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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strong collaboration with the private sector as a pathway to economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. Speaking at the 2026 Trade Fair Pre-Launch Dinner in Benin City, the Commissioner for Business, Trade and Investment, Omoh Anabor, emphasized that strategic partnerships between government and businesses are critical to unlocking the state’s economic potential.  He made the statement on Thursday while representing Governor Monday Okpebholo at the event, which was hosted by the Benin Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA). Anabor noted that the Ministry is dedicated to working closely with BENCCIMA and other stakeholders within a framework anchored on transparency, accountability, and mutual trust. According to him, such collaboration is vital not only for the success of the forthcoming trade fair but also for building a system tha...

By Chris Akhabue, Edo A global autism initiative, , has announced plans to commemorate with a free autism screening exercise and public awareness campaign in Benin City, Edo State. The event, scheduled for April 2, 2026, is aimed at promoting early detection of autism, increasing public understanding of the condition, and providing support resources for affected families. Speaking ahead of the event, the Edo State Coordinator of the initiative, God’s Choice Osagie, described autism as a developmental condition that affects communication, learning, behaviour, and social interaction. She noted that while awareness is gradually improving, reliable data on autism prevalence in Nigeria remains limited. “In Nigeria, the prevalence of autism appears to be rising, but there is insufficient data to accurately capture its scope,” she said. “In contrast, countries like the United States have structured data systems. This gap highlights the need for increased awareness, ea...

From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced its readiness to conduct the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and the National Gifted Examination. This was disclosed in Benin City during a public sensitisation programme organised by officials of the Council.  Speaking at the event, NECO’s Head of Public Relations and Information, Obadigie Idahosa, who represented the Edo State Coordinator, Mrs Joyce Ominiabohs, said the exercise was aimed at informing the public about the upcoming examinations. According to Idahosa, the National Gifted Examination is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, while the National Common Entrance Examination will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. He explained that only final-year primary school pupils are eligible for the NCEE into Unity Colleges, provided they are not less than 10 years old by September 2026. For the National Gifted Examination, candidates must be at least 11 years old b...

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Benin City — Online journalists in Edo State under the umbrella of Edo Online Media Practitioners have inaugurated a new executives to lead the association for the next three years, with a mandate to reposition digital news management in the state. The officers were elected at its Congress held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, in Benin. The newly inaugurated executives are: Sam Dada Ayokhai — Chairman Charity Ozigbo-Esere — Vice chairman  Chris Akhabue — Secretary Kingsley Abavo — Asst Secretary  Stephen Ehichoya Odion — Treasurer Monday Oise — Financial Secretary  Lucky Isibor — Auditor A former Editor of Nigerian Observer, Enahoro Eubaldus, who presided over the oath-taking, urged the new leadership to raise standards in digital journalism to match peers nationwide. In a remarks after taking the oath, Sam Dada Ayokhai who was elected Chairman said the body would operate in line ...

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...