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 PRESS RELEASE NO.70/EDSGH/2025 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EDO STATE GOVERNMENT GOV OKPEBHOLO DISSOCIATES SELF FROM SOUTH-SOUTH GOVS' POSITION ON EMERGENCY RULE IN RIVERS STATE The position by the Governors of the South-South, opposing the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, did not get the nod of Governor Okpebholo. Governor Okpebholo was neither consulted nor informed. While Governor Monday Okpebholo acknowledges the right of other Governors in the South-South geopolitical zone to take a position, he, however dissociates himself from any statement that opposes the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, understands the issues at stake. Governor Okpebholo supports actions so far taken by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that will bring lasting solutions and peace to Rivers State and the So...

 Senate Approves State of Emergency in Rivers Despite Public Backlash The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, along with a six-month suspension of Governor Sim Fubara, his deputy, and all elected state lawmakers. The decision followed a closed-door session where senators deliberated on the matter. This comes after the House of Representatives earlier endorsed the emergency rule through a voice vote. Despite widespread criticism from stakeholders, both legislative chambers on Thursday backed the president’s proclamation. More details to follow… Watch video below. 

 Farmer Arrested for Stealing Pineapples in Ogun Police in Ogun State have arrested a 53-year-old farmer, Oloyede David, for allegedly stealing three bags of pineapples worth N90,000 in Orile-Ilugun, Odeda Local Government Area. The suspect was caught harvesting the fruits from a plantation owned by one Ola Omotayo. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, stating that officers from the Orile-Ilugun outstation apprehended David around 11:58 a.m. on Tuesday after another farmer spotted him and alerted others. “The suspect was caught with three bags of pineapples, valued at approximately N90,000. The farm owner arrived at the scene and confirmed the theft,” Odutola said. Omotayo further claimed that pineapples worth N650,000 and a submersible pumping machine valued at N180,000 had previously been stolen from her farm. David has been taken into custody, and the case has been transferred to the Divisional Crime Branch for further investigation.

 A big one is gone!!!! David Steven Cohen, principal writer of "Courage, the Cowardly Dog" died at 58 years old from Cancer!.  Among the best episodes are "Klub Katz", "1000 Years of Courage", "The Forbidden Gold Hat" and "The Sand Whale Attacks". Courage emerged from the mind of animator John Dilworth, who shaped into his flagship character his own characteristics. The principal of them, "dysfunctional behavior." The Oscar-nominated short film made Cartoon Network give it the green light to produce a series, and it happened. The 1999 premiere of Courage, the Cowardly Dog was a banger. He set record audience drawing attention from 2.4 per cent of households that had access to his signal. Thank you for so much!! Favorite series of many

 Stormzy to Receive Honorary Degree from Cambridge for Philanthropy British rapper Stormzy is set to receive an honorary Doctorate in Law from Cambridge University in recognition of his contributions to education, music, sports, and literature, the university announced Wednesday. Stormzy, whose real name is Michael Omari Owuo Jr., has a longstanding relationship with Cambridge. In 2018, he launched a scholarship program supporting Black British students, which has since funded 55 scholars. The university credited the "Stormzy effect" for increasing applications from Black students across the UK. Other honorees at the ceremony include US activist Angela Davis.

 The Bombay High Court has granted Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife, Dhanashree Verma, a waiver on the mandatory six-month cooling-off period for their divorce. The court has directed the family court to finalize their divorce by March 20, considering Chahal’s participation in the IPL 2025 season starting March 22. Chahal and Dhanashree, who married in December 2020, have been living separately since June 2022. They filed for divorce in February this year, seeking a waiver of the cooling-off period under Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act. While the family court initially denied their request due to partial non-compliance with the alimony agreement, the high court ruled in their favor, citing their prolonged separation. The court noted that Chahal had agreed to pay ₹4.75 crore as permanent alimony but had only paid ₹2.37 crore so far. The remaining amount was seen as a compliance issue, leading to the initial rejection of their plea. However, the high cou...

  Ogun Govt Issues Flood Alert to Residents    Ogun State government has issued a flood alert to residents of the State to be vigilant and careful of their environment as one of the major flood prone areas in Nigeria, according to classification made available by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The  Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, who stated this at a news conference on Thursday in Abeokuta, said the flood alert was part of the Ministry 's adaptation and mitigation strategies to enlighten the citizens of the State of the vulnerability of various settlements and communities around the State. He said the Ministry yearly, must issue flood alert to residents towards raising their consciousness about flood and its adverse impacts on the environment and socio-economic life of the people. He said: "As part of our adaptation and mitigation strategies, an annual flood alert is issued by the Ministry o...