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ADC House of Reps Hopeful Sympathizes With Igarra Flood Victims, Demands Immediate Relief For Displaced Families

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ADC House of Reps Hopeful Sympathizes  With Igarra Flood Victims, Demands Immediate Relief For Displaced Families Razak Zekeri  The African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate for Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Paul Afagase Johnson, popularly known as Afagase, has expressed heartfelt condolences to residents and families impacted by the recent severe flooding in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. Describing the disaster as tragic and painful, Afagase said the flood has left many households devastated. According to him, several homes were submerged, personal properties were destroyed, and sources of income were washed away, leaving victims in distress. In a statement issued in response to the incident, the well-known philanthropist called for urgent intervention from relevant authorities and stakeholders. He appealed to the Edo State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the Edo State Emergency Manage...
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EBS Wins Public Praise For Professionalism During Edo LG Elections

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EBS Wins Public Praise For Professionalism During Edo LG Elections ........Stakeholders Hail Alenkhe’s Leadership As Round Peg in a Round Hole By Admin  The Edo Broadcasting Service, EBS, has come under the spotlight for all the right reasons following its impressive handling of the just-concluded Local Government elections in Edo State.   Under the watch of Acting Managing Director, Festus Alenkhe, the state broadcaster delivered what many have described as its most thorough and professional election coverage to date, earning applause from civil society groups, political observers, and residents across the state. On election day, EBS TV ran a seamless, non-stop broadcast that tracked events from voting to collation. Correspondents were deployed to all 18 local government areas, giving viewers in Edo and those in the diaspora real-time reports from polling units and collation centers. This ensured that the public was kept informed as events developed across the state. Bey...
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At 30, Anthony Osarobo Shatters Record to Emerge Edo’s Youngest Council Chairman-Elect

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At 30, Anthony Osarobo Shatters Record to Emerge Edo’s Youngest Council Chairman-Elect Falmata Ibrahim  History was made in Ovia South West Local Government Area on Saturday as Anthony Osarobo, 30, emerged victorious in the chairmanship election, becoming the youngest person ever elected to lead a local government council in Edo State. Osarobo, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, recorded a landslide win against candidates from 11 other political parties in the polls conducted by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, EDSIEC. The Returning Officer for the LGA, Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare, announced the final results at the council’s collation centre.   According to him, Osarobo secured a total of 98,994 votes, leaving his closest rivals far behind. “Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast, the APC chairmanship candidate, Anthony Osarobo, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” Dr. Nosakhare stated. The breakdow...
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Late Archbishop of Benin Diocese Was an Overcomer to the Christian World and Edo State at Large - Gov. Okpebholo

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Late Archbishop of Benin Diocese Was an Overcomer to the Christian World and Edo State at Large - Gov. Okpebholo By Razak Zekeri  Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Edo State  on Public Affairs  Speaking on behalf of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State.   Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the late Catholic Archbishop of Benin Metropolitan See, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, as an overcomer whose life was a blessing to the Christian world and to Edo State at large. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Governor said the late Archbishop played an instrumental role in the emergence of his administration and the delivery of the dividends of democracy to the people of Edo State. "Archbishop Akubeze was a faithful man of God. He spoke the truth at all times without fear or favor," Governor Okpebholo stated.   "He was a father to everyone. Through his leadership, he brought productivity...
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Benin Archdiocese Mourns as Archbishop Augustine Akubeze Dies at 69

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Benin Archdiocese Mourns as Archbishop Augustine Akubeze Dies at 69 The Catholic Archbishop of the Benin Metropolitan See, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, has passed away.   He died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the age of 69. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the Chancellor of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Very Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh.
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Expert Crystal Designs Moves to Partner EdoGIS on Land, Infrastructure and Geospatial Services

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Expert Crystal Designs Moves to Partner EdoGIS on Land, Infrastructure and Geospatial Services Falmata Ibrahim  Expert Crystal Designs and Projects Ltd has indicated interest in working with the Edo State Geographic Information Service, EdoGIS, to provide geospatial and other development-focused services across Edo State. The Managing Director/CEO of the company, Hon. Dr. Prince Asobi Oyemike, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of EdoGIS, Dr. Innocent Ehi Bello, at the agency’s office in Benin City recently. Dr. Oyemike applauded Dr. Bello for the notable progress achieved by EdoGIS within a short period.  He said the agency’s strategic reforms and visible upgrades have greatly improved land administration and geospatial service delivery in the state.   According to him, these efforts have boosted public trust and supported the Edo State Government’s broader development agenda. The CEO outlined Expert Crystal Designs’ core competencies t...
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Edo Police Honours 5 Gallant Officers, As Philanthropist Donates Rice and Solar Fans to Boost Welfare

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Edo Police Honours 5 Gallant Officers, As Philanthropist Donates Rice and Solar Fans to Boost Welfare By Admin  Five gallant officers of the Edo State Police Command have received special recognition for their exceptional performance and remarkable contributions to crime-fighting in the state.  The honour was complemented by a welfare gesture from philanthropist, Mr. Afolabi Alayiwola, who donated five bags of rice and four solar-powered fans to the awardees. The presentation was held at the Command Headquarters in Benin City. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, said the officers were recognised for their dedication, courage and tangible successes in combating kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes across Edo. He noted that the Command had earlier reported several breakthroughs, including the recovery of firearms and ammunition, arrest of suspected kidnappers, cultists and murder suspects, recovery of ransom, retrieval of stolen vehicles, and r...
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