initiative is pleased to inform you that you have been chosen for a special award of Honor as one of our distinguished AMBASSADOR OF SECURITY in recognition of your personal records which contain numerous and positive impacts that you are contributing in the area of human capacity and with your proven exceptional leadership style, coupled with outstanding civic and charitable responsibility you have been demonstrating to numerous persons far and near in particular and the society in general which gave credence to your choice for this special Ambassadorial award of Honor. Date: Sunday( Democracy Day) June 12th, 2022 Venue:  44. Akpakpava Road (Asimuwo House) Benin City Edo state  Time: 2:pm Best regards

*LETTER OF AMBASSADORIAL AWARD OF HONOR*  26-04-2022 Dear, Hon. Fidel Odiase The management of Sapphire Shield Safety Awareness Initiative is pleased to inform you that you have been chosen for a special award of Honor as one of our distinguished AMBASSADOR OF SECURITY in recognition of your personal records which contain numerous and positive impacts that you are contributing in the area of human capacity and with your proven exceptional leadership style, coupled with outstanding civic and charitable  responsibility you have been demonstrating to numerous persons far and  near in particular and  the society in general which gave credence to your choice for this special Ambassadorial award of Honor Best regards

BREAKING NEWS: PDP Reschedule her Primaries.  PDP National woking committee Trows Out Obaski's Ad Hoc Delegate Lists. SHIFTS PRIMARIES DATES: House of Assembly now to Hold on The 18th of May.  House of Reps. 20th Of May. Senate... 21st Of May. Guber.... 23rd of May.

Edo PDP appeal panels begin sitting, urge aggrieved members to submit petitions … to address grievances from Adhoc delegates congress, Nat’l, State Assembly screenings. BY Loveth Momoh Oknews! 04-05-2022 BENIN – A three-man appeal panel of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has arrived Edo State to address grievances arising from last Saturday’s congress held across the 192 wards in Edo State to elect 576 Adhoc delegates ahead of the party primaries. The state chapter of the party also received members of the PDP National Assembly Appeal Screening Committee, headed by Mr. Emuobohwo Odje, and members of the State House of Assembly Appeal Screening Committee, headed by Mr. Beye Kingsley. Addressing party members at the PDP Secretariat in Benin yesterday, Chairman of the Edo PDP Ward Congresses Electoral Appeal Panel, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, said the committee has commenced work, promising to ensure justice for all aggrieved parties. Utazi said, “I am here this morning with ot...

Projects completion: NDDC taking a cue from President Buhari – Efiong Akwa By Gideon Ekere   The Interim Administrator of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Efiong Okon Akwa has said that the commission is taking a clue from the President Muhammadu Buhari in rapidly completing ongoing projects in the Niger Delta region in the last one year.   Speaking at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where he was honoured by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the Institute's 2022 annual dinner and awards, Dr. Akwa noted that NDDC is taking after President Buhari in meeting with the expectations of the Niger Deltans. He said: "The templates adopted by NDDC in delivering its core mandates are driven by the passion of President Buhari. He is a committed leader who has a strong interest in the welfare of Nigerians and the overall progress of Nigeria and that is the reason for the completion of abandoned projects and many other projects in t...

*EHIA Olu Akhabue Felicitate with Muslims on the Eid-el Fitr Salah Celebration!*         He said, “I strongly believe that if we maintain the relationship we build during the Ramadan Fast, where you find in some communities, people, irrespective of their religious inclination and because of the spirit of the period, embrace one another and support one another. So why can’t we continue that way even after the fasting period? During the Sallah celebration, you see Muslims and Christians visiting one another and sending messages of love to one another. This is the spirit that we should continue with and imbibe at all times”. He also rejoiced with the Muslim Umma for the successful completion of the Ramadan and urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the unity, peace and progress of the country. He said, “Winning the insecurity war should be our collective responsibility as citizens of one nation.”