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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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We Will Confiscate Wares On Walkways, Prosecute Violators Dumping Refuse On Road Medians-Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi

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The Edo State Waste Management Board has announced plans to begin confiscating goods of traders who have converted pedestrian walkways into selling points and to prosecute violators dumping refuse on road medians. Managing Director of the board, Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, said the enforcement follows the expiration of a seven-day notice issued to the two categories of offenders. According to Enehita-Inegbenehi, the practices contribute to environmental degradation, traffic obstruction, flooding, and public health risks. Under the Edo State Sanitation and Pollution Management Law of 2025, traders, shop owners, market women, residents, and members of the public are prohibited from conducting business on roads and walkways or dumping refuse in unauthorized areas. Those who fail to comply will face prosecution through the State’s Sanitation Mobile Court. “Public roads, medians, and walkways are not marketplaces or dumping grounds,” Enehita-Inegbenehi said.  He urged resi...
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