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UBTH Unveils New Mannequins, Simulation Equipment As CMD Supports Improved Clinical Training

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UBTH Unveils New Mannequins, Simulation Equipment As CMD Supports Improved Clinical Training By Editor  The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has achieved a major milestone in medical training with the launch of new mannequins and simulation equipment at the Department of Surgery’s Surgical Simulation and Basic Surgical Skills Laboratory. Prof. Christopher Osubor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) UNIBEN, officially unveiled the facility on behalf of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN)Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie (SAN). Speaking during the ceremony, Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu welcomed attendees and pledged the hospital’s continued backing for programs that enhance clinical training. On his part, Head of the Department of Surgery and immediate past Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC)UBTH Prof. Stanley Okugbo expressed gratitude to alumni and donors whose financial ...
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Edo NDC, ADC Castigates APC Of Molestation, Violence, Destruction Of Campaign Materials

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Edo NDC, ADC Castigates APC Of Molestation, Violence, Destruction Of Campaign Materials  By Editor  The Edo State chapters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have jointly accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a wave of political intimidation, violence and destruction of opposition properties and campaign materials across the state. The two opposition parties made the allegations on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during a joint press conference in Benin, the state capital where they called on the APC leadership and security agencies to urgently address what they described as a increasing threat to democratic participation in the State. Speaking at the event, Edo State Chairman of NDC, Engr. David Olukoga, and his ADC counterpart, Tony Alile, said opposition members, candidates and supporters had suffered repeated attacks, harassment, threats and vandalism since the commencement of political ac...
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Okpebholo Backs Plan For Edo Computer Village, Promises Partnership With Telecom, Laptop Dealers

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Okpebholo Backs Plan For Edo Computer Village, Promises Partnership With Telecom, Laptop Dealers By Editor  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration will work with telecom and laptop dealers in the state to set up a modern market for their trade, including a proposed Edo Computer Village. The governor made the commitment on Tuesday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving members of the Telecom and Laptop Dealers Union, Edo State, led by their Chairman, Akhile Ighalo Rodney. Okpebholo told the delegation he understood the sector well, having started out in business himself. He praised the union for seeking a structured relationship with government and urged members to stay focused as they build their enterprises. "I am part of you because I started the way you are today. One thing is to have something doing; another thing is to be focused," he said. He recalled watching Computer Village in Lagos grow from a small associatio...
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(OPINION) Àmúpìtàn: How Many Ghosts Will Vote At Our Election?

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TUESDAY FLAT OUT   (OPINION) Àmúpìtàn: How Many Ghosts Will Vote At Our Election?   By Suyi Ayodele   (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Tuesday, November 3, 2026)   https://tribuneonlineng.com/amupitan-how-many-ghosts-will-vote-at-our-election/   Real politicians would tell you that ‘elections are not rigged on the day of voting.’ They would say that real rigging of any election begins with the voters’ registration process. It is at this stage that those who would win would win, and those destined to fail would fail. Election days are mere coronation days.     I recall an incident that occurred years back in December 1987 during the zero-party local government election introduced by the regime of Military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.   In the voters’ register of one of the polling units in a neighbouring community where I served as the Presiding Officer (PO), we saw names like Akikaragba Joseph, Esiso Jumoke ...
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Edo CPC Discovers Fake Adulterated, Expired Products In Tivona Supermarket ... Seizes Confiscated Products

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Edo CPC  Discovers Fake Adulterated, Expired Products In Tivona Supermarket  ... Seizes Confiscated Products Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State Consumer Protection Committee, under the leadership of Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, led by his team has visited TIVONA SUPERMARKET, where they  discovered some expired products, such as rice, biscuits, creams, Chivita, tomatoes, palm oil, sanitary pads, and Maggi (chicken flavour), etc displayed on the shelves for rebate. During the visit to the popular supermarket the Management Committee of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee also discovered some other products (drinks) such as Planet Apple, Pure Palm Sap, sweet, D'Angelus, Angel, etc., were confirmed as adulterated products and were confiscated. He disclosed,"Today, the 2nd of November, 2026, the Management Committee of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee, under the leadership of Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture as Chairman, led its team to TIVONA SUPERMARKE...
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LAPO Founder, Ehigiamusoe Admonishes Young Entrepreneurs Not To Use Loans To Start Business

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LAPO Founder, Ehigiamusoe Admonishes Young Entrepreneurs Not To Use Loans To Start Business  By Editor  The founder of Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO), Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe, has advised young entrepreneurs to avoid loans or borrowed money when starting a new business. He also cautioned  that depending on loans at the early stage  could undermine the survival of a new enterprise and business  Dr. Ehigiamusoe, gave the advice during a conversation titled:"  From Ideas to Enterprise, organised by DeeMoat Hub Books & Ideas," said young entrepreneurs must first learn to mobilise personal resources and support from family and friends before considering borrowing to finance business expansion. Speaking on lessons from his book, Twelve Commandments for Business Owners: A Guide to Business Success, the microfinance pioneer stressed that while external funding was important for business growth, loans should not be the starting point for an in...
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Motorists Praise EDSG As Repair Work Starts On Failed Portions In Benin Metropolis

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Motorists Praise EDSG As Repair Work Starts On Failed Portions In Benin Metropolis By Editor  Motorists have commended the Edo State Government (EDSG) for commencing repair work on failed portions of roads in Benin metropolis to ensure safer and more motorable roads for residents. The state government is taking advantage of the dry season to rehabilitate failed portions of roads, as the Edo State Road Maintenance Agency (EDSRMA) has mobilised personnel and equipment to carry out extensive repairs across the state.  Residents who spoke on the ongoing rehabilitation and repair works commended the determination, commitment and zeal of the government to ensure that roads across the three senatorial districts are motorable and safe for road users. Some of the roads inspected include Federal Avenue, off Boundary Road; Ihama Road; Adesuwa Road by Boundary Road Junction; Evbhukhu-Sapele Road; and the second junction by Faith Motors, among others. Speaking to journalists on...
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