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BEDC Pleads For Peace: Edo Still In Darkness While Other States Have Power Restored

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BEDC Pleads For Peace: Edo Still In Darkness While Other States Have Power Restored Habiba Sam  The Management of BEDC Electricity Plc. has called on the Edo State Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to urgently settle their disagreement so that the company can resume full operations and restore electricity supply to Edo State. The appeal came after BEDC reached an agreement with the national leadership of the NLC, which paved the way for the restoration of power and resumption of work in Ondo, Delta and Ekiti States. Edo State, however, remains in darkness due to a "peculiar issue" still pending between the State NLC and the Edo State Government. BEDC said the inability of both parties to find common ground has continued to prevent the company from returning to official duties in Edo State, thereby depriving citizens, businesses, schools, hospitals and other critical institutions of access to electricity. The Management also expressed concern over recent report...
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BEDC Begs NUEE To Call Off Strike, Lists Welfare Packages Since 2022

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BEDC Begs NUEE To Call Off Strike, Lists Welfare Packages Since 2022 Habiba Sam  Residents and businesses across the franchise area of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) have been thrown into darkness following an industrial action embarked upon by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The strike, which commenced at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, saw the Union shut down BEDC's electricity feeders, significantly disrupting the Company's ability to supply electricity to customers across Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti States. In a statement signed by Engr. Jonathan Lawani for Management, BEDC said the Union's action relates to concerns over the consequential adjustment arising from the national minimum wage, salary harmonisation and other employee welfare matters. While Management said it recognises the importance of these concerns and appreciates the dedication, sacrifices and contributions of its employees, it noted that it is n...
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🍿🍬🍿A Birthday Prayer For our NAWOJ Vice-Chairperson 🙏🏻 Comrade Oyemwense Odeh🥰

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For an Ebony Beauty, whose voice is music and grace🍷🎂🍷 🍿🍬🍿A Birthday Prayer For our NAWOJ Vice-Chairperson 🙏🏻 Comrade Oyemwense Odeh🥰 On this beautiful day that heaven blessed the earth with you👍🏻 I pray that your life remains as radiant as your ebony skin, glowing with God's own light For an Ebony Beauty, whose voice is music and grace🍷🎂🍷💃 May your sweet voice, that turns every heart to joy and every ear to pleasure, never lose its melody🙏🏻 May it continue to open doors, soften hearts, and speak blessings wherever you go🙏🏻  I pray for you today🙏 May your well-spoken words be like honey and wisdom, drawing favour, love, and greatness to you all through the years🙏 May your years be long and sweet🙏 May your path be lined with laughter🙏 May your dreams rise higher than the morning sun🙏 May sorrow never find a home near you🙏 And may joy follow you like your own shadow🙏 You are fearfully and wonderfully made, a queen in beauty, a jewel in voice, a blessing in p...
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SECOND TERM BID FOR SENATE PRESIDENT IN 11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL: NIGERIANS REJECT AKPABIO, BARAU, SAY SENATE IS NOT A RETIREMENT HOME

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SECOND TERM BID FOR SENATE PRESIDENT IN 11TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL: NIGERIANS REJECT AKPABIO, BARAU, SAY SENATE IS NOT A RETIREMENT HOME By Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh Public Communicator & Political Affairs Analyst Edo North Senatorial Stakeholders 17th October, 2026 | Abuja, Edo North The reported endorsement of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau for a second term in the 11th National Assembly by some members of the 10th Senate on Thursday, 15th October 2026, is a dangerous assault on constitutionalism and democratic principles. What Has The 10th Senate Under Akpabio Achieved For Nigerians? Nigerians are asking a simple question: Where is the impact of the 10th Senate on the lives of ordinary citizens? Under this leadership, capital budget implementation has been extended four times, leading to an unprecedented three-year budget rollover without full execution. Trillions of naira are appropriated yearly, yet Nigerians in...
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PINK STEPS, STRONG WOMEN: NBA Women Forum, NAWOJ, Doctors Take Cancer Awareness To Benin Streets By Admin

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PINK STEPS, STRONG  NBAWF, NAWOJ, Doctors Take Cancer Awareness To Benin Streets By Admin  NBA Women Forum (NBAWF), Edo State Chapter, in collaboration with St. Augustine Medical Center, Bisam Care Foundation, and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State Chapter, took to the streets of Benin City on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for a health walk to raise public awareness on cancer prevention, early detection, and management. The sensitization walk, themed "WALK. CHECK. LIVE. PINK STEPS, STRONG WOMEN* flagged off at 7:00 a.m. from the front of the High Court and NBA House, proceeded through major streets of the city, with a brief stopover at the NUJ Press Centre, before culminating at the iconic King's Square (Ring Road). Leading the rally were Mrs. Bridget Imuetinyanosa Iguodala, Edo State Lead of NBAWF; Dr. Michael Osahumen Orhue, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; and Comrade Habiba Aniekan Sam, Chairperson of NAWOJ, Edo State Chapter. In her ad...
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Oghogho Lawrence, Known As Parisia, Wants To Turn Inherited Akara Recipe Into Big Business, Train Women For Free the

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Oghogho Lawrence, Known As Parisia, Wants To Turn Inherited Akara Recipe Into Big Business, Train Women For Free Falmata Ibrahim  In the midst of the colorful celebrations marking the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre, one woman stood out, not just for her product, but for her story and vision. She is Oghogho Lawrence, a Benin City-based akara entrepreneur popularly known as Parisia, who is appealing passionately to the Edo State Government, the Oba of Benin, and well-meaning individuals and organisations to help her grow her family business into a formidable brand and empower other women in the process. Speaking with journalists who visited her stand where she displayed her famous Parisia Akara, Lawrence said her dream is to take a business that started in her great-great-grandmother's kitchen and transform it into a modern, sustainable enterprise that can compete anywhere in Nigeria and beyond. For her, the business...
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Governor Okpebholo Visits Fuel Tanker Explosion Victims at UBTH

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Governor Okpebholo Visits Fuel Tanker Explosion Victims at UBTH Falmata Ibrahim  Benin City, Friday, October 16, 2026 - Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday visited victims of the recent fuel tanker explosion who are receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The Governor was accompanied on the visit by the former Governor of Edo State and Senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and other top government officials. During the visit, the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, briefed the delegation on the current medical condition of the surviving victims and the intensive care being provided to them. Prof. Ize-Iyamu disclosed that eleven victims were initially admitted to the hospital following the explosion, and medical personnel have been working round the clock to stabilize the remaining survivors. Governor Okpebholo, who was visibly moved b...
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