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Court Adjourns Suit Against Okpebholo Over Non-Indigene Commissioner Appointment To Dec 9 Habiba Sam A Benin High Court has fixed December 9, 2026 for hearing of the suit challenging Governor Monday Okpebholo's appointment of a non-indigene as Commissioner in Edo State. Justice Anthony Erabhor fixed the date for the constitutional suit marked B/207OS/2026, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Initiative for Rural Development, Information and Legal Advocacy Centre (RUDILAC) via Originating Summons on September 1, 2026. The suit is challenging the appointment of Mr Martin Oli, said to be from Enugu State, into the Edo State Executive Council. RUDILAC wants the court to interpret Section 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and determine whether a person who is not an indigene of Edo State can be validly appointed as Commissioner. The section states that government composition must be carried out to recognise the diversity of the people within its area of authority and pro...

Edo Govt, FG Offer Free Surgery, Feeding, Transport For Women,Girls Living With VVF By Admin  The Edo State Government in partnership with the Federal Government is providing free and comprehensive care for women and girls living with Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) in the state and across the South-South region. The initiative, which is aimed at restoring the health, dignity and quality of life of those affected by the condition, offers 100 per cent free corrective surgery to ensure that cost does not prevent patients from accessing specialised treatment. According to the government, the programme goes beyond surgery, as beneficiaries will also enjoy free feeding and transportation support to address practical challenges that often hinder women from seeking or completing treatment. The free fistula services are being coordinated through the National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Benin City, including its temporary site at the Ugbor Primary Healthcare Centre. The collaboration was furth...

  OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT PROF. JULIUS IHONVBERE, CON, DSSRS: "I DID NOT LOSE, I RESPECTED THE DECISION OF THE NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE" - A LESSON IN PARTY DISCIPLINE Powered By: Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh   Public Communicator and Political Analyst, Edo North Date: 2nd October, 2026 My attention has been drawn to various insinuations regarding the political future of our Leader, Rt. Hon. Professor Julius Ihonvbere, CON, DSSRS, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives. I wish to state clearly, in line with the Leader's own position, that Professor Ihonvbere did not lose the primaries. He respectfully submitted to and respected the decision of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This clarification is important for the records and for the younger generation of politicians. THE MEANING OF THIS STATEMENT. In an era where many politicians resort to litigation, defection, and anti-party activities after an unfavourable pa...

OPEN TRIBUTE TO MY DISTINGUISHED LEARNED SILK, FEMI FALANA, SAN AS A PUBLIC COMMUNICATOR AND POLITICAL ANALYST - NATIONAL ISSUE OF IMPORTANCE STANDING OVATION FOR A PATRIOT: EULOGY TO OUR DISTINGUISHED SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA, FEMI FALANA, SAN Date: 2nd October, 2026 On behalf of concerned citizens and lovers of true democracy, I write to commend and eulogize a colossus of law, conscience and courage - Femi Falana, SAN - for his unwavering stand for democracy, rule of law and good governance in Nigeria at this critical national moment. At the 2026 ITV & Radio Pre-Independence Public Lecture in Benin City, themed "The Nigerian Dream: Still Valid or Dead on Arrival" the Senior Advocate once again proved why history will be kind to him. While many have chosen silence for comfort, Falana SAN chose truth for posterity. Why Falana Deserves a National Standing Ovation: 1.The Conscience of the Nation: For over four decades, Femi Falana SAN has remained consistent. From militar...

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION Date: 29th September 2026 From: Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh  Public Communicator & Political Analyst, Edo-North Contact: 080-7707-0594 SPECIAL TRIBUTE & CLARIFICATION: RT. HON. PROF. JULIUS O. IHONVBERE CON, DSSRS, SERVICE OVER AMBITION A DEMOCRAT WHO PAID THE PRICE FOR DEMOCRACY .  MY LEGACY DESCRIPTION OF HIM 1. INTRODUCTION - LEGACY AT NASS LIBRARY OPEN WEEK At the National Assembly Library Open Week on 28th September 2026, the nation once again witnessed the intellectual depth and institutional vision of Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius O. Ihonvbere, CON, DSSRS, Leader of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assemblies. MY LEGACY WORDS FOR PROF JULIUS IHONVBERE CON: Prof. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere CON is: - A Democrat Who Paid The Price For Democracy - Service Over Ambition - Principle Over Politics - Memory Over Forgetfulness - An Intellectual Giant and Scholar-Statesman - A Legend of Legislative Excellence - A True Party Man - Not Despera...

  Is Nigeria at 66 Worth Celebrating? The Paradox of Progress: Surv. Anthony Sam The milestone of 66 years as an independent nation is a significant chapter in any country’s history. For Nigeria, reaching this age invites a complex introspection. It is an anniversary that demands we look beyond the superficial pomp of parades and national anthems to grapple with the nuanced reality of a nation that has survived against overwhelming odds, yet continues to struggle with the promise of its own potential. Whether Nigeria at 66 is "worth celebrating" depends entirely on how one defines the metrics of nationhood: is it a celebration of survival, or a demand for accountability? To understand the case for celebration, one must first acknowledge the remarkable resilience of the Nigerian spirit. Surviving 66 years—including a brutal civil war, decades of military intervention, and the fragile, often volatile experiment of modern democracy—is no small feat. Nigeria has remained a single...