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You Are A Disappointment, Umahi Tells Benin-Asaba Expressway Concessionaire

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...You should have been arrested for destruction of public assets From Chris Akhabue, Edo There was a mild drama yesterday in Benin City, Edo State, when the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, alongside the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, inspected the ongoing rehabilitation and expansion of the Benin-Asaba Expressway. The Minister expressed strong displeasure over the deplorable condition of portions of the strategic highway, particularly the manner in which the existing asphalt had been removed without adequate measures to protect the underlying road structure. Umahi, who was visibly angered by the state of the road, openly confronted the concessionaire handling the project, accusing the company of incompetence and poor execution. He also commended Governor Okpebholo for intervening to calm residents and commuters whose frustration, he said, could have resulted in civil unrest. “Governor, we want to thank you. Without you, there would have been an outbrea...
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2 YEARS OF ASPHALT: OKPEBHOLO’S ROAD REVOLUTION CONNECTING EDO CENTRAL, NORTH & SOUTH”

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_By Festus Alenkhe_ Two years ago, Edo people voted for action. Today, the evidence is on the ground — in the hum of graders, the laying of asphalt, and roads that were once death traps now opening up for business, farming, and daily life. Under * Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo *, the story of Edo’s infrastructure has changed from promises to projects. His administration has made road construction the loudest voice of government, and it is speaking clearly across * Edo Central, Edo North, and Edo South *. * SOME ROADS OPENED UP, CONCLUDED & READY FOR COMMISSIONING * The governor’s “SHINE agenda” is yielding visible results. Some projects are completed and awaiting commissioning, while others are at advanced stages: * Edo South – Benin & Environs * * Ramat Park Flyover * – Edo’s first flyover. Construction has reached 99% completion and will be ready for Commissioning in November,  2026. The 949-metre bridge with 350m and 214m adjoining roads is set...
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Dickson’s Democratic Style, Politics of Brotherhood, Empathy Deserves Commendation, Emulation — TDM

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At a time when political differences often degenerate into personal conflicts and hostility, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has continued to demonstrate that political competition and human compassion can coexist. This was recently demonstrated when Senator Dickson led other senior officials of the NDC on a condolence visit to His Excellency, Rotimi Peter Amaechi, over the death of his mother. The visit, according to the Dickson Movement for Democracy (TDM), was a powerful demonstration of political maturity, empathy and the spirit of brotherhood. It also showed that the death of a loved one should never be subjected to political considerations or partisan affiliations. TDM said Senator Dickson's decision to commiserate with Amaechi, despite their political differences and affiliations, reflects the kind of leadership and democratic values that should define Nigeria...
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Stop The Attack On Democracy In Edo, TDM Tells Okpebholo.

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...We will Resist Any Attempt To Undermine Our democratic Institutions_ The National Coordinator of the Dickson Movement for Democracy (TDM) and a prominent member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, has called on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to halt any move to repeal laws granting financial autonomy to the legislative and judicial arms of government in the state. Ogbidi described the reported proposal as a threat to the principles of separation of powers and the independence of democratic institutions. Speaking on the development in a release signed and made available to the press earlier today in Benin-City  he said the reported request by the Edo State Government to the State House of Assembly to repeal the laws granting autonomy to the judiciary and legislature was a cause for concern. According to him, such a move could make the two arms of government financially dependent on the executive, thereby undermining their ...
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Ikpoba Hill Youths Protest Benin-Asaba Road, Demand Urgent Federal, Edo Intervention

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By Chris Akhabue, Edo Youths from Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State on Wednesday barricaded parts of the Benin-Asaba Expressway in protest against the deplorable condition of the road, causing traffic gridlock and leaving several travellers stranded. The protesters, under the aegis of the Ikpoba Hill Youth Forum, demanded urgent intervention from the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, and the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, over what they described as the worsening condition of the federal road. Chairman of the forum, Kingsley Osemwingie, who spoke during the protest, said the demonstration was aimed at drawing the attention of the federal and state governments to the hardship being experienced by residents, motorists and businesses along the road corridor. Osemwingie said residents had been hopeful when the rehabilitation of the road was flagged off, following assurances that the project would be complete...
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Edo Governance: Okpebholo Not in Charge - TDM

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 _...alleged gross financial misconduct in EDHA, Speaks of Weak Procurement Process._  By Chris Akhabue, Benin City A prominent member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and National Secretary of The Dickson Movement (TDM), Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi, has alleged that Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not fully in control of governance in the state. Ogbidi made the allegation in a statement issued and made available to journalists in Benin City, in which he expressed concern over recent developments in the Edo State House of Assembly, particularly the removal of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku. According to him, the governor, as the chief executive and number one citizen of the state, ought to be sufficiently informed about major developments within the state, including issues involving the legislature. Ogbidi questioned the governor's reported claim that he was unaware of the moves leading to Agbebaku's removal, arguing that the de...
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Edo’s Dream To Be Cleanest State: Residents Collaboration imperative

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   By Chris Akhabue, Edo The ambition of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB) to make Edo the clea nest state in Nigeria is bold, timely and commendable. But while the government can provide the framework, policies, infrastructure, equipment, regulation and enforcement required to drive the initiative, the ultimate success of the campaign will depend largely on the willingness of residents to embrace and sustain the vision. Without the full cooperation and ownership of the project by the people, the ambition of making Edo the cleanest state risks remaining a worthy aspiration rather than a sustainable reality. In its determination to achieve this objective, the EWMB has embarked on a series of initiatives designed to transform the state’s environmental landscape. These include strengthening waste collection, maintaining existing dump sites, acquiring modern equipment, installing waste bins at strategic locations and introducing the EWMB Academy as part of a ...
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