Eko 2012: Edo athletes unsure of participation

Eko 2012: Edo athletes unsure of participation

There are strong indications that Edo State, third place finisher in the 2011 National Sports Festival, tagged Garden City Games may not take part in this year’s event scheduled for November 27 to December 9 in Lagos due to lack of funds. Sources close to the Edo State Sports Council in Benin city revealed that Governor Oshiomhole is playing hide and seek with the athletes as he has refused to approve funds for the National Sports Festival that is 17 days away.
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Swearing in Nov 12: Okpamen calls for peace in Edo State

Swearing in Nov 12: Okpamen calls for peace in Edo State

The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adams Oshiomhole on Public Affairs, Hon. Henry Okpamen, has called all aggrieved persons and political parties in the state to drop litigations and come together to join hands with the Governor of the state in order to move the state forward to the next level and urges the people of Edo to continue to accord support and keep praying for the governor and come out enmass as the Comrade governor takes oath of office for 2nd term.

Funke Akindele returns in A Wish

Funke Akindele returns in A Wish

Talented Nollywood actress and Brand Ambassador, Funke Akindele-Oloyede returns in this romantic comedy, “A Wish” directed and produced by award winning actor cum filmmaker, Elvis Chucks.

Oshiomhole’s wife resurrects through golf tourney

Oshiomhole’s wife resurrects through golf tourney

Two years after she departed this world, Clara, the late wife of the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, will be remembered through a five-star golf tournament at the lush course of the UBTH (University of Benin Teaching Hospital) Golf Club in Benin. Event date is December 8 and 9.

The thrills of Obama’s historic victory

The thrills of Obama’s historic victory

As supporters of the Democratic party and President Barack Obama gathered at Times Square on November 6 to support their hero, watchers of United States election night 2012 miles away werenot left out of the drama as they were treated to a cocktail of fun for over 300 people invited to Eko Hotel and Suits, Victoria Island, Lagos.