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...always insisting on prudence, self reliance, and financial sustainability of the party..._ At a time when financial transparency and accountability remain major concerns in Nigeria’s political space, the management of party finances by the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is being presented as a departure from the conventional approach to political party administration. The Dickson Movement (TDM), in an assessment of the party’s internal financial management, said the leadership of the NDC had demonstrated that political parties could operate with greater transparency, financial discipline and accountability. According to a prominent  chieftain of NDC and national Coordinator of The Dickson Movement for Democracy, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, the leadership style of the National Leader of the NDC, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Henry Siriake Dickson, has been central to what it described as the party’s emerging culture of financial prudence and ...

Script By Festus Alenkhe. Education is the foundation upon which every thriving society is built. And at the heart of that foundation are teachers. In a landmark decision, the Edo State Governor, * Senator Monday Okpebholo *, has approved the employment of * 6,000 teachers * into the state’s public school system. This is not just a recruitment exercise. It is a rescue mission for basic education in Edo State. For too long, many of our schools, especially in the rural areas, operated with skeletal staff. Some schools had more pupils than teachers. Others depended on PTA teachers and volunteers just to keep classes running. The result was predictable: poor learning outcomes, teacher burnout, and declining confidence in public schools. That narrative is changing. Reports from across the state confirm that * most schools in rural areas now have teachers working in their schools *. For communities that had almost given up on government presence in education, this is a new da...

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Monday, August 31st,  received a newly donated ambulance from the federal government to bolster emergency medical response. Speaking during the ambulance presentation by the federal government delivered by the Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Prof. Ize-Iyamu said that the donation would significantly strengthen patient care and emergency operations. The CMD expressed gratitude for the ongoing federal support under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged judicious use of the ambulance.  "We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government under the Renewed Hope Agenda for the invaluable support to UBTH. This donation will enhance our emergency medical services and deliver our mandate to provide quality healthcare delivery. " Presenting the ambulance to UBTH on behalf of the federal government, the Edo State De...

... _Some aspirants voluntarily withdrawing cases in court._  The National Leader of the NDC, Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has continued to demonstrate remarkable statesmanship, political experience and strategic leadership in his efforts to reconcile aggrieved stakeholders within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by a prominent member of the party and  national coordinator of the Dickson Movement (TDM) Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi," In recent weeks, Dickson has intensified engagements with critical stakeholders, aggrieved party members and aspirants who contested the recently concluded primaries, particularly in the South-East and South-West. " The meetings, which have at times lasted several hours into the night, have provided opportunities for the various parties to express their grievances, while the NDC National Leader has patiently listened to their concerns and offered counsel aimed at rebuilding tru...

On behalf of my family, and the entire management and staff of Tranoris Construction Nigeria Limited, I warmly felicitate with His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Executive Governor of Edo State, on the joyous occasion of his 56th birthday. Your Excellency, this remarkable milestone is an opportunity to celebrate not only your life and achievements, but also your commitment to the progress, development, and transformation of Edo State. Your dedication to public service, leadership, and the well-being of the people continues to inspire confidence and hope for a brighter future. As you mark your 56th year, I pray that Almighty God grants you greater wisdom, sound health, strength, and courage to continue providing purposeful leadership to the good people of Edo State. May your administration be blessed with remarkable accomplishments, peace, unity, and sustainable development. May the years ahead bring you greater opportunities to make lasting contributions to the g...

...his tested loyalty, influences support from past leaders._  By Chris Akhabue, Benin As political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the political credentials, consistency and democratic convictions of the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, have been identified as major sources of confidence for the party’s candidates across the country. According to the national Coordinator of the Dickson Movement For Democracy (TDM) and a prominent member of NDC, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, the Dickson’s longstanding record of political engagement, ideological consistency and commitment to opposition politics has strengthened the confidence of NDC candidates preparing to contest elective positions at both the national and state levels. TDM described Dickson as a political figure with the capacity to defend the interests of the party and its candidates, while remaining ...