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Defaulters of Environmental Laws in Edo to Face Prosecution — EDWMB

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The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EDWMB), Amb. Dr. Enehita Inegbenehi, has warned that residents who violate environmental sanitation laws in the state will be prosecuted in accordance with existing regulations. Dr. Inegbenehi issued the warning on Saturday in Benin City after monitoring the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across parts of the metropolis. Addressing journalists shortly after the exercise, he expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, noting that the state government’s efforts to improve cleanliness and sanitation are beginning to yield visible results. “I can boldly say that we are on the right track in our efforts to keep Edo State clean. While we may not yet be where we aspire to be, we are certainly no longer where we used to be,” he said. He recalled that the sanitation situation in the state was significantly worse two years ago but has since improved considerably. However, he emphasized that authorities...
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DR. RAYMOND ANTHONY ALEOGHO DOKPESI, OFR — THE VOICE THAT REFUSED TO DIE

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Today, and indeed every day, Nigeria remembers High Chief Dr. Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR — a man whose life was not merely lived, but poured out in service to nationhood, democracy, media freedom, and humanity. Some men pass through history. Others leave footprints upon it. Raymond Dokpesi carved his name into the soul of Nigeria. A polished maritime engineer with a doctorate degree and an uncommon brilliance of mind, Dokpesi first distinguished himself in the maritime sector, where his reforms and innovations transformed the industry and earned him admiration from both government and workers alike. Wherever he stood, excellence followed. Whatever he touched, progress answered. Yet destiny had prepared him for something greater. He left the maritime world and stepped into broadcasting — and there, he became a colossus. A giant. A light-bearer in an era overshadowed by fear, censorship, and military intimidation. Today, as Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day, it is im...
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NUPSRAW Chairman Appeals for Release of International Passport, VISA Amid ILO Conference Dispute

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Benin City, Edo State —The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Public Service Reportorial, Secretarial, Data Processors and Allied Workers (NUPSRAW), Edo State Council, Comrade Ireotoi Kingsley, has appealed to the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for urgent intervention over the alleged withholding of his International Passport and VISA despite approval for participation at the forthcoming International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference. According to Comrade Kingsley, there was no official restriction or directive preventing interested officials of NUPSRAW from applying for participation in the ILO Conference. Acting on that understanding, he applied through the National Office and was subsequently nominated by the Nigeria Labour Congress as No. 64 on the official list of delegates. He disclosed that in the course of processing the trip, he personally paid the sum of N160,000 for the VISA application through Hon. Uche and further spent approximately N750,000...
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Edo Waste Management MD Felicitates Muslims on Eid

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The Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board, Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehiha, has felicitated Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid. He prayed that the Eid would strengthen faith, promote kindness, and inspire continued care for others. “As we celebrate this special day, may the blessings of Allah bring peace, joy, and fulfilment to you and your family,” he said. Dr. Enehita-Inegbenehiha also urged residents to keep their environment clean and healthy throughout the celebration.
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FG offers free Obstetric Fistula treatment in Edo, seeks media Collaboration for awarenes

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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Medical Director of the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Ugbor, Benin City, Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye, has said the Federal Government is providing completely free treatment for women suffering from obstetric fistula, including surgery, feeding and transportation support. Speaking during a free medical outreach session with journalists in Benin City, Sunday-Adeoye said the facility was established to provide specialised care for women living with Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Recto Vaginal Fistula (RVF), conditions that result in the uncontrollable leakage of urine and faeces through the vagina. He explained that the centre, located along Ugbor Community Road in Benin City, is the fourth and newest National Obstetric Fistula Facility established by the Federal Government to address the growing burden of obstetric fistula across the country. According to him, the hospital is designed to cater for patients in Edo State, the South-South geopo...
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Edo Government Issues Flood Alert, Warns Against Drain Blockage as Rains Intensify

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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Edo State Government has renewed its warning about the increasing threats of flooding and erosion as the rainy season intensifies, urging residents to stop dumping refuse in drainage channels. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua, gave the warning while addressing journalists in Benin City, stressing the urgency of the situation. He said the move followed recent advisories from the Federal Government on the growing dangers posed by climate change. Afegbua described flooding and erosion as serious and recurring challenges that require urgent collective action, particularly during peak rainfall. He noted that the state government is taking proactive steps through improved infrastructure and environmental planning. According to him, ongoing road construction projects across the state now include drainage systems as a key flood-control measure. He explained that these drains are designed to channel rainwater safely aw...
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Edo South APC Primary: Senator Imasuen Denied Opportunity to Vote, Demands Probe Over ‘Sham’ Exercise

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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has condemned the conduct of Monday’s All Progressives Congress senatorial primary in Uhunwonde Local Government Area of Edo State, describing the exercise as a “sham” allegedly designed to favour a preferred aspirant. Imasuen, who spoke while reacting to events at his polling unit in Umagbae North Ward 5, Urhokuosa, said he was effectively denied the opportunity to vote following what he described as a chaotic and manipulated process. The lawmaker accused leaders of the party of openly adopting a preferred candidate ahead of the exercise and intimidating members into supporting that aspirant. “There’s nothing satisfactory about this sham of election they did today and it’s very unfortunate because as a loyal party member, I expected something better than this,” he said. According to him, the warning signs emerged days before the primary when some ward chairmen allegedly infor...
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