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Edo State doctors under the umbrella of the Medical and Dental Consultants of Nigeria (MDCAN) have embarked on a two-day warning strike to protest the imposition of Nelson Tenebe, brother of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jarret Tenebe, as the Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Hospital Management Agency (HMA). Nelson Tenebe, who is alleged to have presented dubious and questionable academic qualifications, was recently appointed by Governor Monday Okpebholo following intense lobbying and political influence from his brother, Jarret Tenebe, sparking widespread outrage and controversy within the State's healthcare system. Doctors and other stakeholders in the sector, outraged by the appointment, which they described as “politically motivated,” had warned of its disastrous consequences on healthcare delivery in the State and threatened to shut down the system if the decision was not reversed. The doctors under the aegis of ...

  .....Says "I am not part of turbaning ceremony" The suspended Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the State Flood Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (FEWMA), Mr. Ahmed Musa, yesterday, said he was not part of the turbaning ceremony and appointment of Chiefs and Village Heads by the Aidenogie of South-Ibie Kingdom, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.  A source said this in Benin city while setting the record straight as they relate to the ceremony that led to his suspension as the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of FEWMA. The source said that, as the CEO of FEWMA in the state, Ahmed only went to Edo North on Friday for the purpose of inspecting some gully erosion sites contrary to the insinuations that he went for a turbaning ceremony. The source who doesn't want his name in print said that parts of the instructions from the European Investment Bank (EIB) programme is for them to liaise with the traditional institution...

Chris Akhabue  The Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, earlier today, through the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), sternly issue a warning to the general public to desist from the unauthorized use of Palace Paraphernalia in ceremonies. The council while briefing newsmen said it had noticed for some time now that some uninformed and disgruntled elements when performing marriage and burial ceremonies adorn themselves with the Benin Chieftaincy traditional paraphernalia such as the round coral beads (Ikele) Eben and Okuku.  "For the avoidance of doubt, the Eben is only used by titled chiefs when paying homage to the Oba of Benin "The Eben has not and is not part of the items used during marriage and burial ceremonies. It has also been noticed that some women and cultural groups as part of their dressing mode, adorn themselves with full paraphernalia including head-gears (okuku) which are the exclusive preserves of the Oba’s wiv...

By Chris Akhabue   An abhorrent epidemic has taken root in our society—a relentless and needless escalation in the killings of young girls and women across our nation. This grim reality is not mere statistics, but a profound tragedy that reverberates through families; communities and the very fabric of our humanity. Unfortunately, this barbaric attitude is being accepted in Nigeria as part of the numerous evils that have defiled known solutions.  From the urban centers to the rural communities, the scourge of gender-based violence knows no geographical bounds. These heinous acts are often perpetrated by those who claim to love or protect, revealing a disturbing undercurrent of misogyny that is now permeating our culture. It is a sinister paradox that in a society that professes to value life and liberty, women and girls remain disproportionately vulnerable to violence and unwarranted brutal killings. The record is replete with stories of orgies of brutal kil...

Hon. Mathew Osezele, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area, has declared that Hon. Dr. Joseph Ikpea will be nominated unopposed for the APC ticket in the upcoming 2025 Edo Central Senatorial By-election. Hon. Osezele made this statement as a guest speaker at an event titled "Esan Must Move Forward," organized by the Artificial Intelligence Experts, Edo Central Chapter, in Benin City. During his address, Hon. Osezele emphasized the need for unity, equity, and justice within Edo Central. He urged other aspirants within the APC and candidates from other political parties to set aside their ambitions and support Hon. Ikpea as the ideal candidate to represent Edo Central in the Senate. “It is time to prioritize the collective interest of our people over personal ambitions. Hon. Joseph Ikpea has proven himself as a leader with a vision and a heart for the people. He is the right man for this mome...

... Recruitment strictly on merit- Dr Iyamu The newly appointed Commissioner of Edo State Ministry of Education, Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu has said that the recruitment of teachers into the Edo State public schools will be on tranches and would be based strictly on merit. He made this known on Tuesday shortly after his resumption at the Ministry in Benin City the Edo State capital.  According to Dr Iyamu, the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has given the approval for the engagement of 500 new teachers to boost the work force in the education sector across the three senatorial districts of the state. "Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given the approval to employ 500 new teachers to boost the numbers of tutors presently operating across various public schools in the three Senatorial District of the State.   Dr. Iyamu while harping on the importance placed on the education sector by Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration, revealed t...

By Chris Tony Akhabue  Lack of patriotism towards the socio-economic and political framework of the Nigeria society has immensely contributed to apathy in civic responsibilities and political engagement which has in turn orchestrated the weakening of democratic and public institutions and the rise in corruption.  Without patriots to hold leaders accountable, the government may become unresponsive to the needs of the people. Instead of the pursuit of the general good, leaders entrusted with the procurement of the general plenitude focus on short-term personal gains over long-term general interests which hinders economic growth and development, because such individuals prioritize self-interest over the collective good.  However, every society, regardless of its cultural or linguistic background, is endowed with individuals driven by a profound sense of purpose – individuals who prioritize the well-being of others above all else. These few visionaries, imbued...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will be formally decorated as the Grand Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 2025 Edo state Journalists Classic Dinner.  The ceremony which will be a significant highlight of the day will be performed by the National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alhassan Yahya.  The prestigious event is set to take place at Uyi Grand lnternational Event Centre, Osagiede Street, GRA, Benin city on February 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM and will attract key stakeholders from across the state and beyond.  Other notable attendees include Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa , APC National Women Leader ,Dr Mrs Idele Alile and the Deputy National President of NUJ, Comrade Abimbola Oyetunde.  A statement signed by the Chairman of the Edo NUJ Dr Festus Alenkhe and the secretary, Andy Egbon said, members of the 15 chapels of the Edo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists are already mobi...

