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‎ ‎ ‎Otuedo N’ Ogbenbe condoles patron, Chief Emmanuel Iyase over wife’s passing ‎ ‎ ‎The Otuedo N’ Ogbenbe, a socio-cultural group comprising indigenous journalists from the Edo South Senatorial District, extends its heartfelt condolences to its Patron, Chief Emmanuel Iyase, following the passing of his beloved wife, Magdalene.  ‎ ‎In a statement jointly signed by the Convener and Secretary of the group, Comrade Edosa Okunbo and Elder Patrick Ahanor, the forum expressed deep sympathy with Chief Iyase and his entire family over the painful loss. ‎ ‎The group described the late Mrs. Magdalene Iyase as a virtuous and compassionate woman whose life was marked by dignity, kindness, and remarkable contributions to her family and community. ‎ ‎ According to the statement, her passing is a great loss not only to the Iyase family but also to all who had the privilege of knowing her. ‎ ‎Otuedo N’ Ogbenbe noted that as a patron who has consistently shown support and fatherly guidance to indi...

,z Former Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Osaro Obazee, has officially declared his intention to contest the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Obazee made the announcement at the Oredo APC Secretariat, where party leaders from local government and ward levels were in attendance. Speaking to supporters, he emphasized his long-standing commitment to the party, asserting that his efforts merit the party’s ticket. “The labourer deserves his wages. We have laboured in the vineyard of APC, and we deserve the rewards,” Obazee said. “We were in opposition for eight years, but with our collective efforts, we are now in power in the state. I will not distance myself from the people after joining hands to achieve the successes recorded in the party.” The former council chairman highlighted his achievements during his tenure, noting t...

Wike Commissions 54 Construction Equipment for Edo LGAs, Hails Gov. Okpebholo’s Grassroots Economic Vision The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency Nyesom Wike, has commissioned 54 construction equipment procured by the Edo State Government for the 18 Local Government Councils, describing the initiative as a major boost to grassroots economic development. Commissioning the equipment, Wike praised the governor’s commitment to rural development and economic empowerment at the grassroots. He said, "You have demonstrated that you love the economy of the local government. You have demonstrated that development must go to the rural areas. You have laid the foundation for Mr. President to be re-elected,”  He added, “Let me tell you, as the other opponent was busy deceiving people buying corn on the road, Mr. President was busy developing the FCT. FCT has 62 councillors, APC took...

Benin Solidarity Movement Calls for Host Community Involvement in Oil Facility Protection The Benin Solidarity Movement (BSM) worldwide has urged the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to establish a Special Task Force comprising mainly host community members to collaborate with security agencies. In a statement, BSM President Elder Comrade Curtis Eghosa Ugbo and General Secretary Ms. Esohe Adun argued that host community members, familiar with the environment, should be involved in protecting oil facilities. They criticized the practice of awarding contracts to non-indigenous individuals, calling it unfair. The group urged the government and NNPC to involve resource owners in protecting their resources, citing Edo State as an example where a non-indigene is tasked with protection instead of local community members  "Our concern is that if the issue is not given a fair treatment in record time it may snowball into a fiery bush fire that may become to...

EDSG Gives Okiaghele of Three Communities Seven Days Ultimatum To Appear Before Special Security Squad  ... Declared Five Cult Members Wanted For Cult Related Activities  The Edo State Government (EDSG) has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okiagheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named "Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers" over the recent resurgence of Cultism in Benin City. The Okiaghele of Obazagbon Community, Innocent Okunozee a member of Black Axe Confraternity is currently in custody while those expected to turn themselves in include the Okiaghele of Obagie, Ofumwengbe and Ara Communities respectively. Following the recent killings in some parts of Benin, the Special Security Squad led by the Principal Security Officer (PSO) to Edo State Governor carried out a series of raids, leading to arrest of some suspected cultists at Amagba Community in Oredo and Obagie Community in Ikpoba-Okah local government ...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE  Press Statement; 16/2/2026 STOP THE RELOCATION OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY AND SACK OBARO OLOGBO NOW  We the Leadership and Members of AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE, a socio-cultural organization dedicated to promoting the interests of the Edo Nation, expresses profound disappointment regarding the relocation of the National Health Insurance Authority's (NHIA) South-South Zonal Office from Benin City to Port Harcourt by the Director, Mr. Obaro Ologbo.  We find this reckless and selfish action untenable for an institution with over two decades of presence in Edo State to be relocated for the convenience of Mr. Obaro Ologbo. It is utterly unacceptable and demonstrates a lack of sensitivity when an appointed official like Obaro Ologbo, whose purpose of appointment is to serve his tenure but, now prioritizes his personal convenience over institutional interests by influencing the relocation of the Zonal Office to...