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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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IKPEA’S TOWN HALL: A NEW STANDARD OF LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY IN EDO CENTRAL

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Ikpea Media Team Network What Senator Joseph Ikpea did yesterday in Edo Central is exactly what representative democracy should look like. By convening a town hall under the theme _“Deepening Legislative Accountability, Development Dialogue, and Inclusive Participation,”_ the Distinguished Senator has shown that he is very articulating in his doing, and more importantly, very deliberate. * 3 reasons this meeting matters: * * 1. Clarity Over Confusion *  For too long, our people have judged lawmakers only by roads and buildings. Senator Ikpea, with the support of elder statesmen like Gen. Cecil Esekhaigbe and legal minds like Rt. Hon. Patrick Ikhariale and Rt. Hon. Barr. Friday Ituah, took time to educate constituents on the constitutional roles of the legislature. Lawmaking, representation, appropriation, oversight. Not contract award. That is leadership. * 2. Unity Over Division *  At a time when politics divides, Ikpea chose unity. He deliberately opened...
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2027: Osun Election a Wake-Up Call, Results Must Be Decided at Polling Units, Not Courts — TDM

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From Chris Akhabue Edo,  A prominent member of the NDC and  National Secretary of The Dickson Movement for Democracy,  (TDM), Comrade Emmanuel, has described the outcome of the recent Osun State governorship election as a victory for democracy and the people, while warning opposition parties against becoming complacent ahead of the 2027 general elections. TDM congratulated the people of Osun State on the victory of Governor Ademola Adeleke, said the outcome of the election should serve as a wake-up call for political parties and stakeholders to intensify preparations for the 2027 polls in safeguarding their votes. He maintained that the 2027 general election must be conducted in a manner that ensures that the people's votes count, stressing that electoral outcomes should be determined at the polling units rather than through prolonged legal battles in the courts. According to him, the Osun election, although largely credible, was not completely free of violenc...
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EWMB Takes Environmental Campaign To Aduwawa Market, Rewards Cleanest Shops‎

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‎BENIN CITY – The Edo State Waste Management Board, EWMB, in collaboration with the EWMB Academy, has taken its environmental awareness campaign to the Aduwawa Market community in Benin City, in another step toward building a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally responsible Edo State. ‎ ‎The Aduwawa outreach was aimed at sensitising market stakeholders on the importance of maintaining clean surroundings, proper waste disposal, patronising approved waste channels, and making cleanliness a shared responsibility. ‎ ‎A major highlight of the programme was the celebration of positive environmental behaviour. Rewards were presented to shops and market spaces that demonstrated commendable adherence to proper waste management and cleanliness practices.  ‎ ‎According to the Board, the approach reinforces a critical message: environmental responsibility should not only be enforced, it should also be recognised, encouraged and rewarded. ‎ ‎The outreach was more than an awar...
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Edo Government Defends Motorcycle Ban in Benin, Cites Rising Security Concerns

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...70 cases of child defilement  recorded in Edo- Abdallah By Chris Akhabue, Edo The Edo State Government has defended its restriction on motorcycle operations in the Benin metropolis, saying the measure was introduced primarily to address growing security concerns and protect residents. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, stated this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Benin City. Afegbua explained that intelligence and security reports received by the government had raised concerns over the use of motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, in criminal activities, including kidnapping and robbery. According to him, some criminal elements allegedly use motorcycles to pick up unsuspecting passengers before taking them to isolated locations, where they dispossess them of their valuables. “We are not pretending about it. The reason why this was done was purely for security reasons. The kind of reports we receive daily has become a security conc...
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