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Edo PDP Aspirant Decries Under Funding Of NNDC
By Monday EBALU, Benin
Former Edo State Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Boss, Matthew Iduoriyekewmen has appealed to the federal government to increase the funding of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NNDC.
Iduoriyekewmen decried the series of abandoned projects owing to the underfunding of the Niger Delta Development Commission by the government and called for a halt of awarding new contracts until ongoing projects are completed, adding that the present debt profile of the Commission to contractors amounts to trillions of Naira arising from accumulation of certificate of performance of jobs done.
The frontline Peoples Democratic Party, PDP gubernatorial aspirant ahead of the 2016 governorship election who spoke with newsmen in Benin City however promised to lay a sustainable and vibrant economic foundation that will curtail the impact of the dwindling oil revenue when elected as governor.
Iduoriyekewmen equally condemned the Edo state Economic Committee headed by Godwin Obaseki which he called a total failure.
According to him, “can you tell me what that economic team has achieved in the last seven years because I have not seen anything on ground? How has the committee affected the life of average Edo person?
Until we go beyond the situation where state governments continue relying on statutory allocation from the federal account, then we are not ready to move forward. Every government should be able to look inwards’’
‘’The Obaseki team only succeeded in putting economic burden on Edo people, hence you found that all the petty traders including foreign investors and electronic sellers are massively re-locating to neighboring states owing to excessive taxation’’, he observed. Meanwhile, A ubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo state and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2012, Maj-Gen. Charles Airhiavbere has said he is the aspirant to beat in the forthcoming primaries of the party dismissing claims by a section of the party that the state leadership of the party has anointed a particular aspirant ahead of the APC primaries.
Airhiavbere while inundating his kinsmen of his guber ambition on at Agbodo community in Edo, assured that only the best candidate will emerge in the primaries saying, “Edo State cannot afford to be different in the political scheme of things in the APC led government in the country.”
“The APC Primaries in Lagos, Kogi and Bayelsa states were all transparent and Edo State cannot be different, coupled with the fact that Edo state is the only APC state in the South-South. Nobody will impose candidate for Edo APC and only the best candidate will be accepted”, Airhiavbere said.
He however called on the contestants on the platform of the
All Progressives Congress (APC), to see the primaries as an exercise to
test their popularity amongst the party delegates noting that the
President Mohammadu Buhari led APC government is known for
transparency and frowns at disrespect for the rule of law.
According to him, “the National Leadership of the ruling APC will
ensure transparency at the Edo APC primaries to ensure that the
electoral process is not skewed in favour of a particular or anointed
aspirant.”
By: Fabian Apechihin
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, following the pontiff’s recent calls for peace amid rising global tensions.
Speaking to reporters, Trump described the pope as “very liberal” and criticised his stance on security and foreign policy, particularly in relation to Iran. (https://www.kwtx.com)
The remarks came shortly after Pope Leo urged world leaders to end violence and avoid escalating conflicts. During an address at St. Peter’s Basilica, he condemned war and called for restraint, warning against what he described as growing global instability. (Vatican News)
Trump reiterated his criticism on social media, stating he did not support a pope who, in his view, appeared soft on issues like nuclear threats.
Despite the sharp comments, both the White House and the Holy See have recently downplayed reports of a serious rift, maintaining that relations remain cordial.
Tensions between the two sides have, however, been building over key issues, including U.S. foreign policy, immigration, and the use of military force. The pope has consistently called for dialogue and peaceful resolution, while Trump has defended a more hardline approach.
The exchange highlights a rare and growing public disagreement between a U.S. president and the leader of the Catholic Church.
The Nigerian military is facing scrutiny after an airstrike by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai reportedly hit a market area, leaving dozens feared dead.
According to a military statement, the operation targeted Jilli, described as a stronghold of Boko Haram, located in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
However, officials confirmed that civilians from Yobe State—particularly from Geidam Local Government Area—who had travelled to the Jilli weekly market for trading activities were among those affected.
The injured victims were reportedly evacuated to a specialist hospital in Geidam, where they are currently receiving treatment.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and condemnation. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar described the strike as a tragic mistake and called for a thorough investigation and accountability.
The development has renewed concerns over civilian casualties linked to military operations, as authorities continue to assess the situation and investigate the circumstances surrounding the strike.
Tension has risen following the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect by troops of Operation Hadin Kai over his alleged role in a deadly attack in Borno State.
The suspect, identified simply as Tijjani, was reportedly apprehended on Sunday while on his way to purchase food for members of his group.
Military sources linked him to the attack that led to the killing of Oseni Braimah and three other soldiers. Braimah, who commanded the 29 Task Force Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai, was killed during an assault on a military base by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.
In a video circulating online, the suspect said he was arrested in Ngamdu and admitted participating in attacks on Benisheik and Ngamdu.
He claimed that his group operated from Jilli, where they regrouped after attacks. According to him, he had been sent with a large sum of money to procure logistics before his arrest.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement regarding the development.
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