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IYAMIDR urges Okpebholo to institutionalize security heroes' welfare   The Initiative For Youth Awareness on Migration Immigration Development and Reintegration, IYAMIDR Nigeria, has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to establish a statutory welfare covenant for security personnel serving in Edo State, warning that "law without welfare will not hold a weary officer on the frontline." In a press statement issued Tuesday, 2nd July 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Solomon Okoduwa, the group titled its intervention "FROM CONDOLENCE TO CONTINUITY: EDO MUST SECURE THOSE WHO SECURE US." Okoduwa however commended the Okpebholo administration for what he described as "audacity" on security since assumption of office, specifically citing the anti-crime law now in force and the activation on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, of a dedicated Criminal Court One at the Federal High Court in Benin, approved by the Chief Judge of Edo State to try kidnapping, culti...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE *PRESS STATEMENT*   *GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO’S STATEMENT ON ARTEFACTS FINALLY NAILS OBASEKI* History has been made.  Our long-standing struggle against the deliberate attempt to re-loot our returned stolen Artefacts by the Obaseki administration has been solidified by Governor Monday Okpebholo. During a meeting with the Consul General of Switzerland and the Director General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments on the 1st of July 2026 at Government House, Benin City, the Governor declared that the returned stolen artefacts belong to the Oba’s Palace. He affirmed that there is only one Oba’s Palace in Edo State. This historic and bold statement clearly distinguishes Governor Monday Okpebholo from his predecessor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who was engaged in a public contest over the artefacts with the revered Palace of the Oba of Benin throughout his administration. In light of this, the leadership and entire member...

Okpebholo Welcomes Return of Benin Bronzes, Says Artefacts Belong to Oba’s Palace Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as a historic milestone for the Benin Kingdom, insisting that the artefacts belong to the Oba of Benin’s Palace and should not be politicised. Governor Okpebholo stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Olugbile Holloway, alongside the Consul General of Switzerland in Lagos, Conny Camenzind; Director of the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich, Professor Dr Alice Hertzog; Curator at the museum, Dr Alex Malefakis; and other members of the delegation at the Government House in Benin City. The governor commended the Swiss government and other stakeholders involved in the restitution process, describing the return of the artefacts as a significant moment in the history of the Benin Kingdom. He said: “First of all, let me thank...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE  _In Support of Palace Directive on Community Security_ Following the directive of our revered Monarch, *Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin*, all Okaigheles and prominent youth leaders are to inaugurate a minimum of 5-10 fearless, disciplined, law-abiding youths in their respective communities. *Mandate of Inaugurated Youths:*   1. Serve as community watch/vigilance teams for early warning on suspicious movements.   2. Support farmers and traders with timely intelligence.   3. Liaise directly with the *Okao Noreguae*, who will transmit reports to the Palace for onward delivery to Divisional Police, DSS, NSCDC & Edo Security Network.    4. Report all security threats immediately to constituted authorities. *Note*: This is a peace and community security support initiative. It does not authorize the use of arms, force, or jungle justice. We secure our land through unity, law, and part...

AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE(AMWW) *BIRTHDAY FELICITATIONS TO PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU AND PROF. MRS. IDIA NIBOKUN IZE-IYAMU* The leadership and entire members of AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE felicitate with our Political Leader, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his wife, Prof. Mrs. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, a renowned academic and intellectual asset of the Benin Nation, on the occasion of their birthdays. We celebrate this great son and daughter of Benin Nation for their tremendous impact and enduring contributions to the lives of our people. Your commitment to service, education, and community development continues to inspire us. As you mark this milestone, we pray for God’s continued blessings, sound health, long life, and prosperity upon you both. May your impact continue to touch more lives across Edo State and beyond. *TUWAGHATO KAKABO*   *Oya-Yasinmwin-Evbomwan!!!* Signed:   Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture   President   Mr. Uhunoma Ewer...

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO PASTOR DR. ANDREW OSAGIE & PROF. MRS. IDIA IZE-IYAMU The Edo State Governor, Sen Monday Okpebholo has on behalf of the government and good people of the State, congratulated Pastor Andrew Osagie and his dear wife, Prof. Mrs. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on their birthday anniversary. The governor described the couple as distinguished Nigerians whose lives have greatly impacted humanity positively and commitment to national development. In a joint birthday congratulatory message  to the couple, he said, "you have both lived purposefully — grounded in faith, disciplined by hard work, and moved by genuine service to God and to people. The mark you have made, individually and together, is one that Edo State will not soon forget." "Your commitment to the things of God, to community, and to the wellbeing of those around you is a record that speaks without embellishment. It was built steadily, over many years, and it endures." The governor noted that, Prof....