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  Hon. Odion with Brig-Gen. Balogun Hendrix Oliomogbe  A group, Goods Drivers and Taxi-Cabs Owners Association of Nigeria (GATAN) has reiterated its determination to collaborate with the Nigeria Army to tackle security challenges in Edo State. A statement in Benin City by the Edo State chairman of the association, Comrade Odion Prince Abumenre after a meeting with the commander of the Nigeria Army 4 Brigade Command, Benin City, Brig-Gen. AO Balogun, he said that GATAN will partner with the military to address insecurity in Edo State. Hon. Abumenre told Brig-Gen. Balogun that the association will live up to its aims and objectives by engaging in information gathering for security agencies and the government general in order to ensure the security of lives and properties of Edo people. He assured: "GATAN members operating within Benin metropolis and rural areas will compliment the efforts of the army in tackling security challenges through information gathering." Recalled that ...

   Prof. Ize-Iyamu (m), Afegbua (l) and others at the ceremony  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Citing the achievements and exceptional leadership demonstrated by women like the late former vice chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Grace Alele-Williams and the current Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua has emphasized the need for Nigeria to consider women for serious leadership roles. Prince Afegbua said the two outstanding women have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their respective fields. Prince Afegbua spoke recently in Benin City during the commissioning of UBTH Media Office urged Nigerians to recognize the potentials of women in governance and create opportunities for them to contribute to the nation's development He said' "We need to continuously look in the direction of women when it comes to leadership because some ...

  Dr. Enabulele  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Launched amidst fanfare and with great expectations one year ago in Benin City, Edo State, it was time recently for stakeholders of the Osahon Enabulele Foundation (OEF) to count their blessings one by one, as they say and set target for the future. Looking back, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, the founder of OEF and former president of the World Medical Association (WMA), declared with a little bit of bravado that the foundation was able to meet the goals it set for itself when it kicked off early last year, notwithstanding the odds and the harsh economic realities of the situation. Amongst others, the foundation focuses on health; education; effective leadership; and good governance; and policy advocacy. As part of the events to mark the one year anniversary of OEF, a free medical outreach, was held at Uselu Market, uptown Benin City. People from all walks of life started trooping in to the venue as early as 7 O'clock in the morning to take adv...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  Authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have requested all duly admitted students of the university to return to their respective departments/faculties, including the Faculty of Optometry, to present themselves for clearance.  A statement by the Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire explained that some students offered provisional admission in the 2025/2026 academic session are having difficulties in clearance in some faculties, particularly in Optometry. Mrs. Ehanire who frowned at the development explained that the authorities have requested all duly admitted students to return to their respective departments/faculties including Faculty of Optometry, to present themselves for clearance.  Recalled that some students have angrily complained that out of 350 admitted into the Doctor of Optometry programme for the 2025/2026 session, 200 have been informed that they can no longer be admitted into the department. According to them, the univ...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  The chairman of Edo State chapter of  Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas  (HOSTCOM),  Hon. Kenneth Aduwaye has advised Edo youths to refrain from violence and other anti-social vices. In a statement Thursday in Benin City, Mr. Aduwaye urged youths to channel their ideas, energy and enterprise to build a prosperous Edo State instead of resorting to violence. The chairman assured Governor Monday Okpebholo of the total support of HOSTCOM in his determination to bring about the rapid development and transformation of Edo State. He said that the body was out to  ameliorate the general plight of oil bearing communities in the state and also improve on the infrastructure. Hon. Aduwaye appealed to Governor Okpebholo to embark on people-oriented policies and good governance to strengthen women and youths in host communities. He said that women and youths in oil and gas bearing communities should be included in decision-making. While task...

Isibor                         Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has threatened to drag Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to court if he goes ahead with his plans to float the state owned Edo Airline. A statement Tuesday in Benin City by the regional president, Dr. Samson Isibor accused Governor Okpebholo to stop what he insisted as wasteful spending of Edo monies that are not beneficial to the people of Edo State, threatening: "We are ready to take him to court, if he goes ahead to implement the so-called Edo Airline." He accused the governor of attempting to prioritize some self-adulation projects, like the airline that should not be the immediate priority of any government that is people oriented. Dr. Isibor advised that any project that has no bearing on the lives of the people of Edo State, should not be executed. Against the backdrop of hundreds of state roads including fe...

  Abu Millionaire (l), Okaka                           Hendrix Oliomogbe  A pressure group, Axis-Two Stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan East local government area of Edo State, has called for an end to alleged "dictatorship" and "subversive" leadership tactics by party leaders, including Mr. Abdulganiyu Lawani and Hon. Eric Okaka. A meeting convened last Saturday in Otuo , Owàn East local government area, to address the growing concerns over the party's management frowned at the lopsided appointments and misplaced adoptions for elective offices in the local government area.  The stakeholders accused the duo of Alhaji Lawani, fondly called Abu Millionaire and Hon. Okaka, the lawmaker representing the local government area in the House of Assembly of hijacking the party's functions. Close party sources who pleaded anonymity accused Alhaji Lawani of unilaterally determining party p...