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Iruekpen’s Dominance In Elective Positions In Edo Central: A Cause For Concern
By Ehichioya Steve Odion The dominance of the Iruekpen Community in Esan West local government area in the politics of Edo Central Senatorial District is on the radar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Attention had to be directed at this obvious anomaly following increasing complaints by some political interests within Edo State of marginalization. […]
The Suffering In Nigeria Is Too Much – Edo Youths
By Flourish Osetohanmen For two days, aggrieved youths in their hundreds took to the streets, barricading a section of the ever-busy Benin–Lagos Expressway near the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Ugbowo Campus, in protest against worsening economic hardship. Chanting war songs and different slogans demeaning the federal government, the mammoth crowd of people mainly youths described […]
Okpebholo Calls For Unity, Hope As Christians Celebrate Easter
By Felix Azamosa The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for unity, hope, and renewed faith among Christians in Edo State and across Nigeria as they celebrate Easter, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the Governor described the season as a sacred period that embodies […]
Perform Or Resign – CRPP Tells Okpebholo / CRPP Is A ‘Chop-Chop’ Organisation – Afegbua
Concerned by what he described as the lackadaisical attitude of the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to the untold hardship the people of the state are presently passing through, the chairman of the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has urged the governor to immediately change the narrative or resign from his position. In […]
Okpebholo moves to generate electricity from coal as Chinese firm begins cement production
In its bid to boost electricity supply to residents, the Edo State Government has granted a license to Chinese firms to begin exploration with a view to generating electricity from coal deposits in the state. The Chinese firms are also to begin cement production and produce ceramic tiles from clay. Edo Commissioner for Mining, Andrew […]
A Governor’s Bold Commitment To Educational Investment
By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Globally, history has almost often provided humanity with the clearest verdict on leadership. Today in our state, Edo, and examining the education sector, that verdict is beginning to take shape, drawing a sharp distinction between a recent period of decline and a new phase of deliberate recovery driven by policy-backed […]
Adeboye, Oritsejafor, Okonkwo, Wale Oke, Others Grace Omobude’s 80th Birthday
By Raphael Okhiria Many eminent personalities, including the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, three former presidents of the PFN, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor and Bishop Mike Okonkwo,have graced the 80th birthday anniversary celebration of the former president of PFN, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude in Benin City. […]
Omobude @80: Says I sold Newspapers To Go School – Reveals Why He Established Lighthouse Varsity, Others
By Raphael Okhiria, Bassey O Bassey The General Superintendent of the Gospel Light International Ministries – New Covenant Gospel Church, Rev. Dr. Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude is in a celebration mood as he marks his 80th birthday anniversary with pomp and ceremony. Born on 14th March, 1946, at Owa village, now Evbuobanosa town in Orhiomwon local […]
Lighthouse University Gets Endowment Committee
By Raphael Okhiria A seven-member Endowment Committee has been inaugurated for the Lighthouse University (LHU), Evbuobanosa, Edo State. The inauguration ceremony was on Saturday performed by the Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the university, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, who enjoined members of the committee to add value to the fortune of the Lighthouse […]
Wike Commissions Construction Equipment For Edo L.G.A’s In Benin City
By Raphael Okhiria There was unlimited jubilation throughout Edo State when 54 construction equipment procured by the State Government for the 18 Local Government Councils, was commissioned yesterday in Benin City. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Nyesom Wike, who performed the commissioning, described the initiative as a major boost to […]