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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo state council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe has been screened into the Benin Recreation Club in Benin city.  In a screening exercise presided over by Venerable Nosayaba Edokpolor, comrade Festus Alenkhe was asked to take a bow. Venerable Edokpolor described Comrade Alenkhe as a man of impeccable character who is ready and willing to contribute to the development of the Benin Recreation Club.  He said the Club was established in 1933 with a view to taking care of the Recreational needs of members and families. Venerable Edokpolor stressed the need for continous discipline in the Club adding that anyone found engaging in any form of illicit act will be sanctioned. Responding, the club's new entrant, Comrade Festus Alenkhe said his resolve to join the Benin Recreation Club is to have an avenue to establish the need to be recreative after the normal day's job. He stressed that relaxation is key in the current day econo...

From Chris Akhabue  The Ikpoba Hill Youths Forum in Collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Education and the Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council have begun a massive advocacy against involvement of Secondary School Students in Social Vices. The two day program which began on Thursday at the EOAC School premises and Notre Dame both in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State was rounded off yesterday after visitation of the advocacy train to Army Day Secondary School and the Western Boys High School in Ramat Park area of the Benin metropolis.  The two day enlightenment Campaign tagged "No To All Forms Of Social Vices" such as indecent dressing, drugs, Cultism examinations malpractice, hooliganism, Rape, prostitution etc according to the organizers, was designed to inculcate right values in the students at their formative stages. According to the Chairman of the Youths Forum, Comrade Kingsley Osemwingie, while speaking with Journalists at the e...

A Federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered that Status Quo between Ossiomo Investment Limited and JiangsuL Communication Clean Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (CCETC) be maintained.   CCETC filed a case in suit Number FHC/ABJ/2031/2025 against the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja and Ossiomo Power on 15th October 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja.  The Court presided over by Hon Justice P.O LIFU however granted an injunction directing that the status quo be maintained pending determination of the matter. This reinforces the fact that Ossiomo Power remains the 100% shareholder of COPC, as clearly reflected in CAC records.  The issues raised by CCETC at the Federal High Court are identical to those already under arbitration in Singapore Court, underscoring what appears to be forum shopping. The company reaffirms its position as the sole shareholder of COPC and its commitment to stability, good governance, and transparency. Similarly , an Edo state ...

  ... I laughed it off when he told me he wanted to pursue a University degree- Barrister Omoruyi  It was all pomp and pageantry yesterday in Benin-City, the Edo State capital, as the Chairman of Ikpoba Hill Youths Association, Hon. Kingsley Osemwingie, Signs out of the department of Social Works, of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the prestigious University of Benin with Bachelor's of Science degree, (B.Sc) The event which attracted the graduands, friends and family members and colleagues was a moment of joy for all as it was also a moment of reflection for the graduating students, parents and family members recalling the hard road that culminated in the success which all and sundry had gathered to relish. According to Hon. Kingsley Osemwingie, who was visibly elated, it was all thanks to God who made it possible. According to him," I am very happy to see my dream come true. I want to thank God for making thi...

By Dr. Tony Aziegbemi Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State My dear people of Edo State, The recent publication issued by “Pastor” Osagie Ize-Iyamu is neither a defence of Governor Monday Okpebholo nor a contribution to public discourse. It is a carefully choreographed audition by a man whose only enduring political philosophy is self-interest. His essay drips with desperation, revisionism and opportunism. Since he has chosen to deliberately mislead the public, it is necessary to set the record straight with clarity and precision. on the flyover propaganda The so-called Ramat Park flyover is not an achievement. It is a contract awarded without design, without a tenders board, without transparency and without basic due process. After receiving more than two hundred and thirty six billion naira in ten months, the Okpebholo administration cannot point to a single completed project. What is marketed as “development” is nothing more than hurried concrete, hollow publicit...

By Chris Osa Nehikhare  Edo State has entered ONE CHANCE, and it is painful to witness the speed of decline under this administration — all within just one year. A sector that was once a shining pride of our state — the Creative Industry — has been completely grounded. What took years of vision, investment and collaboration to build has been allowed to collapse right before our eyes. Today, the Edo creative space is dead. They killed the film projects. Not a single major production has come into Benin to film since November last year. Yet, in the midst of this drought, they had the audacity to organise a premiere for the film OSAMEDE — a project Governor Obaseki personally encouraged, persuading the Executive Producer, Lilian Olubi, who openly stated she had worked for him in the past, to bring her production to Benin. That was the last meaningful engagement the industry saw. Since this government took over, nothing has followed. The consequences are dire: Actors no lon...

  From Chris Akhabue  The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s uncompromising commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), stressing that the state is not at war with investors but will not hesitate to prosecute any wrongdoing uncovered in the project. Governor Okpebholo gave the assurance on Friday while receiving the Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Benin City. Addressing the issues that have trailed the project, the governor expressed concern that his administration was deliberately excluded from crucial information and developments, including the arrival of foreign delegates for what he described as a questionable commissioning ceremony. “I didn’t want to speak publicly on this again, but the time has come to ...

