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By Ehichioya Steve Odion  The dominance of Iruekpen Community in Esan West local government area in the politics of Edo Central is on the radar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Attention had to be directed at this obvious anomaly following increasing complaints by some political interests within Edo State of marginalization. This most loud in Edo North where the people of Owan and Akoko Edo have been at the receiving end in the hands of Etsako West that has for a long time positioned itself to grabbing all the political positions meant for Edo North. But attention seems to shift from the political marginalization that has been perpetrated in Edo Central since 1999 when democratic governance was restored in the country after many years of military dictatorship. In Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency, Iruekpen Community in Esan West local government area has occupied 90% of the National Assembly positions since 1999. Can this case be described as ...

The Management of Ambrose Alli University has firmly dismissed reports suggesting an impending crisis within the institution, describing such claims as misleading, unfounded, and deliberately sensational. In an official rejoinder issued in response to a publication titled “AAU Ekpoma on the Verge of Crisis as Management Dares Governing Council, Visitor,” the University authorities stated that there is no conflict between Management, the Governing Council, or the Visitor. According to the statement, the University remains stable and fully operational, with its administrative processes anchored on established laws and institutional procedures. Management emphasized that its relationship with the Governing Council is guided by mutual respect and strict adherence to the legal framework governing the institution. The University leadership rejected allegations of administrative misconduct, including claims of withholding entitlements, disrupting Council operations, or acting in d...

There are insinuations that the management of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma May be heading for a coalition with the university's Governing Council and by extension the Visitor, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.  Unconfirmed reports from the institution indicate that the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Eunice Omonzejie who was appointed on the 22nd of September 2025, came prepared for a battle royal with everyone and everything that may appear equal or superior in authority to her office. The daring Vice-Chancellor went straight for the jugular of the Governing Council by withholding their statutory entitled allowances for months and withdrawing the vehicles allocated for conveying Council members to and fro Ekpoma for their statutory meetings.  It was also gathered that Madam Vice-Chancellor also relocated the council members from their previous hotel to a less befitting one where they were not entitled to even table water. It was reported that ...

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...