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Hendrix Oliomogbe  A socio- cultural group, Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) Worldwide has vehemently condemned the bearing ofg firearms by alleged Fulani men who were recently lynched at Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State. BSM Worldwide condemned the jungle justice meted out to the cattlemen, but however faulted the action of some failed politicians who want to politicise an issue that, it insisted, is strictly a security matter. In a joint statement by the president Elder Curtis Ugbo and the secretary, Comrade Osayande Goodluck and made available to newsmen in Benin City, the group stated that there are so many questions begging to be answered. Ugbo and Goodluck challenged those supporting the action of the Fulani gunmen apprehended at Uromi to tell the whole world why they were bearing  arms in the first instance and entering Uromi with arms. Besides, the president and the scribe demanded to know whether the action of the gunmen is not a premeditated p...

          Tenebe, Okomayin  Hendrix Oliomogbe Former Edo North Zonal vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sunny Okomayin has congratulated the Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, following his recent appointment as Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal College of Agriculture, Akure Ondo State. In a statement in Benin City, Chief Okomayin said that as a capable administrator and goal getter, the choice of Tenebe by President Bola Tinubu will go a long way in repositioning the university. Fondly called Bigmon, the top Edo North APC chieftain said that having succeeded in piloting the affairs of Edo State chapter of the ruling APC, which culminated in its victory in the last September 21 election, he has  no doubt that the APC chairman will bring his wealth of experience gathered over the years to bear at FUTA. From his close relationship with Tenebe, the Igarra, Akoko Edo Local ...

Hendrix Oliomogbe The Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Monday Igbafen has been scheduled to deliver the 127th Inaugural Lecture of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Titled "Plato's 'Philosopher King' and The Quest For Political Order in Nigeria", the lecture will hold under the distinguished chairmanship of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel. Igbafen of the Department of Philosophy was appointed as a professor in October 2017, according to a statement by Otunba Mike Aladenika, a principal assistant registrar/head of information and public relations at the state owned tertiary institution. The university don, who was the immediate past local chairman of ASUU at AAU was appointed as the zonal coordinator of the union in June 2023 by the national chairman, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke. As zonal coordinator, the unionist coordinates the activities of the union in seven unive...

.        Aigboboh, Tarex Hendrix Oliomogbe  A top member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Chief Lucky Ohimai has facilitated with Mr. Sylvester Aigboboh, the personal assistant to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on the occasion of his birthday celebration. In a congratulatory message Chief Ohimai, popularly known as Tarex and made available to Airport Correspondents this evening in Abuja, he noted that his close association for a long time with Aigboboh reveals a man of extreme confidence, enthusiasm, persistence and contagious happiness that infects all that comes in contact with him. He recalled that long before the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election, Aigboboh, a staunch supporter and political foot-soldier of Governor Okpebholo, was convinced beyond any reasonable doubt that the governor possessed the political will and capacity to restore good government to the Heartbeat State. The politician expre...

           Ukhun under attack  Hendrix Oliomogbe  It was weeping and wailing in Ukhun, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State when suspected heavily armed Fulani herdsmen unleashed mayhem in the small farming community, killing one person. Several others reportedly sustained various degrees of Injures. Coming on the heels of a similar attack in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state, which resulted in the death of two farmers, the latest incident highlights the upsurge of crime in Edo, despite the state government efforts at reining in killer herders and kidnappers. A one and a half minute viral video on social media captured the trauma of the heart-rending weeping and wailing of the helpless locals, who passionately pleaded with the police and the state governmentto come to their rescue. In the video, an unidentified narrator wailed: ”Situation report, situation report. This is Ukhun Community in Esan West Local Government ...

                      Osagie  Hendrix Oliomogbe  A total of 634 civil matters have been received and attended to by the Edo State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC) since it was established, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie has disclosed. Osagie spoke at a media briefing on the activities and achievements of CMC and the Citizens Rights Department (CRD) established by the state government to offer free and cost-effective justice as well as significantly reduce the financial burden of legal disputes on citizens. The Commissioner for Justice said Governor Monday Okpebholo is committed to strengthening the justice system and ensuring that the ministry serves not only as a prosecutorial agency of government but also as an institution that fosters social harmony, peace, and quick access to justice for all Edo people.  He said that an impressive 70% of cases, including inheritance conflicts, mat...

Hendrix Oliomogbe  The national vice chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), South South Zone, Chief Dan Orbih has felicitated with Senator Samuel Anyanwu following his affirmation as the party's authentic national secretary by the Supreme Court. In a congratulatory letter, Chief Orbih, who wrote on behalf of the newly elected members of the South South Zonal Working Committee, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Senator Anyanwu on his outstanding victory in the apex court. The South South zonal vice chairman noted that the landmark judgment not only restores his  position as the national secretary but also reinforced the values of rule of law and constitutionalism within the main opposition party. He penned: "As you resume duties in your office, I urge you to be bold, firm, and courageous in the discharge of your duties. Your leadership is vital in steering the PDP towards a brighter future, and we are confident in your ability to navigate the challenges ahead with w...