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Aiguobasinmwin Movement Warns Against Incitement, Urges Authorities to Preserve Peace

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The Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video in which some youths allegedly made statements threatening violence over the ownership of Gelegele, warning that such remarks could undermine peace in Edo State. In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, the group said its attention had been drawn to the video in which individuals, identified as Ijaw youths, allegedly threatened that Benin people would face violence if they entered Gelegele community. According to the group, some of the individuals featured in the video had previously participated in a peaceful protest to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) office in Edo State to demand youth empowerment, but noted that their recent comments were inflammatory and capable of escalating tensions. The movement maintained that Gelegele is an integral part of Ughoton Community in the Benin Kingdom, adding that the Okao of Gelegele wa...
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OTUEDON'OGBENBE tasks Edo South chairmen-elect on transparent governance

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OTUEDON'OGBENBE tasks Edo South chairmen-elect on transparent governance Forum congratulates Edo South council chairmen-elect Group seeks accountability, grassroots development from Edo South  chairmen-elect Benin Journalists Forum urges inclusive leadership for Edo South council chairmen-elect Group seeks transparent leadership as Edo South chairmen-elect emerge By Patrick Ahanor, Benin City.  OTUEDON'OGBENBE, popularly known as the Benin Journalists Forum, has called for transparent, accountable and inclusive leadership from the newly elected chairmen across Edo South Senatorial District, urging them to prioritise grassroots development and deliver on the mandate entrusted to them by the electorate. The forum made the call while congratulating the chairmen-elect on their victory in the just concluded Edo State local government elections. In a statement jointly signed by its Convener, Comrade Edosa Okunbor, and Secretary, Elder Patrick Ahanor, the group congratula...
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Edo State Government Should immediately swing into action and implement the 1983 Supreme Court Judgement* on Gelegele-AGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD WIDE

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AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE  "FACT ABOUT GELEGELE AND WHY EDO STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD IMPLEMENT THE 1983 SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT" It is on record that oil exploration started in Gelegele in 1963 with Phillips Oil Company. Phillips later assigned OML 96 to Dubri Oil Company Limited in 1987. Dubri Oil Company operates the Gelegele Flow Station right inside the community. They treat and evacuate crude from the Ovia and Gelegele fields there. Since 1987, the Gelegele & Ovia fields have produced about 7.778 million barrels of light crude oil and 27.91 billion SCF of associated gas. Dubri operates Oil Mining Lease OML 96, 221 sq km southwest of Benin City, with its flow station at Gelegele. Gelegele is described as a "major oil and gas bearing/producing community" in Ovia North East LGA and also as "oil rich".   The community has been dealing with gas flaring from the flow station for over 63 years, plus issues of environmental pollution. ...
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Special Security Squad Warns Communities Over Crisis, Drugs And Cultism Related Issues

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Special Security Squad Warns Communities Over Crisis, Drugs And Cultism Related Issues  ... Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Cultism The Edo State Security Squad codenamed "Operation flush out Kidnappers and Cultists" have warned youths and members of Uzebu and Iyanomo Communities in Oredo and Ikpoba-Okah local government areas of the State over the recent leadership crisis and cult related activities. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Principal Security Officer (PSO) to the Governors led a team of security personnel on a raid of criminal hideout across the two local government areas. The team raided a hideout known for drugs and cultism at Uzebu Quarters at Asoro Hill along Ekenwan road in Oredo local government area of the State where 12 suspects were arrested in connection with cultism and cult related activities. Speaking to journalists after the operation, the Publicity Secretary of the Squad George Aburime said the Governor Monday Okp...
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Edo State Governor Appoint Osaro Iyamu Culture As Chairman Consumers Protection Committee

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The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Iyamu Osaro Destiny as Chairman, Edo State Consumer Protection Committee. Iyamu Osaro Destiny is an entrepreneur, empowerment advocate and accomplished community leader driven by a deep commitment to justice, accountability and equal rights. A prolific author, he has written and published books on good governance, reflecting his passion for ethical leadership and responsible public service. He is widely recognized as an exceptional mobilizer of human and material resources, with a proven ability to galvanize individuals and communities towards achieving shared goals. He is the Founder and President of the Aiguobasinmwin Movement World-Wide and has held several leadership positions. The appointment reflects His Excellency's commitment to strengthening institutions, protecting the interests of consumers and en...
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IYAMIDR COMMENDS EDO STATE GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO FOR ₦1M SUPPORT TO SOUTH AFRICA RETURNEES, HAILS LEADERSHIP ON MIGRATION, SECURITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY*

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*IYAMIDR COMMENDS EDO STATE GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO FOR ₦1M SUPPORT TO SOUTH AFRICA RETURNEES, HAILS LEADERSHIP ON MIGRATION, SECURITY AND HUMAN DIGNITY*   Benin City, Edo State - July 13th, 2026   The Initiative for Youth Awareness on Migration, Immigration, Development and Reintegration (IYAMIDR) commends the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for his decisive and compassionate response to the 41 Edo indigenes evacuated from South Africa following the recent xenophobic attacks in Pretoria and Johannesburg.   You will recall that on the 4th of May, 2026, IYAMIDR issued a comprehensive press release on the safety of Nigerians in South Africa. In that statement we urged the Federal Government and all state governments to urgently prepare to receive their citizens and put in place structured reintegration support to help returnees regain stability and dignity.   Today, we are glad to see that call translated into action....
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STOP THE THREATS AND INTIMIDATION"* *AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON RT. HON. OMOSEDE IGBINEDION BY THE IJAWS, CALLS FOR PEACE IN OVIA*

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AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE *"STOP THE THREATS AND INTIMIDATION"*   *AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON RT. HON. OMOSEDE IGBINEDION BY THE IJAWS, CALLS FOR PEACE IN OVIA* The leadership and entire members of AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE have observed with dismay the rising threats, intimidation, and instigation of violence targeted at our daughter, *Rt. Hon. Omosede Igbinedion*, Member representing Ovia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. We have noted that these attacks stem from her principled stance and refusal to lend support to the proposed imaginary "Toru Ebe State" and the planned delineation of wards in Ovia North East and Ovia South West Local Government Areas that are not in the best interest of the indigenous people of Ovia. Let it be on record that the Ijaw communities residing in the riverine areas of Edo State have enjoyed decades of peace, hospitality, and magnanimity from the good people ...
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