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Editor-in-Chief , SME Media, Saintmoses Eromosele has urged Edo journalists to support Festus Alenkhe in his bid to secure a second tenure in office for the position of the state council chairman. He made the appeal in a message signed and made available to the press earlier today in Benin City the Edo State capital. According to the statement, Festus Alenkhe has brought so much innovation to the Edo NUJ and said that it was therefore imperative that journalists in Edo support his second term ambition  "Given his extraordinary track record and the positive changes he has brought to the NUJ, it is imperative that we continue to support Comrade Festus Alenkhe JP in his quest for another term as Chairman of the NUJ, Edo State Council.  His vision, commitment, and proven ability to drive progress are exactly what we need to keep moving forward. According to the statement, "I am honored to pay tribute to Comrade Festus Alenkhe JP., FSGl., mnipr, a man whose dedication

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The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.  The Deputy Speaker, Mrs Maria Oligbi-Edeko who made the call in Benin during a rally by Smile Africa international youth initiative, said a state of emergency was the only solution to tackling the menace.  The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is being held on June 26 every year.  Speaking on behalf of the speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, Oligbi-Edeko said drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking were the bane of criminality in the state and nation at large.  She noted that drug traffickers were the worst criminals that should not be tolerated in any community and in states that wants to make progress.  She explained that drug problem presents multifaceted challenges that touched the lives of millions of people adding that, the impact of drug abuse was far-reaching and complex.  She stated

The convener  of the OBIDIENTS for Ai Crusade,  Fred Atiomo,   has said that the state- wide crusade which is aimed at ensuring a one hundred and fifty thousand ( 150,000) votes for Asue Ighodalo, in the coming Edo governorship election will  hold next week in Edo Central adding that it was  a Clarion call for all Edo People to be unanimous in their  resolve for the salvation of Edo state through the ballot in the coming Edo governorship election. He made the call recently in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, while addressing a  crowd of  OBIDIENTS crusade supporters for Asue Ighodalo in the coming Edo governorship election. According to him, "in the annals of Edo state's tumultuous political landscape, a groundswell of fervent support has erupted, heralding the emergence of a formidable, competent and credible contender for the gubernatorial seat - Barr. Asue Ighodalo. This clarion call, spearheaded by the ardent OBIDIENTS for  Asue Ighodalo represents an unpreced

A prominent social political affairs analyst, Professor Chris Mustapha Nwokobia jnr has said that nations are built when leadership is centered around Competence stressing that Barrister Asue Ighodalo is a presidential personality contesting for a Governorship position in Edo. He made the disclosure over the weekend in Benin City, the Edo state capital, in a symposium organized by the OBIDIENTS movement for Asue Ighodalo with the theme " Role Of Leadership In Attaining Edo Of Our Dream" According to Prof Nwankobia, "nations are built when the criteria for the choice of leadership is centered around Competence, Character and credibility of leadership not on incontinence of mundane considerations of partisan politics and other pecuniary considerations adding that Asue Ighodalo is a presidential material running for a Governorship position in Edo State.  "Peter Obi has been accused of anti-Party activities because of the infusion of the OBIDIENTS phenomen

. The Chairman of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Edo State chapter, Dr. James Abulimen has Congratulated Comrade Festus Alenkhe on his induction into NIPR, describing his leadership contributions to the field of Journalism as unwavering . The induction ceremony which was held in the federal Capital territory, Abujà today 20th, June, 2024 had other NUJ members inducted as members of NIPR. This was disclosed in a press statement signed and made available by the Publicity Committee Chairman of NIPR , Edo State chapter, Comrade Paul Okojie in Benin City. According to the statement, the induction reflects Alenkhe’s exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to the field of journalism. “The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations is a leading professional body that admits individuals who are qualified and have the ability to demonstrated exemplary performance and dedication . Comrade Festus Alenkhe’s induction in Abuja today is a testament to his extensive experti

