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Edo First Lady Champions Early Detection, Urges Women To Go For Regular Breast Checks   By Admin  The Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called on women across the state to make regular breast screening a priority, insisting that detecting breast cancer early remains the most effective way to ensure successful treatment and save lives. Mrs. Anani made the appeal during a breast cancer awareness walk in Benin City, organised by the Office of the First Lady in partnership with Edo Specialist Hospital to promote early detection and deepen public understanding of the disease. The walk, held under the theme: “Early Detection Saves Lives,” kicked off at the Edo Specialist Hospital, moved through the popular King’s Square area, and ended at Oba Market, covering several major streets in the Benin metropolis. Addressing participants and onlookers during the exercise, Mrs. Anani stressed the need for early detection, consistent sc...

Edo Govt Allays Fears Over Ebola, Warns Against Panic And Misinformation Habiba Sam  The Edo State Government has moved to reassure residents of their safety following reports of a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country, calling for calm, vigilance and strict compliance with health guidelines. The assurance was given in Benin City at a press conference held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Health recently, where officials addressed concerns raised by the development. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, was represented at the briefing by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Eighemherio Paul Ikhumosa, who spoke on behalf of the state government. Dr. Ikhumosa disclosed that the Edo State Ministry of Health is working closely with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to closely monitor the situation and ensure the state remains prepared. According to the bri...

Oredo Reps Candidate Calls For Journalism Of Societal Repair  Habiba Sam  The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has urged members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to practise journalism of societal repair ,journalism that heals, educates and builds, rather than journalism that scatters society through manipulation and false narratives. Iyamu made the call recently, during a courtesy visit by the Edo State Chapter of NAWOJ led by its Chairperson, Comrade Habiba Sam, to appreciate his humanitarian services. He said journalists have a powerful voice to repair society by pushing the right narrative and educating the public on the true state of the country. "Let's continue to educate, use our platform to educate people. Let's judge it from where we are coming from and where we are now. You have a voice to help us continue to push the right narrative," he said. Iyamu said there are a lo...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 16th October, 2026. The report that some members of the 10th Senate on Thursday, October 15, 2026, staged a "No Vacancy" endorsement for Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau ahead of the 11th National Assembly in 2027 raises serious concerns about democratic process and constitutionalism. Nigerians Are Asking: What Are the Achievements of the 10th Senate Under Akpabio? A pertinent question being asked by Nigerians is: What are the measurable achievements of the 10th Senate under the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio? Where is the legislative impact? Where is the effect on the common man? Under this leadership, capital budget implementation has suffered  .repeate...

Help Me Give My Baby A Better Life - 45-Year-Old Edo Woman Cries Out After Father Denied Paternity Habiba Sam Benin City - A 45-year-old woman, Miss Joy Williams, from Ebelle in  (Igueben ) Local Government Area of Edo State, has cried out to well-meaning Nigerians to help her give her innocent baby girl a better life. Joy, who gave birth four months ago, said the father of the child has since denied responsibility for the baby, leaving her alone to face the burden of motherhood. Narrating her ordeal, the struggling mother said she has been at the mercy of her kind-hearted landlord and landlady who have been her only support system since she delivered. "My baby girl deserves a better life, I cannot continue to put my burden on this wonderful family who have been so caring to me and my daughter," Joy lamented. According to her, she is currently owing one. year  house rent, including electricity bills and waste bills, yet the family has never troubled her. Instead, they still f...

Razak Zekeri Urges Urgent Rehabilitation of Failed Portion At Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Edo State Governor, Comrade Razak Zekeri, has drawn the attention of Governor Monday Okpebholo to the failed portion of the road at Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill, directly beneath the flyover. In a letter addressed to His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, through the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Zekeri said he was compelled to bring the rapidly deteriorating condition of the road to the Governor's attention following public outcry and personal assessment of the spot. According to him, a portion of the road has failed at the said location, with wide craters and deep potholes making it almost impassable, particularly for smaller vehicles, following recent rainfall. Zekeri noted that the failed portion has become a major bottleneck, resulting in serious traffic hold-up and gridlock for motorists plying the busy Benin-Auchi and Benin-Lagos corrid...

OFFICE OF THE SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT (SSA) ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO THE GOVERNOR EDO STATE GOVERNMENT, BENIN CITY Date: October 14, 2026 To: His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, The Executive Governor of Edo State, Government House, Benin City. Through:The Chief of Staff to the Governor. Subject: URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED ON THE FAILED PORTION OF ROAD AT RAMAT PARK, IKPOBA HILL BENEATH THE FLYOVER Your Excellency, I write to draw Your Excellency’s urgent attention to the deplorable and failed portion of the road at Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill, directly beneath the flyover. Upon an on-the-spot assessment and following several complaints from motorists and residents, it was observed that the said portion has completely failed, with deep potholes and craters developing. The situation has worsened due to the constant heavy vehicular traffic on that corridor, which is a major entry and exit point into Benin City. The failed portion has resulted in severe traffic gridlock and hold-ups for mot...

BUDGET ROLLOVER SYNDROME (PART 2): WHEN THE RED CHAMBER BECAME DOCILE By Comrade Dr. Kenneth Oshiogwemoh, Public Communicator and Political Affairs Analyst, Abuja. 13th October, 2026. The most tragic part of the budget rollover syndrome is not in the Villa. It is in the Red Chamber. In Part 1 of this series, I warned that Nigeria has dangerously moved from annual budgeting to perpetual budgeting. Today, I ask a more painful question: where is the National Assembly? Under Sections 59, 80, 81, 88, 89 and 318 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Nigeria operates a 12-month financial year. The Constitution gives the National Assembly the power of the purse and the duty of oversight. That sacred duty is currently failing. The Facts on Ground: As of today, 13th October 2026, contractors who executed 2024 capital projects across the federation have not been paid. The capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act has been extended four times - from December 2025 to March 2026, to June 2026...

Okpebholo Sends 2026 Supplementary Budget To Edo Assembly For Approval Habiba Sam The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday received the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill transmitted by Governor Monday Okpebholo for consideration and approval. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yekini Idaiye, who read the Governor’s letter during plenary in Benin City, disclosed that the supplementary budget proposal was forwarded to the House for necessary legislative action. He noted that the bill would be listed on the Order Paper for deliberation at a later legislative date. In another development, the House referred a Bill for a Law to establish the Edo State Emergency Management Agency (EdoSEMA) to the House Committee on Environment and Sustainability for further legislative scrutiny. The referral followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Sunday Ojezele, and seconded by Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, representing Ovia North-East II. Leading debate on the bill, Ojezele cited Section 14 of the 199...

Hundreds of Edo Youths Dump Cultism In Mass Denunciation As Okpebholo Offers Rehabilitation Habiba Sam I n a decisive move to break away from violence and embrace a new lease of life, scores of youths formerly involved in cult activities in Edo State on Monday publicly renounced cultism, pledging to abandon the vice and live peaceful, law-abiding lives. The mass renunciation ceremony, themed "Restitution, Rehabilitation and Safer Edo State," was held at the Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, Benin City. Addressing the repentant youths, Governor Monday Okpebholo lauded them for taking the bold step, and called on others still enmeshed in cultism to emulate them and seize the opportunity to turn their lives around. The Governor said his administration is providing genuine rehabilitation opportunities and a fresh start for those willing to abandon criminality, stressing that their past should not define their future. Okpebholo disclosed that Edo State was recording ov...

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...

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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...