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Hendrix Oliomogbe  Worried by the gradual resurgence of motorcycles in Benin metropolis, Edo State Government has again reiterated its ban on the use of  motorbikes for whatever purpose within the confines of the Edo State capital. Speaking Wednesday in Benin City at press briefing, Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Saturday Iyalekhue,  warned that violators will have their bikes, popularly called Okada confiscated and burnt. Mr. Iyalekhue spoke in company of his counterpart from the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua and Mr. Festus Ebea of Public Safety and Securit, at the press briefing, which was organized by the Ministry for Information. He said that those, who are desirous of riding motorbikes can do so across the bypass, well outside the city limits, charging that most of the riders use the machines to engage in criminal activities.  The commissioner said: "Riding of  motorcycle remain banned in Benin metropolis. Okada riding is only...

 Izedonmwen              Hendrix Oliomogbe  The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, Engr. Osarenren Derek Izedonmwen, has called on Nigerians to use this year’s June 12 Democracy Day to renew their commitment to a deeper democratic culture rooted in justice, inclusion, accountability and respect for the rule of law. In a statement to commemorate this year’s June 12 Democracy Day, Izedonmwen described June 12 as a defining symbol of Nigeria’s democratic struggle and a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by patriots who fought, and in some cases paid the supreme price, for the return of democratic governance. He said democracy must not begin and end with general elections, but must be practiced within political parties, communities and public institutions. According to him, true democracy must be reflected in the election of party leaders, the selection of candidates, p...

Edo_Osagie Hendrix Oliomogbe  A former deputy chairman of the Edo State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Clement Ben Edo_Osagie has saluted members of the pro-democracy group, the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) for the courageous and fearless role they played in restoring democracy in the country after many years of military dictatorship. In a message on the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day, Hon. Edo Osagie congratulated all the martyrs and heroes of democracy who sacrificed their lives, energies and resources to restore Nigeria to civilian administration. A founding member of the PDP, the politician remarked that 27 years of unhindered democracy has, no doubt, restored the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a brighter future. He said: "I will like to congratulate all the heroes of democracy and those who sacrificed their lives, energies and resources to restore Nigeria to civilian administration after many years of military incursion in politics....

Ezomon  Hendrix Oliomogbe  A former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Ohio Ezomon has commended the enormous transformation in the country since the return to civilian rule in 1999. In a message on the occasion of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, Hon. Ezomon, an executive director, Edo Internal Revenue Service highlighted transformation in the critical sectors of the nation's economy, construction of roads, improved infrastructure, enhanced health care delivery and overhauling of the nation security architecture as some of the dividends of democracy. The former lawmaker from Owan West Local Government Area insisted that 27 years of unhindered democracy has no doubt, restored the hope and confidence of Nigerians in a brighter future. The politician paid glowing tributes to Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election and all the heroes of democracy who sacrificed their lives, energies and resources to restore Nigeria...

Hon. Aiguobarueghian  Hendrix Oliomogbe The Minority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly (Ovia North East I), Hon. Charity Iguodala Aiguobarueghian has hailed Nigerians and all the heroes of democracy who sacrificed their lives, energy and resources to restore civilian rule after long years of military dictatorship. A ‎former chairman of the Edo State Law Review Commission, Hon. Aiguobarueghian noted that the gains recorded since the return to democracy in 1999, were made possible by the sacrifice of these heroes of democracy. While paying tributes to Chief Moshood Abiola, who won the watershed 1993 presidential election, which was however annulled by former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, he said that 27 years of uninterrupted democracy has renewed the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a brighter future. ‎He added‎: “Democracy only thrives when the people trust it. If we want roads, schools, hospitals, and jobs, we must first defend free and credible elections...

Tokunbo speaking at the World Environment Day  Hendrix Oliomogbe  The urgent need for climate action and how to respond to the warning signals the Earth is sending took the centre stage weekend all over the world during this year's World Environment Day. Celebrated annually on 5 June, the World Environment Day is one of the planet's largest platforms for environmental outreach and is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).  This year's edition, which has as its theme, "Climate Change Begins With You, Act Now" and hosted by Azerbaijan, will focus on solutions to the climate crisis. In Benin City, Edo State, the Foundation For Earth Rights Assembly (FERA) joined the global community to mark the 54th celebration of World Environment Day, one of the biggest environmental awareness programmes in the world. Speaking after the end of a road show on some main streets in the Edo State capital city, which terminated at Uselu Market, the executive director, F...

 Isibor (top), Afegbua                          Hendrix Oliomogbe  The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has chided Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua over what they insisted was his unkind response to its earlier statement over the May 27 Children's Day stampede at Ogbe Stadium, Benin City.  In a joint statement Monday in Benin City by the national chairman,  Dr. Samson Isibor, and secretary, Hon. Nkama Waribe, the duo faulted Prince Afegbua over "his vituperation following our statement that exposed the unfortunate incident that occurred on Wednesday last week at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin. Recall that over 50 students, (mostly female) almost lost their lives after they collapsed in a stampede, when some private security personnel released cannisters of pepper spray to disperse some secondary school students, who attacked the female s...