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The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II has affirmed that the candidate of the Labour Party in the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election, Mr Olumide Akpata is a true indigene of Benin Kingdom. Oba Ewuare II disclosed this when Akpata, in company of the party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi visited the Palace to seek the royal blessing as the party begins its electioneering campaigns for the election. The Oba recalled how he supported the Labour Party candidate as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Oba Ewuare II also noted that though Akpata is not a member of the Benin Royal family, he is distantly related to the Palace. Akpata in his address said that he was in the Palace to inform the Oba before commencing campaign for his gubernatorial ambition He also told the Oba that the party will visit the 192 wards in the 18 Local Government Areas of the state to present his manifesto to the electorate and

The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko has celebrated Matthew Okpebholo, Bishop, Church of God Mission, Uromi on his birthday anniversary.  In a statement, Oligbi-Edeko described Bishop Okpebholo as an educationist, a true man of God and a philanthropist per excellence who has provided solutions and contributed to the development of the state.  She also described him as a very simple clergyman with a kind heart, who has made worshipping God so appealing to the people.  On behalf of the people of Esan North-East constituency 2, I pray that the good Lord preserve his kind heart and keep it pure and may he build a thicker hedge of protection around you and your family in Jesus' name. Happy birthday son of the most high God!

  By Chris Tony Akhabue  The Current scarcity and skyrocketing prices of commodities in markets in the Benin metropolis and other parts of the state have been attributed to the activities of devious union leaders in various markets in the state. Recently the President of Traders Welfare Union of Nigeria, Comrade Lucky Orukpe, said this while addressing journalists at the premises of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) during a peaceful protest in Benin City as a result of the excruciating sufferings occasioned by exorbitant prices of commodities due to negative activities of market union leaders. He told journalists that the current hardship as a result of scarcity of commodities which have astronomically raised the prices of commodities in various markets in the state was due to the unwholesome practices of union leaders in those markets. According to him, the activities of Union leaders in the markets were causing more harm tha

High Chief Francis Inegbeniki, a high profile politician and Chairman, CEO, Ine conglomerate, has said that he has not rescinded his decision to resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration a few hours ago in a press briefing at the premises of the Edo state council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)  Chief Francis Inegbeniki, the Uzoya of Esan land who, until his resignation yesterday from the party, was the state Vice Chairman of the party, said that he had to resign from the party as a result of what he described as some recent developments in his LGA and the state which he considered against his core values and principles adding that a political tsunami was about to happen in Edo as his exit from the party was going to be followed by so many other defectors . According to him, "there comes a time in the life of every man when some hard decisions must be taken not only in one's interest but in the general interest of his Peop

Chief Francis Inegbeniki, the Vice-Chairman (Edo Central) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo state chapter, has resigned his membership of the party, stating that he’s taking the hard decision in the interest of the people of his Senatorial District. In a letter addressed to the chairman of Ward 9, Opoji, in Esan Central Local Government Area, Inegbeniki, the Uzoya of Esan land noted that after 25 years as a successful grassroot politician and a founding father of the APC in Edo State, he has come to the realisation that there are some recent developments in the party that conflicts with his core values. According to the statement titled, “Letter of resignation of my membership of All Progressives Congress (APC)”, stated that, ” There comes a time in the life of every man when some hard decisions must be taken, not in ones interest, but in the general interest of his people. This is one of such moments. Adding that, “After 25 years as an active, financial and de

Elders and leaders Of lgbobi, a community located in Upper Ekenwan road in Ovia North East Local government area of Edo state have urged members of the public to ignore the unwholesome activities of some persons trying to put the community in bad light.  In a Statement in Benin city , the Odionwere of Igbobi, Chief Peter Ugiagbe cautioned those trying to forment trouble in the peaceful community to exercise restraint and tow the path of peace.  The statement said , Ozumu is the name of a shrine in the area under Igbobi and not a community.   He appealed to one pastor Festus Osayemwenre Egharevba who is not from Igbobi but from Obazuwa village to concentrate on the activities of his village and allow Igbobi to continue with their daily activities.   The Odionwere also noted that the four persons from the community who were recently released from police detention were cleared of any wrong doing. He commended the police in Edo state for carrying out thorough investigation

