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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  A group known as Concerned Ovia North-East People on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the premises of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), calling on Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene in what it described as an attempt to impose a non-indigene as chairman of the Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The protesters specifically urged the governor to prevail on Chief Lucky Imasuen, a one time Deputy Governor of Edo State, to immediately halt what they alleged is the imposition of Mr. Christopher Eriamatoe for the position of executive chairman of the council. Addressing journalists during the protest, the spokesperson for the group, Hon. Lugard Iyennoma, condemned the move, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the principles of fairness and local representation. In a protest letter addressed to the governor, the group appealed for his urgent intervention. “We write to respectfully seek your urgent int...

The Elder’s Council of Amagba Community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State on Monday, 9th of March, 2026 requested property owners to meet the property verification and authentication committee with their relevant documents to establish the authenticity of their claims. This was stated in a press statement signed by Omoregbe Osunde and Nosakhare Igbinidu, Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Amagba Community Land Verification Committee. The Committee said that this become important due to the incessant complaints by property owners in Amagba Village of encroachments and re-allocation of their properties. The statement further urged the property owners to meet with the committee at the Amagba Community Town Hall, Monday to Friday between the hours of 10.00am to 5.00pm daily.

The Coalition Of Edo Civil Society Organization a socio- political organization based in Benin City the Edo State capital has cautioned politicians to desist from creating unnecessary tension in the state   In a press statement issued today in Benin-City and signed by the conveners, Braimoh Idris and Andrew Akhere the group said they were saddened by the tales of peddled by what they described as enemies of Edo State. According to the statement, "We are saddened about the tales by moonlight peddled by enemies of Edo State over last Tuesday's events in Benin City, wherein leaders of the African Democratic Congress claimed they were attacked and shot at their party secretariat and residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. " It is disgusting to see a former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, succeeded to spin the narrative to gain public sympathy that he escaped assassination and was shot at. "It is even more worrisome to read in respected newspapers like t...

The leadership of the Edo Labour Party (LP) has debunked the rumour of the party collapsing into African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a defection program planned for tomorrow and therefore urged the general public to disregard the insinuation as it said the rumor was erroneous . Addressing journalists in a press conference at the premises of the Edo Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Benin City the Edo State capital, the Chairman of the Party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi urged the general public to disregard the insinuation adding that the defection of an individual doesn't translate to the collapsing of the party into another. According to him, "The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) Edo State has observed with deep concern and utter dismay the recent activities of some members of our party. After repeated, but utterly unsuccessful attempts to lure the party's established State Executive Committee, Local Government Area (LGA) structures, and ward-lev...

The managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Transnational Company limited, Mr Oris Akhere Okpebho has applauded the honors Award bestowed on the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo by the New Telegraph Newspaper saying it was an indication of the transformative leadership quality of the governor. This was contained in a press release personally signed and made available to the press in Benin-City the Edo State capital. According to him, "on behalf of my family and members of staff of Transnational Company Limited, I extend our most profound congratulations to His Excellency, Monday Okpebholo, on the conferment of the distinguished Governor of the Year in Education Award by the esteemed New Telegraph Newspaper. " This eminent recognition stands as a resounding affirmation of Your Excellency’s visionary statesmanship, strategic foresight, and steadfast dedication to the revitalisation and advancement of the education sector. Through bold reforms, pu...

From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Edo State chapter of Yaris Drivers Association, today staged a peaceful protest against the state government's directive of mandatory painting of their vehicles with the state colour code. According to them, adopting the state colour code will hinder them access to areas they hitherto were accessing. The group in their large numbers with placards with different inscriptions such as "Painting Is Not Security, The Code Is The Security", "Yaris Drivers Are Responsible People", "We Are Not Criminals Or Kidnappers", said it is not the solution to rising insecurity in the state. Addressing Journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council secretariat, chairman of the Association, Mr. Paul Evbuomwan said while they are in support of the governor's fight against insecurity, he believes that giving the drivers codes would be better as it will help in tracking cabs used for criminal activities...