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Florence Tonlagha Foundation Brings Solace to Warri Central Hospital Patients By Tosan Atie/Warri In a heartwarming display of kindness, Mrs. Florence Tonlagha, founder of the Florence Tonlagha World Changer Foundation and a dedicated philanthropist, recently donated items worth several thousands of Naira to patients at the Warri Central Hospital in Warri, Delta State. Mrs. Tonlagha, known for her consistent benevolence, has a history of impactful donations. In the past, she has provided items and support to widows, along with scholarships and educational materials to students and pupils, including those in underprivileged schools across Delta State.  This latest initiative continues her commitment, bringing much-needed aid to patients at the Warri Central Hospital, located in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The donated items included beverages, diapers, sanitary pads, toiletries, and cash donations totaling over five hundred thousand Naira. These contribution...

Diaspora Citizen Fights Baseless Accusations from His Homeland To Defend Self Habiba Sam  In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the challenges faced by many citizens living abroad, Joshua Etinosa Aikhionbare, a proud son of Edo State now residing in Canada, has vehemently denied grave allegations leveled against him by certain members of the Edo State Anti-Cultism and Anti-Kidnapping Committee.  Aikhionbare asserts that these malicious claims are nothing more than a calculated attempt to settle personal scores and gain cheap notoriety at his expense. From his Canadian base, Aikhionbare released a powerful statement, detailing the unsettling chain of events.  He recounted receiving a distressing phone call from his sister just days prior, informing him that the Edo State government's Anti-Cultism Committee had falsely implicated him in a recent homicide in Benin City.  The committee, he explained, had sensationally alleged that he was not only the financier bu...

Harmony in Action: Edo APC Celebrates a Perfectly  Executed Ward Congress By Admin  The air in the Edo State APC Secretariat was buzzing, a mix of relief and renewed purpose, as Chief Emperor Jarret Tenebe, the State Chairman, strode to the podium. His smile was broad, reflecting the pride he felt in the faces before him – members of the State Working Committee, party leaders, and the ever-present eyes and ears of the press.  It was February 18, 2026, and a significant chapter had just closed, while an even bigger one was beginning. "Friends, family, patriots," he began, his voice resonant with gratitude, "today, we gather not just as politicians, but as architects of democracy. The past few days, culminating in the seamless conclusion of our Ward Congresses across all 192 wards, have truly been a watershed moment for Edo State." He spoke of the APC's immense responsibility as Africa's largest political party – a duty to embody the very democracy they champi...

Edo State Launches Crackdown on Fake Drugs, and Unsafe Food Products with New Task Force  Habiba Sam  In a renewed commitment to safeguard community well-being and shield residents from hazardous commodities, the Nigerian Federal Government, spearheaded by the Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, in conjunction with the Edo State Administration and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has initiated the formation of national enforcement teams to combat the proliferation of illegal substances, imitation medications, and substandard processed edibles throughout the nation. Aligned with its SHINE Agenda, the Edo State Government has embraced this initiative to bolster regulatory enforcement and adherence to public health benchmarks. Consequently, the State officially inaugurated its specialized Task Force dedicated to addressing Counterfeit and Forged Pharmaceuticals and Unsafe Processed Foods, aiming to guarantee the security and ...

The Relentless Fear: Edo North Grapples with Incessant kidnappings Habiba Sam  Edo North, especially in the Akoko-Edo area where kidnappings have become a sickening daily norm. It's so bad that the local government and traditional rulers have had to put a curfew in place from 9 PM to 6 AM, just to try and stem the tide. This past week alone saw two more horrifying incidents. First, on February 8th, daring kidnappers stormed the Makeke Primary Health Centre.  They snatched Tope Oriloye, a secondary school student, and Samuel Ilesanmi, who was just trying to get help for his son. The audacity! Then, in a separate but equally terrifying operation, Inspector Segun Obanowa, his wife, and daughter were abducted right from their home in Auchi.  His wife was later released with the impossible task of finding a N100 million ransom for her husband and daughter. Bode Ekundayo, the National Coordinator for the Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo People, confirmed that the kidna...

Edo APC Chair: We're Not Here to Protect the Opposition; We're Here to Win By Admin  Emperor Jarret Tenebe, the formidable Chairman of the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC), recently laid out his vision for the party's future and sharply addressed criticisms regarding the perceived collapse of opposition parties into the APC during a media chat with journalists recently. Far from being concerned about potential threats to democracy, Tenebe declared, "It is not the duty of the ruling party to protect the opposition. It is the responsibility of the opposition to be formidable."  He made it unequivocally clear that he would welcome even the most widespread defections, stating, "If anyone wants to associate with us, we will accept them. I am not bothered even if all political parties collapse into the APC. If all journalists and even INEC collapse into APC, I will be happy." Tenebe dismissed suggestions of coercion or inducement in these defections, ...