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Flooded: Ojirami Dam  Hendrix Oliomogbe  ‎The Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Hon. Robert Akande Olumole, has directed the partial opening of Ojirami dam under the supervision of engineers to allow for controlled water flow and reduce the risk of flooding in adjoining communities. Hon. Olumole spoke during an emergency visit to the dam following rising water levels which triggered concerns and panic among residents of surrounding communities.   He directed that the dam be partially opened under the supervision of the engineers to allow controlled water flow and reduce the risk of flooding in adjoining communities. ‎ ‎The chairman, who led council officials dam for an emergency assessment of the dam, said that the emergency intervention became necessary due to the prolonged deterioration of the dam's mechanical opening and closing mechanism, which officials said had not received adequate servicing or lubrication for a considerable period. ‎ ‎During the insp...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  ReachOut Nigeria with Rhapsody of Realities is marking its 20th edition with its biggest nationwide campaign yet, as 100 million copies of Rhapsody of Realities are set for distribution across Nigeria under the theme, "Celebrating 20 Years of Impact, Taking Rhapsody to Every Man's World." The milestone coincides with Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary and will see Rhapsody of Realities distributed across all 774 Local Government Areas of Nigeria, reaching adults, youths, teenagers, children and people with accessibility needs in cities, towns, villages and hinterlands. A statement by Pastor Sylvester Ebhodaghe of the Directorate of Media Communications, Loveworld Nation explained that the 20th edition built on a movement that began in 2007 with a vision to inspire hope, promote patriotism and empower Nigerians with the transforming message of God's Word. Pastor Ebhodaghe noted that over the years, ReachOut Nigeria has grown beyond the mass ...

Hendrix Oliomogbe Piqued by the annulment of Edo Queens’ penalty-shootout victory over Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in the WAFU-B final, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has appealed the verdict of the continental football body, which ordered that the final must resume from extra time. In its appeal dated Tuesday, September 29, 2026 through the Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Edem Ikpeme, NFF is demanding that CAF should reconsider its annulment of the outcome of the match.  In the final played on September 5 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fasso, Edo Queens’ of Nigeria defeated the hard fighting Ghanaian champions, Ampem Darkoa Ladies, 4-1 in the penalty shootout ordered by the referee, after  the match ended 2-2 during regulation time. The victory, which also earned the victorious Nigerians, the WAFU-B qualification ticket for the CAF Women’s Champions League is however at risk as the two warring teams may return to the pitc...

Hendrix  Oliomogbe  A group, the People's Assembly for Good Governance (PAGG) has faulted Edo State Government for blaming the incessant rains for the delay in addressing the deplorable condition of roads across the state. A statement in Benin City by the Dr. Samson Isibor and the general secretary, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nkama,. Samson Isibor after its quarterly meetings on Tuesday, September 27, 2026, where members deliberated on recent developments in Edo State and resolved to demand greater accountability from the state government. PAGG formerly known as the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) berated the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua for heaping the blame for the poor condition of roads in the state on the previous administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki. Besides, the statement which was signed by the national chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor and the general secretary, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nkama, insisted that it is wrong on the part of ...

Idiake Hendrix Oliomogbe  The coordinator of a group, Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria, Deacon Patrick Idiake has lashed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his promise to bring back fuel subsidy if he wins next year election. Deacon Idiake, the chairman of Edo State Audit Commission, who spoke in Benin City said that Alhaji Abubakar campaign promise, which he insisted is not practicable is not due to his love for  the masses but desperation and a cunny attempt to hoodwink some gullible Nigerians. Having run in every election since 1993, he said that the former vice president in his desperation for the presidency will readily promise Nigerians anything, no matter how unrealistic. The Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area born top All Progressives Congress (APC) politician accused the ADC presidential candidate of playing to the gallery. 'Atiku is two faced  and a spent force who has nothing to offe...

 Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Imadiyi (inset) Hendrix Oliomogbe  Special Senior Assistant to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on Media, Ambassador Uwa Imadiyi has lauded the state government for the handing over of Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, Benin City to the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba Ewuare II. Ambassador Imadiyi, a cultural enthusiast and the proprietor of Aróse Arts Gallery, Benin City said that the return was proper considering the fact that the iconic cultural centre is situated in the heart of the ancient palace grounds of the Oba of Benin before the British punitive expedition of 1897 against the reigning monarch, Oba Ovonranmwen. He expressed hope that the edifice will once again be a beehive of cultural activities and other events to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Benin people and Edo State in general. He added: "I will like to commend Governor Monday Okpebholo for returning Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre to the Benin monarch. It's the proper thing conside...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  Edo State government has heaped the blame for the bad roads in the Government Reserved Area (GRA)  of Benin City and other parts of the state on immediate past Governor Godwin Obaseki. Washed away by torrential rains and littered with potholes, several roads in Benin metropolis, especially in the GRA neighbourhood and other parts of the state are presently in a very sorry state, resulting in untold hardship on commuters.  Speaking at a press briefing Wednesday in Benin City, the commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Kasim Afegbua said that the poor quality of the jobs which were hurriedly rehabilitated and constructed by former governor Obaseki are responsible for the situation. Prince Afegbua said that the roads, which were commissioned amidst fanfare and trumpeted as one of the major achievements of former Governor Obaseki's administration lacked proper drains and were constructed with substandard asphalt. Among several poorly construct...