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The Edo State High Court has declared unlawful the restriction of human and vehicular movement during the state’s environmental sanitation exercise, in a landmark judgment delivered on Thursday. Justice Isoken Urhomwen Erameh ruled that the enforcement of a stay-at-home order between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on sanitation days violates citizens’ constitutional rights. In its decision, the court held that such restrictions are inconsistent with Section 41(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, which guarantees freedom of movement. It further found the measures to be in breach of Articles 12 and 13 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Justice Erameh consequently issued a declaration that the prohibition of movement during the sanitation period is unlawful and unconstitutional. The court also granted a perpetual injunction restraining the Edo State Government, its agents, officers and privies from restricting or interfering ...

Group Demands Edo APC Secretary’s Resignation For over Staying In Office  A Concerned Group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo South Senatorial District has called for the resignation of the State Secretary of the Party, Engr. Lawrence Okah, for  alleged over stay in the office. Speaking to  journalists in Benin on Monday, Coordinator of the group, Ambassador Curtis Eghosa Ugbo said, “Lawrence Okah disproportionately has been in the office as secretary of the APC for the past ten years. The group, while appealing to “APC party leaders across Edo State, called Lawrence Okah to order by vacating the position of Secretary of APC in Edo State. He said, the Steven (7) Local Government areas in Edo South senatorial district have capable men and women that can handle the office of the secretary of our great party, the APC . He also called on “His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo to ensure fair and inclusive appointments by prevailing on Lawrence Okah ...

‎ ‎ ‎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...