..We are delivering on our promises,  making sure there is value for money- Kasseem Afegbua  From Chris Akhabue  The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  has said that Edo State marked a year of wasted opportunities, policy paralysis, and institutional regression under the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo as it said it was a one year of waste, drift, decline and deceit. The Chairman of the Party, Dr Tony Aziegbemi made the remarks while briefing journalists in Benin-City the Edo State capital. According to Dr Tony Aziegbemi, "Yesterday marks one full year since Edo State was handed over to accidental leadership, and the verdict is clear: it has been a year of wasted opportunity, policy paralysis, and institutional regression. He said Edo has tragically returned to the Pre- Obaseki era an age defined by ignorance  He alleged that there has been an absolute collapse of governance and institutional order in the past ye...

  The Managing Director/ Chief Executive officer, Transnational Development Nigeria Limited, Mr Akhere Oris Okpebholo, has said that the foundation of transparent governance of Senator Monday Okpebholo's led administration will pave the way for more dividends of democracy in the years to come adding that the people are excited to see the positive impact of his leadership on the lives of the people of Edo State. He made this remark earlier today in a Press release personally signed and made available to journalists in Benin-City the Edo State capital. According to the statement, " I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of your one-year anniversary in office as the Governor of Edo State.  "Your commitment to urban renewal, the impressive infrastructure facelift across the state, and your visionary education reforms have set a remarkable standard for governance. We commend your laudable youth empower...

The Ohenhen Osazemwide of Ikhueniro Community in Uhunmwode local government area in Benin-City, Edo State Capital, has appealed to the Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II to rescue him from the suffocating grip of some individuals at Ikhueniro Clan who allegedly want to eliminate him for telling them to stop their encroachment and illegal sales of plot of lands belonging to Oba Ewuare II at Ikhueniro community. The Ohenhen who made the appeal while speaking with journalists at Ikhueniro, said some persons from Ikhueniro who are allegedly in contact with some powerful palace Chiefs have encroached into the parcel of land belonging to the Oba of Benin at Ikhueniro, selling them to unsuspecting members of the public, lamented that they are allegedly planning to eliminate him because he refused to be part of the conspiracy to sell the land which he said belongs to Oba Ewuare II.  Narrating his ordeal to newsmen, Priest Osazemwide Ohenhen, the Ohonbaro of Ikhueniro Clan, state...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday led members of the State Executive Council and top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi Diocese, for a thanksgiving service marking his one year in office. Speaking during the service, Governor Okpebholo expressed profound gratitude to God for His grace and faithfulness, recalling how he made a solemn vow a year ago to return in thanksgiving upon winning both the primaries and the governorship election. “Sometimes last year, I was in this church and I said, by God’s grace, that if I win the primaries and the gubernatorial election, I will return here to give thanks to God. Today, I have come to redeem that vow,” the Governor declared. The Governor extended heartfelt appreciation to the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel G. Dunia, and the Catholic faithful for their prayers and moral support, describing them as partners in the journey of faith ...

 Ohenhen Osazemwide has made a passionate appeal to the Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II to rescue him from the suffocating grip of some individuals at Ikhueniro Clan who allegedly want to eliminate him for telling them to stop their encroachment and illegal sales of plot of lands belonging to Oba Ewuare II at Ikhueniro community. Ohenhen who made the appeal while speaking with journalists at Ikhueniro, said some persons from Ikhueniro who are allegedly in contact with some powerful palace Chiefs have encroached into the parcel of land belonging to the Oba of Benin at Ikhueniro, selling them to unsuspecting members of the public, lamented that they are allegedly planning to eliminate him because he refused to be part of the conspiracy to sell the land which he said belongs to Oba Ewuare II.  Narrating his ordeal to newsmen, Priest Osazemwide Ohenhen, the Ohonbaro of Ikhueniro Clan, stated that the parcel of land under reference was delineated and given to Oba Aken...

  By: Henry Omo-Ogbemudia      The Vice Chairman of Egor Local Government Council, Hon. Kenny   Isokpan, who represented the council Boss during the environmental exercise which took place on the 25th of October, being the last saturday of the month of October, has said that the exercise recorded huge success, even though some market women flouted the order of the state government, most especially at the Useh market and Uwelu market. Speaking with Journalists immediately after the exercise on the level of compliance of the government order, the vice- chairman frowned at the response of some market women. "So far so good, we have recorded about 60 percent compliance, we just left Useh market and we are now at Evbotubu market where there is low turnout, not only Evbotubu market, but also at Useh market".  You will recall the last environmental exercise before today, Hon. Osaro Eribo, the council chairman was around to supervise the e...

... To be installed with digital cameras- Edafe ... Appreciates patience of motorists, road users, host communities  By Chris Akhabue  The Benin- Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BARCC) has said that it would construct the Benin- Asaba Expressway in line with international best standards within set timelines adding that the road will be installed with digital cameras for surveillance while appreciating the patience of motorists, other road users and the host communities. This disclosure was made by the Chief Executive officer (CEO) Mr Edafe Shingle in a press briefing recently in Benin City the Edo State capital. According to Mr Edafe, “Our mission remains clear; to deliver a road that meets global benchmarks of safety, quality, and durability. We appreciate the patience of road users and host communities as we make steady progress.  The 125 kilometer road starting from Benin City in Edo State through to Summit junction in Asaba, Delta State, expe...