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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 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...

  Jimawo Cleared for Etsako House of Reps Race as Screening Committee Gives Nod Habiba  Sam  Chief Dr. Abraham Jimawo (JP) has scaled a major hurdle in his bid for the House of Representatives seat for Etsako Federal Constituency after being successfully screened and cleared by the party’s Screening Committee on Sunday, 10th May 2026. The screening, held in Abuja, was conducted thoroughly and professionally, according to the Project 2027 Jimawo Organisation. Dr. Jimawo presented his credentials, policy agenda, and record of public service, which the committee found to be in full compliance with party guidelines. With the clearance, the frontline aspirant moves a step closer to contesting the party primaries scheduled for 18th May 2026.  Speaking after the exercise, Dr. Jimawo expressed gratitude to the committee for its diligence and reiterated his pledge to provide inclusive and accountable representation for the people of Etsako East, West, and Central. He said the...

Care for Creation is a Moral Duty”: Catholic Secretariat Calls for Justice in Nigeria’s Energy Transition Habiba Sam  As Nigeria stands at a crossroads between its fossil fuel past and a cleaner energy future, the Catholic Church has urged the nation not to lose sight of the human face of development. Speaking at the GreenFaith Nigeria Multifaith and Multisectoral Forum on Nigeria’s Just Energy Transition Plan in Abuja on 7 May 2026, Rev. Fr. Michael ‘Leke Banjo, Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, framed the energy transition as more than economics. It is, he said, a moral and spiritual responsibility. “We gather today not merely as advocates, policy actors or religious leaders, but as stewards,” Fr. Banjo told faith leaders, policymakers, and civil society actors from across Africa. “The question is: what kind of future do we want to leave behind, and who will be allowed to share in it?” Drawing from Genesis and Pope Francis’ encyclical _ Laudato Si’ _ , ...

Jubilation in Etsako as Chief Dr. Abraham Jimawo Submits APC House of Reps Forms for 2027 Habiba Sam  ABUJA/BENIN CITY — Celebration erupted among supporters on Wednesday as Hon. Chief Dr. Abraham Jimawo (JP), ILUNAMIE 1 of The Three Ibie, formally submitted his Nomination and Expression of Interest forms to the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Secretariat in Abuja. The submission, which took place on May 6, 2026, marks a key step in Jimawo’s bid to represent Etsako Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives in 2027.  In a statement issued Thursday by his campaign team, the _ JIMAWO Project 2027 Organisation _ , the event was described as both a procedural milestone and a moment of jubilation for members, supporters, and stakeholders across Etsako West, Etsako Central, and Etsako East. According to the statement signed by the organisation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh, the submission was carried out in “strict com...

Happy 5th Birthday💃🎂🍿🍬🎂💃 Prayer for God’s One-in-a-Million Son, Master Cedric Kini’Abasi Sam ❣️   The Victor and Conqueror, Always 💃 Lord, You who make all things beautiful in Your time,   Today I thank You for this son You have blessed us with at five 🙏🏻   Our one in a million, a rare gift wrapped in grace 🙏🏻   A shining light with destiny written on his face 🙏🏻   May he grow as *Victor*, never broken by the fall 🙏🏻   May he stand as *Conqueror*, undaunted by the wall 🙏🏻   Let wisdom guide his steps as he learns and plays each day 🙏🏻   Let courage fill his heart and truth light up his way 🙏🏻   Bless this five-year-old spirit, so tender, bold, and true 🙏🏻   May his laughter bring joy and his dreams be born anew 🙏🏻   Keep him safe in Your care, pure in heart and strong in mind 🙏🏻   A child of purpose, a blessing to all mankind 🙏🏻  ...