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*RE: PURPORTED TITLE OF “IMPERIAL MAJESTY, OGIEMEN OF UTATAN BINI-NATION” — CALL FOR INVESTIGATION AND ARREST OF PROMOTERS* It has come to our attention that Bevy Efe, a former Special Assistant to former Governor Godwin Obaseki, has been promoting a non-existent traditional title styled as “Imperial Majesty, Ogiemen of Utatan Bini-Nation”. We wish to state categorically that in the Benin Kingdom, there is only one King. It is trite and constitutionally recognized that His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin, is the sole custodian of the style “His Royal Majesty”. All other Traditional Heads of various communities in Benin Kingdom, including the Elawure of Usen and Enigies, bear the style “His Royal Highness”. This is in line with the Edo State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Law. We recall that prior to the Obaseki administration, one Arisco Osemwingie was arrested and prosecuted for parading himself with the same title “Imperial Majesty of Utatan” during the Adams Oshiomhole administration...

Gov Okpebholo Reaffirms Federal Partnership to Boost Water Infrastructure, Strengthen Security in Edo The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed Edo State’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Federal Government to accelerate water infrastructure, improve security around critical assets, and deliver tangible benefits to residents. The governor made this known on Tuesday at the Government House in Benin City while receiving the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who led a delegation from the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) on a courtesy visit. Responding to the minister’s remarks, Okpebholo stressed that federal-state partnership remains crucial to sustainable development, particularly in the water sector.  He disclosed that he had personally visited some of the facilities under the authority and expressed concern over reported cases of vandalism and wastage o...

Aiguobasinmwin Movement World-Wide, a group which described itself as the socio-cultural defenders of the rich culture, traditions, customs and heritage of the Edo Nation, has voiced it’s opposition to the likely emergence of two candidates on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Paddy Iyamu and Ndidi Aighimien in the 2027 polls. The Aiguobasinmwin perceived them as being promoters of Toru Ebe and Anioma States which are being proposed to be carved out of Edo State in the planned new states creation coming up soon. According to the Movement, “our detailed investigation into aspirants for the forthcoming general elections in Edo State, especially in Edo South Senatorial District, has unveiled substantial sponsorship of candidates like Mr. Paddy Emmanuel Iyamu and Mr. Ndidi Aghimien by the aforementioned states’ promoters under the auspices of the APC. “Thus, the sponsors of Mr. Paddy Iyamu, who is vying for the Oredo House of Representatives seat and Mr. Ndidi Agh...

Agbonayinma and others during the media briefing in his residence in Benin City.   A former member of the House of Representatives in Edo State, Hon Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, on Wednesday dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, citing undue interference from political leaders in the state, among others as his reasons. Announcing his resignation from the party at his Benin residence, Agbonayinma lamented the party had been highjacked by some individuals, who appropriated the party to themselves. While not disclosing the political party he would be joining, the lawmaker, who represented the Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal Constituency, said that he would be seeking a return to the lower chamber in the next National Assembly election. Agbonayinma bemoaned a situation where other people, such as Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a senatorial aspirant for Edo South Senatorial District, from other local government areas ...

A leading APC Aspirant For  Egor/Ikpoba Okha Federal Constituency Hon. EJ Agbonayima Resigns From Party He made This Known Today at his residence in Benin city  while Addressiing A press conference  More details shortly 

*_EGOR APC YOUTH LEADERS HELD INTERACTIVE SESSIONS WITH CHIEF OSAHON AIRHUNMWUNDE OVER HIS STATE ASSEMBLY ASPIRATION_*   APC youth leaders and their deputies across the ten wards in Egor Local Government, led by the LGA Youth Leader Mr Eric Imariagbe popularly known as Baroko paid a solidarity visit to Chief Osahon John Airhunmwunde, and call for support for his aspiration to the Edo State House of Assembly. During the interactive session, the Forum of Youth leaders praised his dedication to the party and contributions to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s electoral success, with the LGA Youth Leader Eric Imariagbe (Baroko) describing him as a beacon of hope, citing his grassroots impact and support during the 2024 campaign. In response, Airhunmwunde thanked the youths and reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation, youth inclusion, and meaningful development in Egor if given the mandate. The visit reflects growing unity and confidence in his candidacy. Support and Nominat...