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One of the ways to measure a man's commitment to a project is the extent to which he is matching his words with actions. Intentions are easy to declare just as mere proclamations are cheap. It is at the point of action, a man's seriousness is determined and ascertained.  The deluge of declarations of intentions by increasing numbers of aspirants for the Edo Central Senatorial by-election is getting interestingly amusing. My take on all of this, is that, there has always been, and would always be, a palpable and clearcut dichotomy between fantasy and reality.  Various political analysts and other stake holders have described the frenzy by the deluge of some aspirants for the vacant position as something not beyond social media improbable mental images expressed in graphics.  They are working within the realm of fantasy. Imagination is such a beautiful thing that has the capacity to catapult you wherever you desire in the dream world and the social medi...

The Elders and people of Erie Urhokuosa village Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo State have appealed to His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II CFR, to come to aid on what they described as a clandestine plan by one Mr Idele Oronsaye to cause problems in the community  The Ozukpogieva ( second in command ) Pa Erhunwosere Osayamen made the plea at an enlarged meeting to intimate the people on the recent disturbing development in the village  Narrating what happened to journalists on the reasons for the enlarged meeting with the people ,Pa Erhunwosere Osayamen said just last month the community was thrown into mourning as a result of the demise of the Odionwere and they were still in the process of the burial arrangement when suddenly one man called Idele Oronsaye came to the village and said the Palace of the Oba of Benin has given him the authority to come and be presiding over the administration of the community and also appointed Okaighele to assist him...

A young man identified as Abdulmuqeet Musari has been arrested for slitting the throat of A 200- level undergraduate of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, Usman Tijani described as his friend. Musari had committed the attempted murder of Tijani on December 23, around Adavi Burial Ground, New Zango in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Spokesperson for Kogi Police Command, SP Williams Aya, confirmed the incident in Lokoja on Thursday. He said the suspect has been arrested and in custody. Aya said: “The suspect has been in our custody, and investigation is ongoing. “He will be arraigned on completion of the investigation.” Also confirming the incident in a statement, the Chairman, Adavi Local Government Area (LGA), Mr Bashiru Okatenwu, stated that the incident occurred at about 8 pm on December 23, around Adavi Burial Ground, New Zango in Adavi. According to the statement issued by Okatenwu’s Media Aide, Suleiman Acheneje, in Ada...

The Deputy Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon (Mrs.) Maria Omozele Oligbi-Edeko has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa on the occasion of the Christmas celebration.  In a statement, the Deputy speaker, Oligbi-Edeko said the festive period is a period that reminds everyone of the virtues of love, peace, righteousness and unity, which are the bedrock of the collective progress in Edo State.  "As we reflect on the accomplishments of the outgoing year, let us be inspired to continue working together towards a brighter future for all Edo people.   "As we celebrate the joyous season of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to you and your families. May this Christmas fill your hearts with joy, your homes with laughter, and your lives with the blessings of good health and prosperity. Merry Christmas 🎄!

  The Edo State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has insisted that the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) lacks the power to suspend the Chairmen duly elected democratically to superintendent the affairs of the eighteen Local Government Areas in Edo State on 2 September, 2023 and sworn in on 4 September 2024; adding that their tenure will come end by effusion of time on 3, September 2026. The Edo State House of Assembly  in her sitting of Tuesday, 17 December, through a resolution pronounced the suspension of the eighteen (18) Local Government Chairmen/Vice Chairmen in Edo State. The Assembly premised the suspension on a petition of 'Gross Misconduct And Insubordination Against The Leadership of 18 Local Government Councils' dated 16th December, from the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, wherein he referred to the Honourable House, what he termed 'act of gross misconduct by the Chairmen o...

A Frontline politician, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ex Edo State governorship Aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Joseph Ikpea has formally declared his intention to represent the good people of Edo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly. Addressing journalists in a press conference in Benin City, Edo State capital, Hon. Ikpea said his commitment to represent Edo Central Senatorial district is a call to service with dedication, passion and integrity. The former Esan South-East local government council chairman and former Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas in Edo State whose track record speaks volume noted that he remain a loyal and steadfast member of the APC and contributing to the growth and success of the party at all levels. According to him, "Having served as Chairman, Edo State Library Board – promoting literacy and educational development in our state, and as member who represented...

... Calls On Members, general public To Disregard Impostors Masquerading As Caretaker Committee Executive  …As Court reaffirms Comrade Kelly as authentic chairman of Labour Party The leadership of the Edo State chapter of Labour Party, (LP) has urged members of its party and the general public to disregard those impostors who are masquerading as caretaker committee executive of the party in Edo State and to note that their existence is restricted only within the figment of their fraudulent imaginations. Addressing journalists at the Party secretariat in Benin City, Edo State capital, earlier today, the State Executive Committee (SEC) led by Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi stated that despite the pronouncement of a court with competent jurisdiction over this matter, these impostors are still in the business of parading themselves as Labour Party caretaker committee members with a sinful motive to mislead the public and defraud them of their hard earned resources against the backd...