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Abraham Jimawo Steps Down for Party Unity, Endorses Dekeri for Etsako Federal Constituency

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Abraham Jimawo Steps Down for Party Unity, Endorses Dekeri for Etsako Federal Constituency Habiba Sam  In a move widely hailed as a sacrifice for party cohesion, Chief Dr. Abraham Jimawo JP, Ilunamie I of the Three Ibie, has stepped down his aspiration for the Etsako Federal Constituency House of Representatives seat and thrown his weight behind Hon. Sunday Anamero Dekeri’s second-term bid. The decision was announced on May 14, 2026, following a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened by Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on May 13 at the Government House, Benin City. The meeting brought together all five APC aspirants from Edo North Senatorial District.  Governor Okpebholo urged aspirants to make concessions in the interest of party unity ahead of 2027, advising that some should step down for a consensus candidate. In a statement, Chief Jimawo said the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, stakeholders, and his supporters. He noted tha...

Happy Birthday Dear Sister 🥮🍟🥙🍻Dear Family Join Me to Celebrate Our Ebony Beauty🥰❣️🥰

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  🌹🥙🍻🥮❣️💝Happy Birthday to My Sister of Another Land🥙🍻🥮❣️💝🌹 Sister,  Today the heavens pause to celebrate you,  For a light was born that brightens every foreign shore we call home.  Though we met as strangers in a land not our own,  God stitched our hearts together till “friend” became “sister🥰 May this new year you’ve entered overflow with His abundance—  Grace upon grace, favor upon favor, joy that refuses to fade🙏 May every tear you’ve shed in silence turn to testimony,  And every seed of faith you’ve sown rise into harvests too great to hide.🙏   I pray for you: sound health to carry your days,  Strength to walk where He leads, and peace that guards your nights.🙏   May longevity be your portion, and laughter be your daily bread.🙏 And when your next thanksgiving comes,  May it shake the world with the sound of God’s goodness in your life A testimony so loud that nations will hear and give H...

EDOGIS Commits To Support Trade, Investment , Ease of Doing Business In Edo

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EDOGIS Commits To Support Trade, Investment , Ease of Doing Business In Edo By Blessing Oseghale/ Davina Ushere  Edo State Geographic Information Service (EDOGIS) has committed to provide the needed support to the Ministry of Business, Trade and Investment  to realise the SHINE Agenda of the State Governor , Sen. Monday Okpebholo . Managing Director, EDOGIS, Dr. Innocent Bello disclosed this when the Commissioner, Ministry of Business, Trade and Investment , Hon. Omoh Anabor led his team of management staff on a courtesy visit to him. Dr. Bello while thanking the Commissioner and his team for the visit, promised to provide the needed support to realise the goal of Ease of Doing Business which he described as a major cornerstone of the present adminstration's SHINE agenda. He, however, tasked the visitors to make a detailed documentation of their requests to enable EDOGIS  facilitate and  fastrack same in record time. Earlier, the Commissioner, Hon. Omoh Anabor said t...

New EDOGIS MD Meets With Staff, Outlines Vision, Incentives for The Agency

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New EDOGIS MD Meets With Staff, Outlines Vision, Incentives for The Agency  By Muyiwa Akinsanya/ Davina Ushere The new Managing Director of  Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), Dr. Innocent Ehiaguina Bello, on Monday  had his inaugural meeting with All staff of the Agency where he unveiled his vision for  EDOGIS, assuring that signing and issuance of CofO would  commence soonest. According to Dr. Bello, his primary objective  would be to  promote  the welfare of all staff under him, and tackle the menace of land racketeering , uphold a firm and deliberate shift towards Professionalism, regular training and retraining of members of staff, transparency, discipline,  and enhanced service delivery in land administration in the State. While declaring that Governor Okpebholo's administration  has "zero-tolerance"  for illicit land activities, the Managing Director reaffirmed Edo State Government’s strong commitment towards ...

30 Years in the Making: Benin Chief Bob-Izua Rewards Himself with Fleet of Luxury Cars

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30 Years in the Making: Benin Chief Bob-Izua Rewards Himself with Fleet of Luxury Cars Habiba Sam  After three decades of relentless work and unwavering determination, Benin Kingdom Chief John Osamede Adun, popularly known as Bob-Izua, has marked a personal milestone by acquiring a fleet of luxury automobiles.  The Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom hosted family, friends, and well-wishers to a lavish reception at his Benin residence to celebrate the arrival of four high-end vehicles he recently purchased. The highlight of the collection is a 2013 Rolls Royce, a dream he said he has held since 30 years ago. Speaking to guests, Chief Adun described the moment as the fulfillment of a long-held vision born out of years of sacrifice and persistence.  “I called you all here today to celebrate with me,” he said. “I am overjoyed because this Rolls Royce 2013 model has been my dream for three decades. I will drive it from Ogbelaka to the Oba’s palace, and if I get tired, I’ll step out, wa...

Edo To The World Launches in Benin: 18 LGAs, 3 Senatorial Districts Set for Historic Talent Hunt and Grand Finale Concert_

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Edo To The World Launches in Benin: 18 LGAs, 3 Senatorial Districts Set for Historic Talent Hunt and Grand Finale Concert_ Habiba Sam A new chapter for Edo State’s creative scene opened in Benin on Sunday as showbiz mogul and creative industry expert Markus Mckane Okoebor unveiled _ “Edo To The World” _ , a statewide talent hunt designed to discover, nurture, and project the next generation of Edo artists onto the global stage. The initiative, driven by Brotherly Love Entertainment in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, is more than a competition. It’s a structured platform aimed at empowering young creatives, preserving Edo’s cultural heritage, and creating a sustainable pipeline for talent development across music, comedy, dance, and performance arts. Speaking at the launch event in Benin City, Okoebor set the tone for what he described as a transformative moment for the state’s creative economy.  “Edo State is a powerhouse of raw ta...

"Clean Hands, Safe Lives”: Edo Health Commissioner Leads Call for Better Hygiene on World Hand Hygiene Day

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 “Clean Hands, Safe Lives”: Edo Health Commissioner Leads Call for Better Hygiene on World Hand Hygiene Day Habiba Sam  As the world marked World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, Edo State turned the spotlight on one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in public health: clean hands. Leading the state’s observance, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, urged healthcare workers, patients, and the general public to make proper hand hygiene a daily habit, warning that poor handwashing practices remain a leading cause of preventable infections. Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, Dr. Oshiomhole described handwashing with soap and water as a low-cost, high-impact intervention that can protect lives across hospitals, homes, and communities.  “Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections and save lives,” he said. “When done consistently and correctly, it protects not only patients, but also health workers an...