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Oloi (Queen) Erediauwa  Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation (OEEF), in collaboration with Edo State Ministry for Health and the Africa Cataract and Eye Foundation (ACEF), is set to provide free cataract surgeries and comprehensive eye care services for 100 beneficiaries across communities in Edo State.  The medical outreach programme will take place between 10 am and 4 pm tomorrow, Thursday March 12, 2026 at the Madonna Hall of St Paul Catholic Church, 30 Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State. A joint statement Wednesday in Benin City by the trio of OEEF, ACEF and the health ministry disclosed that the initiative aims to improve access to quality eye care for vulnerable and underserved populations, while addressing the growing burden of avoidable blindness caused by cataracts and other preventable eye conditions. The statement by Pastor Sylvester Ebhodaghe of OLEEF on behalf of ACEF and the ministry explained that the humanitarian gesture is being org...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  A leading Edo State House of Assembly aspirant for Orhiommwon South Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections, Hon. Bright Guobadia has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian women as they joined other women in the world to mark this years International Women's Day celebration. In a statement weekend in Benin. City and made available to journalists, Hon Guobadia of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said Nigerian women have demonstrated that they are not only peacemakers but also home builders, resourceful and creative in their various fields of human endeavours. He said the historical day which is celebrated every March 8 brings to the fore the need to eradicate all forms of religious and cultural barriers; discriminatory practices against women and the girl child; violent crimes including rape and female genital mutilation (FGM), which are infringement on the fundamental rights of women. Hon. Guobadia, the chairman and CEO of Ultimate Serene Hote...

Engr. Oviasu              Hendrix Oliomogbe  As Nigerians joined other parts of the world to mark this year's International Women's Day celebration, the Global president, Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW), Engr. (Mrs.) Bose Oviasu has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria women for their managerial skills, resilience and indomitable spirit in nation building. Mrs. Oviasu said the celebration, which comes up March 8 every year, has become an ingredient for evaluating the role of women in advancing the socio-economic, cultural and political achievements of women globally. The ENAW president maintained that before and after the attainment of Independence in 1960, Nigerian women were noted for being forceful, passionate and resilient in guaranteeing social justice, women emancipation and unlocking their potentials towards nation building. Mrs. Oviasu said: "The International Women's Day brings to focus the urgent need to dismantle all forms of relig...

Guobadia, Tenebe   Hendrix Oliomogbe  A leading All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for Orhiommwon South Constituency in the forthcoming Edo State House of Assembly election, Hon. Bright Guobadia has hailed the choice of Mr. Jarrett Tenebe as the state chairman of the ruling party in the just concluded congress of the party. In a message Thursday in Benin City, Hon. Guobadia also lauded the choice of Ambassador Sylvester Aigboboh as the state deputy chairman, Eng. Lawrence Okah as secretary and other members of the state executive council of the party. The House of Assembly hopeful said the smooth conduct of the state congress without internal wranglings and violence is a testament of APC's wide acceptance across the state and beyond. A strong pillar of APC in Orhiommwon South Constituency, the politician expressed implicit confidence on the ability of the trio of Tenebe, Okah and Aigboboh, adding that as tested and experienced, he has no doubt that the political gla...

Omoruyi  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Benin City witnessed a chilling episode of political violence when armed men stormed the residence of former Edo State Governor, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, during a high-profile political gathering. The attackers reportedly opened fire, leaving vehicles riddled with bullets and property damaged, in what observers describe as a suspected assassination attempt on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other dignitaries present.   The sudden eruption of gunfire sent shockwaves through the gathering, forcing guests to flee in panic. Witnesses recounted scenes of confusion as leaders and supporters scampered for safety. Obi and several other political figures narrowly escaped harm, a fact that has intensified public concern about the rising tide of political intolerance in Nigeria.   Hon. Murphy Omoruyi, a prominent political voice, reacted with fury and deep concern. He condemned the attack as “a direct assault on democracy and a...

Omoruyi Hendrix Oliomogbe  More criticisms have continued to trail Tuesday's shooting by some unknown gunmen at the uptown Benin City, City, Edo State residence of former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie Oyegun during a meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest is from a member of the House of Representatives for Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Constituency, Edo State Hon. Murphy Omoruyi and top member of the budding opposition party. The attackers reportedly opened fire, leaving vehicles riddled with bullets and property worth millions of Naira damaged, in what observers describe as a suspected assassination attempt on former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi and other dignitaries present.   In a statement in Benin City, Hon. Omoruyi described the attack as “a direct assault on democracy and a dangerous escalation of political intolerance,” noting that the violence was not just aimed at individuals but at the very foundation of Nigeria’s democratic values....

Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has vehemently condemned Tuesday, February 24, 2026 shootings at the Benin City, Edo State residence of Chief Odigie Oyegun, former Governor of Edo State during a meeting of the party's chieftains. Several vehicles' windscreens, parked outside the sprawling premises were destroyed in the hail of bullets but there was however no report of injury or fatality among the party chieftains, including Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election. Mr. Obi had recently defected to the budding ADC. A statement in Benin City by the zonal chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor and made available to journalists said that the shooting by some unknown gunmen at the ex-governor's residence in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the Edo State capital, is outrageous and uncalled for. Dr. Isibor lamented that Edo State is not noted for such dastardly act, noting that it is cause for concer...