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Building on Excellence: Dr. Paddy Iyamu’s Quest to Bring Quality Representation to Oredo By Amb. Gemma Osaigbovo Edo  Dr. Paddy Iyamu’s aspiration for the Oredo House of Representatives seat is increasingly being viewed through the lens of performance, experience, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. With a professional background shaped by leadership, administration, and policy engagement, his quest represents a continuation of a journey built on excellence and service delivery. Over the years, Dr. Paddy Iyamu has earned recognition for his contributions in the education sector and public administration, where his approach to leadership has often emphasized reforms, institutional growth, and strategic development. Supporters argue that these experiences have equipped him with the capacity, competence, and practical understanding required for effective legislative representation. His ambition for Oredo is not merely about occupying public office;...

EDO POLICE ARREST KIDNAP SUSPECT, RECOVERS DECOMPOSING BODIES OF 2 VICTIMS Officers of the Edo state Police Command have recovered 2 corpses from the forests along the Benin- Lagos Expressway, who were kidnapped last month from Ekiadolor. The recovery followed the arrest of one of the kidnapers, a member of a 7 man syndicate who operates along the Benin-Lagos and Benin-Akure expressway, by the Violent Crime Response Unit VCRU who engaged them in a gun battle in the forest. The State commander VCRU CSP Osagie Godspower led journalists and health officials into the forest were the corpses were recovered. According to one of the victims, whose mother was among those killed,  the kidnappers struck their home in Iyowa community, Ekiadolor abducting herself, her Mother and the maid staying with them. She narrated that 3 more families were later abducted and brought to join them in the forest, making a total of 4 families. She explained that the were me...

“Protecting the Crown of Edo South: The Case for Leadership Driven by Character, Service and Experience” Gemma Osaigbovo Edo, Editor in Chief GemmaSphere.  _Writes from Benin City, Nigeria._  Edo South, the heartland of the historic Benin Kingdom, is not merely a political district; it is a symbol of heritage, resilience, culture, and identity. For generations, the people of Edo South have stood as custodians of a rich civilization whose values emphasize honour, wisdom, courage, and responsibility.  In such a society, leadership should never be treated as a casual pursuit or a reward for loud ambition. Rather, it must be seen as a sacred responsibility earned through character, proven service, and practical experience. The “crown” of Edo South is symbolic. It represents the collective dignity, aspirations, and future of the people. Protecting that crown means ensuring that leadership emerges from individuals who possess the moral strength, competence, and dedi...

Gov Okpebholo To Work On Mechanic And Peanut Road To Decongest Traffic Gridlock On Sapele Road  .... Declare Three Days Of Thanksgiving For The State  Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo said his administration will commence work on mechanical and peanut roads to decongest traffic gridlock on the Sapele road axis in Benin City. Gov Okpebholo said his administration is doing all its best to make life better and bearable for Edo people, adding that his administration will continue to ensure that Edo people enjoy the dividends of democracy under his watch. He noted that officials of the Ministry of works will evaluate the road and commence work to ensure Edo people enjoy good and motorable roads across the State. Gov Okpebholo said his administration is working hard to ensure that Edo State is safe and conducive for citizens and none citizens alike as cultism has been fought to a standstill. "Today we are no longer afraid of cultism in the State as our adminis...

*IKHILOR RALLIES EDO APC: '2.5M VOTES FOR TINUBU, OKPEBHOLO IS DELIVERING'*   By Noble Sunday Okoduwa Solomon commends SSG Musa Ikhilor Esq for his open door policy, selflessness, and dedication to service. Using Eid al-Adha to host neighbors, the Arewa community, and party leaders, the SSG showed Edo that leadership is about being one of the people. That same spirit is what is advancing Governor Monday Okpebholo’s “Project 2.5” for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. When leaders eat with the people, they can also mobilize the people. Irrua didn’t just celebrate Eid-al-Adha. For 48 hours, the hometown of SSG Musa Ikhilor Esq became the nerve center of Edo APC’s 2027 strategy.  *Day 1: Unity at the grassroots*   On May 27, Ikhilor opened his doors to neighbors, the Arewa community, and the wider Muslim Ummah. Sallah meat, words of gratitude, and one clear message: “No one gets left behind.” It was a reminder that governance starts at the gate, not in Government H...

IYAMIDR Commends Okpebholo Over Appointment of Musa Ikhilor as Edo SSG Group Hails Strategic Leadership, Backs SHINE Agenda The Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration Development and Reintegration (IYAMIDR) has commended the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, for the appointment of Barrister Musa Umar Ikhilor as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), describing the decision as strategic, visionary, and vital to effective governance in the state. In a statement issued on Friday by the Executive Director of IYAMIDR, Solomon Okoduwa, the group praised both the governor and the SSG for what it described as purposeful leadership and commitment to the progress of Edo State. Okoduwa stated that the appointment of Barr. Musa Umar Ikhilor was a “square peg in a square hole,” noting that the office of the Secretary to the State Government remains one of the most sensitive and strategic positions in any administration. According to the statement, Governor Okp...