Ossiomo Power Company Accuses Edo Police Command Of Double Standards, Says Company Lost Over N100m To Thieves
By Raphael Okhiria The management of Ossiomo Power Company in Ologbo near Benin City, has accused the Edo State Police Command of double standards in its actions as they affect the company. The management of the company in a press statement in Benin City, alleged that each time the company reported theft of its high […]
Reflections On The 10th Coronation Anniversary Of The Oba Of Benin: Why The Global Edo Community Must Rise Against Diaspora-Based Attacks On The Benin Monarchy
By Dr. Samson R. Osagie For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilization, sophisticated governance, and artistic brilliance. At the absolute center of this magnificent heritage is the Monarch himself, the revered Oba of Benin—who is not just a traditional ruler, but the living soul, spiritual anchor, and historical custodian […]
10th Coronation Anniversary: ACNPN Salutes Oba Of Benin
By Sir Ralph Okhiria The leadership of the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria, ACNPN, Edo State Chapter, has congratulated the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Ewuare II CFR N’Ogidigan, the Oba of Benin, on the auspicious occasion of the Royal Majesty’s 10th year coronation anniversary, remarking that “this first decade of the […]
Oba Of Benin Decorates Oluremi Tinubu With Prestigious Coral Beads
By Raphael Okhiria The Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has blessed Sen. Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigeria’s President with a Benin traditional Ring Coral beads known as ‘Ikele’, thereby making her to become the first Nigerian First Lady to receive the honour, which is an expression of […]
Oba of Benin 10th Coronation Anniversary: Food, Craft Festival Open In Benin City
By Raphael Okhiria To commemorate his 10th coronation anniversary, the revered Benin monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, has opened a food and craft festival in the ancient city. The festival was flagged off on Friday at the newly transformed Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre in Benin City, Edo […]
Omologbe Odigie Felix: The EndSARS Voice the Government Desperately Wants To Silence
By Johnson Abiodun When Nigerians took to the streets in October 2020 under the aegis of #EndSARS, the movement became one of the most significant youth-led protests in Nigeria’s recent history. Its central demands were straightforward: an end to police brutality, accountability for abuses committed by security forces, justice for victims and meaningful reform of […]
Passing Of Pst Chris Oyakhilome’s Mother: UBTH CMD Pays Condolence Visit To Family
By Raphael Okhiria The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on Friday led management staff on a condolence visit to the family of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, following the passing of his mother, Deaconess Angel Oyakhilome. She was aged 88. Speaking during the condolence visit to the Oyakhilome’s […]
Development, Growth Of Edo Rural Communities:ACNPN Challenges Elected Office Holders
By Raphael Okhiria The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Community Newspapers’ Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), has expressed concerns about the slow rate of development, and poor socio-infrastructural facilities, and amenities in rural communities in Edo State, saying that federal and state legislators, as well as local government council chairmen must assist, and complement, […]
Appointment Into APC Presidential Campaign Council: Ovia N/E Chairman Congratulates Lucky Imasuen
By Raphael Okhiria The Executive Chairman of Ovia North East Local Government Council, Hon. Orobosa Christopher Eriamantoе, has congratulated His Excellency, Chief Lucky Imasuen on his well deserved appointment as the Edo South Coordinator of the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Hon. Eriamantoe described the appointment of Chief Imasuen into the APC Presidential Campaign Council […]
Ossiomo Power Company Light: EDSG Is Worried – Commissioner
By Raphael Okhiria The Edo State Government has expressed concerned over the present situation at Ossiomo Company Company, noting the important role the company previously played in supplying electricity to government facilities, businesses and communities in the state Commissioner for Power, Hon. Paul Usenbo, described the effect of no longer having the services of Ossiomo […]