Tribute: How I saw General Godwin Abbe
By Chris Osa Nehikhare It is with profound sadness that I write to honour the life and legacy of General Godwin Abbe, an extraordinary leader whose impact on our lives
Category: News
Okpebholo, Obaseki Mourn as General Godwin Abbe, Ex-Defence Minister Dies At 75
By Newsmata Nigeria’s former minister of Defence, Internal Affairs and retired Army General, Godwin Osagie Abbe, is dead. Abbe, who would have turned 75 on January 10, 2025, died Saturday
EXCLUSIVE: How General Godwin Abbe Died – Family Source
…We Will Support Family, Army in Giving him befitting burial, says Gov. Eno of Akwa Ibom, As Fubara of Rivers Mourns By Newsmata Some facts have emerged how 75-year-old Godwin
Suspension of LG Chairmen: NBA-Benin Insists On Rule of Law, Calls on Police to Prosecute Attackers of Wole Iyamu, former AG
By Newsmata The Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Saturday expressed worry over the controversial suspension of the 18 local government councils’ chairmen in Edo State which
Triumphant Edo LG Chairmen Welcome Court Ruling, AGF’s Position on Suspension; Reach Out to Gov. Okpebholo
Newsmata Buoyed up by their reinstatement by a Benin High Court and the pronouncement by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister, Lateef Fagbemi, faulting their suspension
Okpebholo Set For Showdown With AGF Over Suspension Of LG Councils’ Chairmen, Cites Oversight Role
By Newsmata A showdown appears to be brewing between the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister, Lateef Fagbemi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN), the
How Obaseki Short-changed Edo in Ownership of Radisson Hotel, EMOWAA, Left N200bn Contractual Debt – Afolabi-Umakhihe, Assets Verification Cttee Chairman
By Newsmata The chairman of the Edo State Assets Verification Committee set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo to take stock of the assets and liabilities of the state on assuming
More Troubles for Suspended LG Councils’ Chairmen in Edo as EFCC Summons them for Questioning
By Newsmata The noose appears to be tightening round the necks of the suspended 18 local government councils’ chairmen in Edo State as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC)
CBN Pegs Individual’s Daily Withdrawals at 100k, and 500k Weekly in a Move to Strengthen Cashless Economy
By Newsmata Henceforth, individuals can no longer withdraw more than N100, 000 daily and N500, 000 weekly from their banks. This new directive announced on Thursday by the Central Bank
Edo Traders, Farmers Excited As Okpebholo Announces Jan 2025 Date For Kick-off Of Interest-Free Loans, Agric Revolution
By Newsmata Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is set to fulfill his electioneering promise of providing interest-free loans to Edo traders, announcing on Thursday that the programme would commence