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HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO AN ICON OF LEGISLATIVE EXCELLENCE PROFESSOR JULIUS O. IHONVBERE, CON Leader, House of Representatives With profound joy and immense pride, I, Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh, Public Communicator and Political Analyst, on behalf of the good people of Owan, Edo North, and the entire Edo State, heartily congratulate our illustrious son, leader and mentor, Professor Julius O. Ihonvbere, CON, on your well-deserved double honours as Best Lawmaker of the Year and Most Outstanding House Leader of the Decade. This prestigious recognition, conferred at the 10th National Assembly Award Dinner Ceremony (2nd Edition) held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja and powered by MLN Nigeria Limited, as reported by Leadership Newspaper, is a fitting tribute to your outstanding contributions to national development and legislative excellence. Professor, you have made Owan proud. You have made Edo North proud. You have made the entire Edo State proud in the National Assembly. Fr...

BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO A LABOUR ICON: COMRADE OTUNBA DR. SALIMON AKANNI OLADITI, JP. PRESIDENT OF NUPENG. My Highly Respected Comrade President, Otunba Dr. Salimon Akanni Oladiti, JP. Please accept my sincere belated happy birthday. Yesterday, October 10th, was a celebration of labour history. I know you personally from way back Sir , when you were Unit Chairman at Zenon Oil Depot owned by Chief Femi Otedola, Ibafon, Tin-Can Island, Apapa, Lagos. Even then you were very friendly, helpful and humble, a true voice for workers. Your steady rise Sir  from Unit Chairman to serving in Lagos Zonal PTD, before becoming PTD National Chairman where you built a world-class hotel in Abuja and restored dignity to tanker drivers, and now National President of NUPENG since April 2026 ,is a lesson in dedicated, grassroots leadership. I am Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh, Public Communicator and Political Analyst from Edo North, based in Abuja at Melita Plaza, Area 11. Director General of Progressive ...

Invest In Your Daughters, Say No To Early Marriage - Edo First Lady Tells Parents Falmata Ibrahim  The Edo State Government has charged parents and guardians across the state to prioritize the education of the girl-child and shun the practice of early and forced marriage. The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, made the call in Benin City during an event organised to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child at the Government House. Mrs. Anani urged parents to give their daughters the necessary support to pursue their education and attain their full potential in life. She reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to eliminating all barriers that impede the growth and development of the girl-child in the state. According to her, parents must allow their girl children to understand their self-worth and pursue their dreams, rather than forcing them into early marriages. "Marriage is good when the time is ri...

Happy Birthday to a Sister With A Heart Of Gold 🥇 🪙 🥇  In this Beautiful New Age attained 🍷🎂🍬🍿💃  I pray for you, my dearest sister 🙏   May your heart of gold never run dry🙏🏻 May your generous hands never lacking 🙏  May your pure heart never know sorrow🙏🏻 As you have watered others with kindness, May heaven water you with endless joy🙏🏻 As you have shared your gold freely, May God adorn your life with favour, peace and honour🙏🏻 May your smile never fade🙏🏻 May your laughter never cease🙏🏻 May your light never dim🙏🏻 May God keep you🙏🏻 May God lift you🙏🏻 May God crown all your efforts with sweetness🙏🏻 May your generosity return to you in a thousand folds🙏🏻 May your pure heart be preserved from pain🙏🏻 May joy never leave your home, and may favour never leave your door🙏🏻 May you enjoy all your  children in turns  as well as them to your  bette half too🙏🏻 You give, you share, you love without holding back👍🏻👏🏻💋🥰 T...

  Edo NUJ Celebrates Chief Osamede Adun @ 72, Describes Him As Pillar Of Support Falmata Ibrahim  The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has felicitated Chief Osamede Adun, popularly known as Bob Izua, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday. The delegation, led by the Chairman, Dr. Festus Alenkhe, alongside members of the executive and other journalists, paid a congratulatory visit to Chief Adun at his residence in Benin City. The atmosphere was filled with songs, dance, prayers and heartfelt tributes in honour of the media icon and philanthropist. Speaking during the visit, Dr. Alenkhe described Chief Adun as a father figure, a philanthropist and a pillar of support to humanity, particularly in Edo State. He noted that Chief Adun’s life of service, resilience and generosity has touched lives across generations in Edo State and beyond. Alenkhe said the visit was to celebrate his immense contributions to the NUJ over the years and to apprecia...

Tinubu Torch Bearers Directors Pledge To Mobilise At Grassroots For Tinubu's Second Term Falmata Ibrahim  National Directors of Engagement of the Tinubu Torch Bearers (TTB) across the 36 states of the federation have vowed to deepen grassroots mobilisation to ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The directors made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Woman Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, at the APC Presidential Women Campaign Council Secretariat in Abuja, following her appointment as Director-General of the Council by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Addressing the directors, Dr. Idele disclosed that all female support groups will now operate under the APC Presidential Women Campaign Council to ensure coordinated and effective mobilisation nationwide. She charged the directors to deploy their structures and networks to engage women, youths and persons living with disabilities, and to strengthen synergy wit...