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Hendrix Oliomogbe                                               Worried by the rising cases of human trafficking, scores of people recently took to the main streets of the Edo State capital of Benin City to kick against the scourge. The road walkers who included officials of the National Agency Against Prohibition in Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and members of the civil society chanted songs against human trafficking. Led by Sister Helen Oneya, the programme coordinator of the Committee for the Support of Dignity of Women, the walkers who were armed with placards and banners with different inscriptions, denouncing human trafficking, trekked though Igbesamwan, Akpakpava, downtown Ring Road, Sapele Road and Reservation Road for about a kilometre before terminating at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Press Centre, where they were received by the Edo State Counci...

Edo ADC secretariat after the shock attack  Hendrix Oliomogbe  A top member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State, Hon. Murphy Osaro Omoruyi has called on the party's faithful and members of the Obidient Movement to remain calm and focused in spite of the unprovoked attack on the party's secretariat.  Hon. Omoruyi, the member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency of Edo state in the National Assembly spoke weekend in Benin City shortly after inspecting the extent of damage done to the ADC state secretariat located at Ogbelaka Street by the hoodlums.  The federal lawmaker, who decried the level of destruction and act of arson carried out on the secretariat building by elements he described as enemies of democracy, declared that the barbaric act underscores the panic mode of some desperate politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Addressing party supporters who accompanied him to the secretariat, Hon. Omoruyi said he came spec...

  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. In 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." Comrade Abu...

   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...