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     Dr. Ogboror-Okor  Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Director General of Edo State Diaspora Agency, Dr. Loretta Ogboror-Okor has made a passionate appeal to Edo indigenes in the diaspora to come and invest heavily in the Heartbeat of the Nation State. Dr. Ogboror-Okor, who spoke in Benin City said that the country receives an estimated $7 billion in remittances annually from Nigerians in the diaspora. The director general said that out of this huge amount of money, Edo State, which is among the top five recipients of remittances, gets a significant chunk of the money. She said that it's in recognition of the significant contribution of Edo diaspora to the fortunes of Western Union money transfer section of one of the old generation banks that makes it to sponsor the annual Igue Festival in Benin Kingdom. While conceding that kidnappings for ransom and the general state of insecurity in Nigeria is a problem, Dr. Ogboror-Okor however advised Edo people living abroad not ...

    Oba Market: Ongoing renovation work  Hendrix Oliomogbe  Like the legendary phoenix, which got burnt in the Arabian desert and was reborn from it ashes, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo is set to commission the rehabilitated and remodelled Oba Market, Benin City, almost six years after a midnight inferno totally razed down a section of it on June 22, 2020.     Before renovation  It was weeping and wailing by the pitiable traders who lost goods worth several millions of Naira on that fateful night in June of 2020. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kaseem Afegbua, who disclosed this while speaking with journalists Monday in Benin City lamented that nothing was done to repair the market when the incident happened despite several assurances and promises by then Governor Godwin Obaseki until Governor Okpebholo came on board. Marked by blown off roof, creaking staircases, blocked drainage system, heaps of refuse, gaping holes with water...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Etsako Federal Constituency, Mr. Johnson Oghuma has reeled out his scorecard during his stint between 2017 and 2023. Hon. Oghuma, who is seeking re-election for a third term recalled that in a landmark development for education and regional advancement, the green Chambers had approved the Conference Committee Report on a bill seeking to upgrade the  Federal Polytechnic, Auchi into a full-fledged University of Technology. The former lawmaker explained that he sponsored the bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of Federal University of Technology, Auchi, Edo State", noting that his commitment to educational growth and human capital development continues to yield impactful results. He noted that the approval marked a significant step toward expanding access to quality higher education, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and technology, adding that t...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  Former chairperson of Edo State chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Adesuwa Ehimuan, weekend formally declared her intention to seek for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Oredo East Constituency seat in the Edo State House of Assembly. In her declaration speech in Benin City, Comrade Ehimuan reiterated her commitment to purposeful, inclusive, and people-centered representation, anchored on transparency, accountability, and grassroots engagement. Widely recognized for her advocacy in youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, and community development, she said that she joined the packed race with a clear vision to advance policies that will drive sustainable growth and improve the quality of life for her constituents. She said that among others, her major priorities will include enhancing access to quality education, promoting economic empowerment, strengthening social welfare systems, and expanding opportu...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  A Benin, Edo State High Court presided over by Justice Mary Itsueli has restrained members of Registered Trustees of Host Communities of Nigeria Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM) from conducting, organizing, supervising, participating in, or in any manner whatsoever giving effect to the l inauguration of a self constituted executive of the Edo State chapter of the association. The purported inauguration was scheduled for today, Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Benin City.  In suit No: B/276/2026, Kenneth Aduwaye, Prince Odion Abumenre, Dr. Osasu Isibor and Comrade Andrew Nosa Oyegue for themselves and on behalf of members of the Edo State chapter of HOSTCOM are challenging the legality of Registered Trustees of HOSTCOM reportedly headed by one Mr. Robinson Aikpitanyi, Patrick Erumusele, Victor Okunoghae, Stanley Osayande, High Chief Benjamin Tamaraneibi, Godday Koru and Kenneth Aigbe, Odiase Glory. In a motion ex-parte by Mr. A O. Asenoguan, counsel to the claimants, they ar...

Okowa                                                             Hendrix Oliomogbe  The senatorial ambition of immediate past Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa seems to be in jeopardy as a group, Delta North Political Renaissance and Advocacy Group has vowed to mobilize against it, following his criticism of the inclusion of the proposed Anioma State in the South East geo-political zone. The group said that the ex-governor, from the Ika axis of Anioma, who first had a stint in the upper legislative chambers between 2011 and 2015 and is currently gunning for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election, has no justification consulting the people of Aniocha South and Aniocha North Local Government Areas, who are predominantly of Igbo extraction and longed to be united with their Igbo kinsmen in ...

Omokhodion                             Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Independent Television and Radio (ITV/Radio) is set to celebrate it Founder's Day and 29th anniversary with lecture series to answer salient questions on the theme: "'Quo Vadamus' Nigeria, Where Are We Going?" The theme is expected to enlighten and educate Nigerians on the country's journey so far, its challenges and way forward and will feature erudite academic scholars such as the former pro-chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma, Sir (Chief) Lawson Omokhodion, the keynote speaker A statement by the chairman of the Organizing Committee, Comrade Efosa Uwangue and made available to journalists in Benin City, Edo State disclosed that the event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at Ehizua Hub, Opposite ITV Glass House, Airport Road, Benin City at 9:30 am. prompt. Comrade Uwangue explained that Hi...