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  Emenyonu                                                              Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Edo State chapter of the Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has commiserated with the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the sudden death of Mr. Austin Adibe Emenyonu, the Edo State correspondent of This Day newspapers. The sad event occurred on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Benin City. In a joint statement by the chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor and the Secretary, Hon. C. Nkama, they remarked that CRPP enjoyed an unparalleled relationship with the deceased journalist, noting that he was among the fearless pen merchants, who made the association strong in Edo State politics and Nigeria in general. Isibor and Nkama lamented that the series of untimely death in the Fourth Estate of the Realm in...

                     Pastor Omobude and a clergyman at the ceremony                                   Hendrix Oliomogbe  The chairman, Edo State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Pastor Frank Omobude has lauded the vision of the founding fathers of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) for its tremendous expansion  since its foundation 40 years ago. Pastor Omobude, who spoke at the PFN@40 award dinner in Abuja, commended the association for fostering unity and building resilience amongst the clergy. The man of God attributed the feats recorded by the board to the tremendous support received from Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, who has demonstrated his love and passion for the work of God and humanity.  Citing the success of the just concluded pilgrims to Israel and Jordan, he noted that the welfare board under his watc...

       Nehikhare, (l) Ogbegie (standing) at the.            briefing                                                               Hendrix Oliomogbe  Former Edo State Commissioner of Communications and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare has debunked rumours making the rounds in Edo State that former Governor Godwin Obaseki escaped abroad to escape from the long arms of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking with reporters Tuesday in Benin City at the state secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Nehikhare declared that Obaseki is willing to appear before any of the anti-graft agencies if invited to give an account of his stewardship during his stint as governor between 2016 and 2024. Flanked by his successor, Mr. Dan Ogbegie, the immediate ...

Prof. Ize-Iyamu (m) and others at the ceremony  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Determined to deliver high-quality and affordable healthcare to critically ill patients, authorities at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) have successfully refilled its Liquid Oxygen (LOX) tank.  The initiative, which was carried out with the support of the Global Fund (GF) was supervised by Mr. Ibeke Francis, an official from the Federal Ministry of Health’s Oxygen Desk, alongside representatives from the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and APEX Gas.  Their collaborative efforts ensured the seamless delivery of 10 tons of medical-grade liquid oxygen to UBTH, fortifying the hospital's resources for critical medical procedures and patient care. Speaking on the development, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu commended the federal government and its partners for their continued commitment to quality healthcare...

Hendrix Oliomogbe                                   The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned the general public to be wary of any unauthorized person or group masquerading as the acting Chairman or leadership of the Edo State Council of the NLC.  The Edo State NLC insisted yesterday that the legitimate leadership of the Edo Council of the NLC is the Prof. Igbafen-led Caretaker Committee, which was legally constituted by the National Central Working Committee (CWC) of the NLC. In a statement in Benin City by Prof. Monday Lewis Igbafen, the chairman,  Caretaker Committee of the Edo Council of the NLC, he maintained that the clarification had become necessary in order not to allow a continuation of deceit aimed at misinforming and misguiding the public about the true position of the leadership of the NLC in the State. According to Prof. Igbafen, the Bernard Eg...

   Idahosa                                  Atoe                        Hendrix Oliomogbe  The acting chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Bernard Egwakhide has lauded Comrade Idahosa Bright on his appointment as the President of Nigeria Scrabble Federation. In a message weekend in Benin City, Comrade Egwakhide prayed God to grant Comrade Bright the wisdom of the Biblical King Solomon of Israel to pilot the affairs of the federation. He wrote: "On behalf of the entire workers of Edo State Government, I Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, number one worker, congratulate Comrade Idahosa Bright on his nomination as the President of Nigeria Scrabble Federation. "My brother, Baba God will bless and give you the wisdom of King Solomon to rule the Scrabble Federation and equally grant you all your...

Senator Aguariavwodo talking to the protesters  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Thousands of aggrieved indigenes of Ogwashi Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State Thursday took to the main streets of the state capital of Asaba to protest against the alleged grabbing of their ancestral lands by Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo and his agents. In a petition submitted to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by the President General of Ogwashi Uku Development Association (ODA), Sir Patrick Izua Osamor and the Secretary General, Mazi Adigwe Eluemunor after the peaceful protest, which terminated at Government House, Asaba, they deplored the action of the monarch, allegedly based on a secret court judgment at an Owa Oyibo, Ika South Local Government Area high court in a case between Obi Okonjo and Prince Ifeakanachukwu Emordi Vs Persons Unknown. While insisting that the judgment, which reportedly granted the petitioners possession (ownership) of "all lands of Ogwashi-Uku", is against natural justi...