Thursday, 2 March 2017
Isoko sets up c’ttee to monitor electricity supply, payment of bills
By Ochuko Akuopha
OLEH—THE people of Isoko nation have set up a 15-man committee to monitor electricity supply and payment of bills, as part of efforts to step up power supply to all communities in Isokoland.
The committee which is comprised of representatives from Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, Isoko Development Union, IDU, Isoko North and South Local Government Areas, Presidents General of communities and youths of Isoko nation, will also catalogue and fashion out means of tackling the problems militating against stable power supply in the communities.
President-General of IDU, Chief Iduh Amadhe, while inaugurating the committee at a meeting attended by Chairmen of Isoko North and South councils, Mr. Emmanuel Egbabor and Sir Ithiako Ikpokpo respectively, representatives of BEDC and leaders of various communities, said that plans had also been concluded for Thames Vpower Group, a power generating firm, to establish a power plant in the area to enhance sustainable power supply to Isokoland.
In their remarks Egbabor and Ikpokpo lamented that epileptic power supply had led to the collapse of businesses in the communities, noting that the initiative was to ensure that electricity was available, realistic and affordable.
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Crisis brews in Delta community over kingship tussle
By Festus Ahon
ASABA—CRISIS is brewing in Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, over the rightful choice of a successor to Obi Albert Nwoko III, the traditional ruler of the kingdom who passed on early last month.
The family of Nwoko, traditional chiefs and kingmakers in the kingdom are divided over the matter, with a section of the palace installing Prince Justin Nwoko as king while Prince Uche Nwoko, an 18-year old is gaining popularity as the rightful successor.
Prince Uche’s supporters say he is more qualified on the ground that both of his parents are from Idumuje-Ugboko.
Community sources described the development as a set back to the customs of the people, alleging that the notification of relevant authorities and requisite formalities were not followed.
A family source told newsmen: “Any coronation should wait until after the three months burial rites for the late king.”
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Appeal Court sacks Edo lawmaker
By Gabriel Enogholase
BENIN—THE Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has in a unanimous decision, removed the All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker representing Ovia South-West constituency in Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Sunday Aghedo.
The appellate court declared Mr. Godwin Adenom, also of APC, winner of the general election into the Ovia South- West constituency of Edo State House of Assembly, held on April 11, 2015.
In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Moore Adumein, the court also set aside part of the judgment of the lower court on the primary election conducted by the APC on December 2, 2014 for selectting the party’s candidate for the general election held on April 11, 2015 into the Ovia South- West of the Assembly.
It also granted additional reliefs sought by the respondent as contained in paragraphs 16 (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h) and (I).
The court awarded the sum of N100,000 against the appellant.
It will be recalled that Adenomo scored the highest votes cast at the APC primary election for the selection of its candidate for Ovia South- West constituency polling 152 votes against 140 scored by Aghedo.
His opponent’s name was forwarded as the party’s candidate for the election and the three- man appeal panel set up by the party to look into his complaint upheld the decision of the party.
Dissatisfied with the decision of the party’s appeal panel, Adenomo dragged the APC and the primary election committee to court over imposition of the sacked lawmaker as the winner of the party’s primaries for the state House of Assembly election.
A Federal High Court sitting in Benin, in its judgemen, ordered the APC to conduct a fresh primary for the position but Adenomo rejected the ruling and headed to the appellate court.
Aghedo, not satisfied with the lower court’s judgment which set aside the decision of the party’s appeal panel and also invalidated the primary election conducted on December 2, 2014 and his election held on April 11, 2015, headed to the Appeal Court also.
Both Adenomo and Aghedo filed separate appeals against the decision of the trial court.
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Lagos dep gov lauds Rotary over school donation
ROTARY Club of Palmgrove Estate, District 9110 has donated 240 chairs and benches to Estate Senior Grammar School, Ilupeju in Lagos. The club also donated a borehole to the school.
Making the presentation, President of Rotary Club of Palmgrove Estate, Rot. Tarun Sanghvi said the club is interested in the education sector and will support educational institutions in the district and beyond.
According to him, the desire of Rotary Club to serve humanity, help communities and lift the standard of living of people in their communities.
Adebule said efforts and commitment of corporate organisations and all stakeholders would go a long way to enhance functional and quality education in Lagos State.
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Sunday, 29 January 2017
FirstBank organises campus storm to promote e-banking products
FIRST Bank of Nigeria Limited, as part of its engagement initiative to drive financial inclusion is organising Campus Storms to provide students and the Ivory Towers communities an opportunity to experience convenient and accessible banking offerings right at their doorstep.
The bank will be at the University of Benin (UniBen) and New Benin Market on January 24 – 27, 2017; Abia State Polytechnic & Ariaria Market on January 31-February 3, 2017; and Usman Danfodio University & Sokoto Main Market on February 7 – 10, 2017 to educate, engage, and introduce bespoke products amidst fun filled activities.
The bank’s products and services for this market include the XploreFirst accounts designed for youths between the ages 18 – 24 to promote saving culture and banking convenience for the youth and mass market customers.
Mass market customers
The other products that will be on display at the Storm are the FirstInstant Savings and FirstInstant Savings Plus accounts both of which enable customers open fully functional bank accounts, with minimal requirements from anywhere, at any time, via any of the Bank’s online platforms.
The Bank will also use the opportunity of the Storm to re-introduce its mobile banking service, Firstmonie which enables the banked, the unbanked and the under-banked Nigerians to have the opportunity to make mobile transfers as well as mobile payments anywhere they may be in Nigeria from the comfort of their mobile phones, simply by dialling *894# from a mobile phone and following the prompts that would ensue.
The students and the university communities will also be taken through the dynamics of the recently unveiled enhanced features on the Bank’s mobile banking app – Firstmobile – which enables customers to now carry out transactions such as domestic funds transfer from self-owned accounts to FirstBank accounts and other third party bank accounts; make quick airtime purchase for self and others on all mobile networks;
bills payments; such as DSTV and GOTV subscriptions, cheque services including confirm cheque and stop cheque; flight booking; and quick account services such as account balance inquiry, statement view and much more from their smartphones. Just recently, the Bank increased transaction limits on its FirstMobile Lifestyle app to a daily limit of N150,000.00 without the use of a token and a maximum total daily transaction limit of N1,000.000 (One million Naira).
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Ex-Elizade Varsity VC re-arraigned
By Onozure Dania
The former Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government, Ondo State, Professor Adekunle Oloyede, was weekend re-arraigned on a fresh seven-count charge.
Oloyede has been in detention for the past 11 days over the allegation levelled against him by the proprietor of the Elizade University, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo.
He, however, pleaded not guilty to the new charge preferred against him by the office of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
During the previous sitting, he was given stringent bail conditions, including depositing $250,000 , but weekend, the court granted him bail with moderate terms.
The charges, according to Mrs Kolade Oba, who represented the Attorney General, read: “That you Professor Adekunle Oloyede, on or about January 20, 2015 at about 10:30a.m. in Elizade University, Akure Magisterial District, did conspire with three others at large to commit a felony to wit, stealing and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 516 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol. 1, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.”
However, the lawyer to the accused, Olusola Oke, who asked for bail on liberal terms, said the charges are “distorted and not likely to be true.”
Oke told Magistrate Ayodeji Akinsanya that the allegations were unsubstantiated.
The court granted Oloyede N2 million bail and two sureties in like sum. He should also deposit his two international passports to the court registrar.
The case was adjourned to February 7 and 8 for trial.
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