By Chris Tony Akhabue   Let me reiterate once again that articulating intention could be simple but that the true measure of such intention is demonstrated only through implementation. A man's commitment to a cause is best evaluated by the extent to which he aligns his words with practical actions. The proliferation of declarations from aspirants vying for the Edo Central Senatorial district by-election grows increasingly compelling. Yet, amidst this cacophony, there exists a palpable line of demarcation between lofty aspirations—often expressed through social media—and the requisite intellectual rigor, character strength, and mental capacity to actualize such ambitions. A German acquaintance once remarked that possessing good intentions without the means to execute them is simply "useful-less," rendering such endeavors futile. Social media, while being a fertile ground for the cultivation of dreams and illusions, unfortunately lacks the necessary resources...

Worried by the high rate of incessant criminality in Ogun State, the state government on Friday announced that it is contemplating signing the death warrants of condemned offenders sentenced by competent courts. According to the government, this move would deter others from committing heinous crimes in the state. The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, made this known after inspecting inmates and facilities at the Correctional Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. Ogungbade expressed concern over the rise in violent crimes in the state in recent years, including cultism, ritual killings, and kidnapping. He emphasized that the state government is prepared to take decisive action by issuing death warrants and enforcing the law. He said: “I can tell you that we are seriously considering sending a strong message that Ogun State is not a place where you can commit such serious crimes and get away with it. “The law, as it stands today, stipulates...

 By Chris Tony Akhabue  Intentions are easy to accentuate because words are cheap. But the seriousness of intentions are evaluated at the point of execution and one of the ways to measure a man's commitment to a project is the extent to which he is matching words with actions. The deluge of declarations of intentions by aspirants for the Edo Central Senatorial district by-election is increasing by the day and it is getting interesting. However, there exists a palpable line of dichotomy between fantasy, improbable mental illusions expressed in social media that illustrates meaning well but without the corresponding intellectual, strength of character and mental capacity to accomplish such intentions. My German friend once told me that meaning well without being able to do well is "usefulless", meaning such exercise is in futility, as social media only provides fertile grounds for the flourishing of such fantasies and illusions but unfortunately, witho...

By Chris Tony Akhabue  In its tradition of maintaining excellence in social corporate responsibilities to the society and the less privileged, the youths of Ikpoba Hill, under the umbrella of Ikpoba Hill Youths Forum, over the weekend, donated food items and cash gift to Compassion Orphanage home in its fulfillment of the annual tradition of reaching out to the less privileged in the society. According to the Chairman of the Forum, Comrade Kingsley Osemwin gie, the gesture is to encourage the less privileged in the society to become whatever they wish to be in life  " This is what we do every second week of every new year. This is how we like to start the year, to come here and pray with the children to ask God to bless Ikpoba Hill with peace all round the year.  The gesture is also to remember the less privileged in the society and to encourage the children of the Orphanage to be of good behavior at all times. "The gesture is to encourage you to be optimis...

Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a Catholic priest, has abandoned Christianity for African traditional religion after his PhD project. His PhD project is said to be on rainmaking in Igboland and he said the insight he gained during his research made him change the course of his spiritual pursuit. According to reports , Obiagbaosogu, who teaches African Traditional Religion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, said he was fascinated by the traditional African spirituality and the art of rainmaking. After defending his PhD Dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine,” on Wednesday, he said Africa possesses enormous resources and value which have been eroded by colonial powers. He disclosed that he spent several months studying under a renowned native doctor, learning the intricacies of the craft, adding that he conducted research intending to recover the lost African values. I have come to realise that my true calling is to serve my pe...

Edo State League of Veteran Journalists has congratulated the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council, Dr. Festus Alenkhe on his re-election as the chairman of the Edo NUJ. The congratulatory message was contained in a press statement signed by the chairman of the League of Veteran Journalists, Elder Josiah Obadigie and the secretary, Comrade Godwin Egbe and made available to journalists in Benin City. The statement emphasised that the chairman's victory is a testament of the acceptance of his popularity among members of the union and the entire journalists across Edo state. According to the statement, "your people (the journalists) have seen the great light, the scales have fallen of their eyes, your re-election is a confirmation of your inestimable worth, uniqueness and sterling contributions to the standard of journalism in Edo State and beyond". It further noted that Dr. Festus Alenkhe's personality and flamboyance, has earned him a...

Telecom operators in Nigeria have again submitted that the tariffs for calls, data and other services must increase in 2025 in order to guarantee the survival of their business. According to the operators, the current tariffs are no longer sustainable based on prevailing economic realities. The declaration comes hours after reports emerged that operators are waiting for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approval to increase calls, SMS, and internet bundle rates. The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Engr Gbenga Adebayo, made the submission in a statement on Monday while speaking on Sunday at an end-of-the-year event of the industry stakeholders in Lagos. He argued that the industry is in the final days of survival and may collapse, except there is an urgent intervention through the upward review of tariffs. In his speech titled ‘Before the final call: Telecom as sector is under siege,’ the ALTON chairman said...

The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Dr Festus Alenkhe felicitates with the Edo state journalists as they celebrate the New year anniversary praying that God will continue to bless them with good health and sound minds and the strength to fulfill their professional duties with integrity and dedication. This was contained in a statement issued, signed and made available to the Press earlier today in Benin City the Edo State capital. According to him, "Dear Esteemed Colleagues, " As we usher in the New Year, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all journalists in Edo State. By God's grace, we have journeyed through the past year, and we are grateful for His guidance and protection. "We pray that the Almighty continues to bless us with good health, sound minds, and the strength to fulfill our professional duties with integrity and dedication. May He provide for our needs, ensuring that we and our families have sustenance...