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  Omoruyi  Hendrix Oliomogbe A federal lawmaker, Mr. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi (Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Constituency of Edo State) has vehemently kicked against the attempts by some persons and interest groups to cede parts of Edo territory to the proposed Toru-Be State. Hon. Omoruyi who spoke in Abuja in a media chat with journalists noted that some persons and groups with vested interests are trying to hide under the cover of state creation to illegally annex parts of Edo land particularly the historically significant communities within Ovia and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas. While insisting that the move is unacceptable to Benin people, the lawmaker said the proponents of the proposed Toru-Be State in an attempt to include parts of Edo land in the new state, outrightly assaulted the territorial integrity, cultural identity and the ancestral heritage and affinities of the indigenous people.  Hon. Omoruyi who listed some Edo  communities being targeted by these merchants o...

Omoruyi  Hendrix Oliomogbe A federal lawmaker, Mr. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi (Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Constituency of Edo State) has vehemently kicked against the attempts by some persons and interest groups to cede parts of Edo territory to the proposed Toru-Be State. Hon. Omoruyi who spoke in Abuja in a media chat with journalists noted that some persons and groups with vested interests are trying to hide under the cover of state creation to illegally annex parts of Edo land particularly the historically significant communities within Ovia and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas. While insisting that the move is unacceptable to Benin people, the lawmaker said the proponents of the proposed Toru-Be State in an attempt to include parts of Edo land in the new state, outrightly assaulted the territorial integrity, cultural identity and the ancestral heritage and affinities of the indigenous people.  Hon. Omoruyi who listed some Edo  communities being targeted by these merchants of new s...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  With far-reaching development projects, just one year after his inauguration, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has succeeded in silencing sceptics, who doubted his competence, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua has said. In a statement weekend in Benin City, Prince Afegbua said the questions today in Edo State has shifted from his capacity to curiosity on how he is able to fund capital projects, ranging from school construction and rehabilitation, water supply, security infrastructure and agricultural support, across the three senatorial districts. He added that under the previous arrangement, EdoBEST consultants received N160 million monthly, even as many schools deteriorated, adding that in contrast Governor Okpebholo has increased subventions to key tertiary institutions. Prince Afegbua explained that Ambrose Alli University which previously received N41 million monthly now gets N500 million while Edo University, Iyamho whi...

Dr. Ebojele  Hendrix Oliomogbe  ‎The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has described the appointment of Dr. Patrick Ebojele as the new Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo as a well-deserved recognition of his professionalism, versatility and longstanding contributions to journalism and public communication. In a joint statement weekend by the Chairman, Patrick Ochoga, and Secretary, Patrick Ahanor, they noted that Dr. Ebojele’s wealth of experience across reputable media organisations, along with his distinguished record in public administration and academics, placed him in an excellent position to steer the governor’s media engagements. Ochoga and Ahanor expressed confidence that the new scribe will bring clarity, transparency, and renewed dynamism to the communication machinery of the Edo State Government. The statement added: “Ebojele’s appointment reflects the Edo State Government commitment to fostering a mo...

Alenkhe  Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Chairman of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),  Comrade Festus Alenkhe has been admitted into the Benin Recreation Club.  In a screening exercise presided over by Venerable Nosayaba Edokpolor, Comrade Alenkhe was asked to take a bow and leave. Venerable Edokpolor described the Edo State NUJ chairman as a man of impeccable character, who is ready and willing to contribute to the development of the Benin Recreation Club.  Concordonline news reports that Benin Recreation Club, which is located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the Edo State capital, has as its members, the crème de la crème of society from various professions in Nigeria and was established in 1933 with a view to taking care of the recreational needs of its members and their families.  Venerable Edokpolor stressed the need for continuous discipline in the 92 year old club, warning that any member found engaging in any form of ...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  President Bola Tinubu has lauded the University of Benin (UNIBEN) for keying into the Federal Government's priority programme of technical and Vocational education in tertiary institutions.  President Tinubu who spoke weekend in Benin City, Edo State at the convocation ceremony of the school said the mainstreaming of Vocational literacy and  introduction of various technical training programmes in UNIBEN is a forward-looking initiative that aligned with his administration's programme designed to cultivate practical skills, enterprise and innovation.  Represented by the Vice Chancellor,  University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Owunari Abraham Georgewill at the event which drew the creme of Nigerian society, the Visitor of the university particularly commended the Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN) for his bold initiatives. The president added that the implementation of the Artisan Training Programme, in collaboration with the Indu...

       Momoh (2nd left) with Edoba (Ist right) and                    others cutting the school's anniversary cake                     Hendrix Oliomogbe                                                           The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has stoutly defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. Engr. Momoh who spoke Monday at the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) said that the reforms are bold and necessary measures needed to prepare Nigeria for a future of shared prosperity.  The minister who spoke on the topic “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”, noted that millions of Nigerians feeling the immediate pains of the reforms may not fully compr...