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  Hendrix Oliomogbe A new radio station, Qalam Radio has debuted digital broadcasting in the second largest town in Edo State, Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Area. Speaking recently in the Northern Edo town of Auchi at the launching ceremony, the pioneer General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, Prince (Dr.) Nasiru Ikharo explained that the  target audience of the radio station is the global audience including Afemai land. Prince Ikharo said that the 24/7 radio station intends to serve Afemai people both at home and in the Diaspora as it will be heard around the world. Located along Warrake Road, Auchi, Edo state, Nigeria, he said that Qalam (meaning pen in Arabic) Radio will fill the void of digital broadcasting in Edo North where the poor signals of FM analog radio stations in Edo State, which are mostly based in the state capital of Benin City, affect the quality of reception. The General Manager/CEO said that all a potential listener needs do is to download Qalam Radio app

  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Four months after its inauguration by immediate past Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo Wednesday November 20, 2024 approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma and other state-owned tertiary institutions. Besides, Governor Okpebholo also approved the disengagement of the Management Staff of Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, Benin City with immediate effect. L With a charge to members of the Dr. Omo-Ehijele Frank Odafen headed Council to work assiduously, alongside other stakeholders, to help in resuscitating AAU and take it to greater heights, former Governor Obaseki had on July 20 this year inaugurated the council.  The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Fred Itua who disclosed the developments, said that the approvals were conveyed in a Government Special Announcement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The statement

                               Edo State High Court, Benin Hendrix Oliomogbe  A Benin, Edo State High Court presided over by Justice Mary Itsueli has set aside the judgement of a magistrate court in a case involving the forging of a Will by one Barr. (Mrs.) Mercy Sheidun and ordered that the case be retried expeditiously at an Oredo Magisterial district before a  Chief Magistrate Special Grade. In suit No. MOR/389C/2013 between the Commissioner of Police and Mrs. Sheidun, the quartet of Maxel Abiodun Yaya, Dr.(Barr.) Samuel Idehen Urhoghide, Mrs. Sheidun and Jonah Sojah were on September 16, 2022 discharged and acquitted by His Worship F.E.N Igbinosa of Magistrate's Warrant Court 8, Benin over allegations of forging the Will of Sir Kolawole Sheidun. Dissatisfied with Chief Magistrate Special Grade Igbinosa's verdict, counsel to the applicant, appealed to the Benin High Court, alleging that he was denied access to the record of the proceedings, some parts of which were doctored,

         Dr. Oshiomhole (l) shaking hands with                           Governor Okpebholo  Hendrix Oliomogbe A former Edo State secretary of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Leonard Atsikidi has congratulated the new Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole on his appointment and successful screening by members of the Edo State House of Assembly. Dr. Cyril, scion of former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was nominated by Governor Monday Okpebholo shortly after he was sworn in on Monday November 12, 2024. Dr. Atsikidi noted that lions, they say give birth to lions, noting that he was of the opinion believe that with his position as Commissioner for Health, the younger Oshiomhole will bring about the much desired revolution in the health sector in the state, to the benefit of all Edo people and to the glory of God. He called on all doctors and other medical staff in Edo State to support the new Health Commissione

                     Okpebholo Hendrix Oliomogbe                                                           One week after he was sworn into office, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo Tuesday, November 19, 2024 flagged off construction of the first flyover in the Edo State capital of Benin City. The first flyover in the state is being constructed at Ramat Park, Benin City, the Edo State capital. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Governor Okpebholo said the landmark project was part of his administration’s immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. He disclosed that his administration would also construct two more flyovers at Dawson Road junction, and Sapele Road/Adesuwa Road junction, all in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) added that the completion of Ramat Park Flyover would transform the economy and social fortunes of the capital city and the whole of Edo State. He said: "Ramat Park is a gateway to Benin City and oth

           Prof. Enato Hendrix Oliomogbe  The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has congratulated Prof.  Ehijie Enato on his recent appointment as Deputy Chair of the People that Deliver (PtD) Coalition. Prof Enato of Clinical Pharmacy, and Director of External Linkages & Internationalization, UNIBEN was appointed to the position based on his contributions to global health supply chain. PtD is a global leader in human resources for supply chain management (SCM). Established in 2011, PtD is  housed in UNICEF, Copenhagen, Denmark, and is governed by its coalition members. The members represent governments, international donors, multilateral agencies, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, professional associations and the private sector. A statement Tuesday November 19, 2024 in Benin City, Edo State by the spokesperson of UNIBEN, Dr. (Mrs.) Benedicta Ehanire said that Prof. Enato is expected to bring his wealth of experience in supporting PtD mission as w

           Edo Widows protesting against cult killings Hendrix Oliomogbe  Worried by the upsurge of secret cult reprisal killings in Benin, Edo State, a group, Concerned Edo Ladies Tuesday November 19, 2024 called on gladiators in the war to sheath their sword and embrace peace. Armed with placards with different inscriptions such as "Stop Killing People in the Name of Justice", "Say No to Killings in Edo", "Stop Killing Our Husbands", "Stop Killing Our Brothers", "Stop Killing Our leaders", "Stop killing Our Youths" amongst others, the women who claimed to be widows wore black attires, took to the streets of the Edo State capital to protest against the serial killings. A joint statement by the conveners of the group, Precious Omoghan Ikponmwen and Ojo Gloria Eki, made available to  Journalists at the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State council denounced the needless killings, advising the perpetrator