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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...

From Chris Akhabue  The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has dismissed reports of internal divisions within the party, insisting that preparations for the forthcoming party congress are on course and that the APC remains united behind the state governor and national leadership. Speaking during a media chat in Benin City, yesterday, Tenebe addressed several issues ranging from his relationship with former Edo State Governor and party leader, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, to concerns about party inclusiveness, opposition defections, and the party’s electoral strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said there was no rift within the APC leadership describing the claim of a strained relationship between him and Senator Oshiomhole as unfounded, stating that the APC leadership in Edo State remains cohesive. According to him, "the party’s current leader in the state is Governor Monday Okpeholo, and any perceived dif...

…We must clear construction corridors of obstructions and street trading — Osemwigie From Chris Akhabue  Construction work on the Benin–Asaba Expressway has recorded significant progress following the voluntary intervention of youths from Ikpoba Hill who stepped in to decongest traffic and protect the construction corridor from obstruction. Chairman of the Ikpoba Hill Youths Forum, Comrade Kingsley Osemwigie, identified unsafe and unconventional driving habits by bus drivers and other road users as one of the major challenges slowing down work on the road. Osemwigie made this known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the construction site, where he was personally supervising traffic control efforts coordinated by youths in the area. According to him, reckless driving, including driving against traffic, has been a major cause of gridlock and interference with construction activities. “Bus drivers and other road users often drive against traffic, causing gridloc...