The Deputy speaker of Edo state house of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Maria Edekor today the 4th of June 2024, performed a foundation laying ceremony for the perimeter fencing of Ebhoiyi Demonstration Primary School and Idumu-Egelean Primary School in Esan North East Constituency 2 as part of her constituency projects. In her impassionate speech during the event, the Edo Assembly Deputy speaker commends her constituents for their supports for her prior, during and after the last House of Assembly election in the state, noting that, the overwhelming supports she keeps enjoying is priceless.  Hon. Barr. Edekor reiterates her total commitment towards constituency development as she promised to always pay adequate attention to the needs and aspirations of his people. While performing the foundation laying for the perimeter fencing of the two primary schools, Hon. Edekor hitted emphatically on the need to keep the school environments safe and secured for children to learn, noting that t

Edo state Gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Pastor Azemhe Azena has been suspended by his ward 10 executive members in Etsako East Local government area of the NNPP in Edo state.  The letter of the suspension of Pastor Azemhe Azena was spotted by Newsmen in Benin city after the letter was handed over to the state chairman of the party and well acknowledged by the party.  The letter was signed by the Ward 10 chairman of the party in Etsako East Local government area of Edo state , Hon Kadiri Eshimokha, Secretary Comrade lmonikho Abdul, Woman Leader Mrs Stella Afebua and youth leader Comrade Eshiobo Johnson. The letter spelt out reasons for the suspension of Pastor AZEMHE AZENA from the NNPP to include gross misconduct, disregard for party plans and Anti party activities.  Copies of the suspension letter have been sent to the National Chairman of the party, Edo state chairman, Edo North Vice chairman and Etsako East Local gove

The Deputy Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt Hon (Mrs) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko on Saturday monitored the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration Exercise in Esan North-East constituency 11as part of efforts to ensure a smooth registration process in her constituency.  Monitoring the Exercise at ward 10, Oligbi-Edeko said, the turnout of voters was impressive saying that support and logistics have been provided to ensure that the exercise was successful. The Deputy Speaker while calling on all eligible voters to come out and register, said voter's registration exercise was the first step in any electoral process. "Initially there were challenges with with network connectivity and we had to support with provision of WiFi and the exercise picked up. " The massive turn of the youth and the elderly shows the commitment of the people to elect the candidate of their choice which is the candidate of the PDP.  "From ward 10, we are happy that the exercise is

New Chairmen and Secretaries of the 18 local government chapters of the Labour Party in Edo State have been sworn in by the State Caretaker Committee led by Rt. Hon. Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie.  The swearing ceremony which has in attendance a member of the House Of Representatives for Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency, Hon. Murphy Osaro-Omoruyi was conducted in Benin City on the directive of the national secretariat of the party chaired by Barrister Julius Abure. Inaugurating the new Local Government Chairmen, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Rt. Hon. Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie said the National secretariat of the party dissolved the previous executive due to the expiration of their tenure and consequently constituted a new executive.   She said the local government chairmen and their secretaries are to midwife a fresh election to usher in new executive in a congress that will be held soon across State. She urged the new local government leadership to put in place

The Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon (Mrs) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko has promised to sponsor people oriented laws that would directly impact on the lives of Edo people while in the 8th assembly.  Oligbi-Edeko made the pledge while delivering a keynote address at the Benson Idahosa University (BIU) Law Students' Association dinner which climaxed the Law Week activities in Benin, the Edo capital.  Represented by her Special Adviser, Barr. Tom Usigbe, Oligbi-Edeko disclosed that as a former commissioner, she worked tirelessly to ensure the passage of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition.(VAPP) Law in the State adding that, the law has become a great milestone achieved in history of the State in particular and the country in general. "I personally worked tirelessly to ensure that the law was passed by the 7th Assembly. " It was passed on June 17, 2021 and assented to on August 5, 2021 by His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. G