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INFRASTRUCTURE: Udomi-Uwessan Residents Thank Okpebholo’s Developmental Strides

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INFRASTRUCTURE: Udomi-Uwessan Residents Thank Okpebholo’s Developmental Strides By Editor  Residents and indigenes of Udomi-Uwessan communities in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State have praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for what they described as massive developmental strides across the area in less than two years of his administration. The commendation came as the governor embarked on a two-day working visit to communities in the locality to inspect ongoing projects and assess the level of progress recorded so far. Speaking with journalists in Udomi, one of the youths, Christopher Ogbe, said the governor has transformed the area through key infrastructure and social development projects. According to him, the governor has brought visible change to the community within a short period in office. “We are very grateful to Governor Okpebholo. He is a blessing to our people. In less than two years, he has provided us with things we have wished for over the year...

APC Chieftain, Engr. Garba Congratulates Alhahi Kabiru On His Elevation To Special Adviser To Tinubu

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APC Chieftain, Engr. Garba Congratulates Alhahi Kabiru On His Elevation To Special Adviser To Tinubu A pro-Tinubu Government Advocate,Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, PhD, has congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari on his recent elevation to the position of Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Benin City. The statement described it as a moment of great pride for many of them whose lives he has touched in meaningful and lasting ways. According to Engr. Ramat, "For those of us who know him closely, this recognition is not surprising. It is a deserved acknowledgment of years of quiet sacrifice, strategic leadership, and a firm and tenacious commitment to service". Engr. Ramat said before this elevation, he served since 2023 as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, noting that his new role clear...

APC Chieftain, Engr. Garba Congratulates Alhahi Kabiru On His Elevation To Special Adviser To Tinubu

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APC Chieftain, Engr. Garba Congratulates Alhahi Kabiru On His Elevation To Special Adviser To Tinubu By Editor WhatsApp Line 07065173672 A pro-Tinubu Government Advocate,Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, PhD, has congratulated Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari on his recent elevation to the position of Special Adviser to the President on Political and Other Matters by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was contained in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Benin City. The statement described it as a moment of great pride for many of them whose lives he has touched in meaningful and lasting ways. According to Engr. Ramat, "For those of us who know him closely, this recognition is not surprising. It is a deserved acknowledgment of years of quiet sacrifice, strategic leadership, and a firm and tenacious commitment to service". Engr. Ramat said before this elevation, he served since 2023 as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Mat...

Oba Of Benin Calls For Support For Military Operations

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Oba Of Benin Calls For Support For Military Operations offers Royal Blessings To Commander Of  4 Brigade  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin    The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has offered royal blessings to the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, and assured him of the support of the Benin Palace in strengthening ongoing military operations within the kingdom. The monarch gave the assurance when the Brigade Commander paid him a courtesy visit at the Royal Palace in Benin City on 4 March 2026. This was contained in a press statement signed by Kenny Anyanwu, Captain Assistant Director Army Public Relations 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Benin City. During the visit, the Oba commended the Brigade Commander and personnel of the Nigerian Army for their efforts in safeguarding law-abiding citizens in Edo State. He also prayed for the continued protection and safety of the troops ...

SWAN Commends Enabulele As Team Edo Clinches Historic Niger Delta Games Title

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SWAN Commends Enabulele As Team Edo Clinches Historic Niger Delta Games Title  By Editor WhatsApp Line 07065173672 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Edo State Chapter, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, for what it described as the outstanding performance of Team Edo at the recently concluded Niger Delta Games held in Benin City, where the host state emerged overall champion. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of SWAN Edo State Chapter, Comrade Kehinde Osagiede, and the Secretary, Comrade Idahosa Moses, the association described the victory as a major milestone for Edo sports and a reflection of Enabulele’s visionary leadership. According to the statement, the triumph underscores the impact of strategic planning and the renewed commitment to sports development since Enabulele assumed office as head of the state’s sports commission. “We, the Executive and members of the Sports...

Edo APC Inaugurates State Executive Council, Ahead Of Elections

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Edo APC  Inaugurates Edo State Executive Council, Ahead Of Elections  Iduozee Efe Paul  The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State Chapter has inaugurated its State Executive Council, for a renewed four years term, also the executive members at the local Government Council level. The entire State executive members were on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 unanimously via a consensus and affirmation returned to office in the APC State Congress in Benin-City, the State Capital. Speaking at the inauguration held at the Party’s secretariat in Benin City, the State Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe said the unanimous affirmation of the entire executive for another four years in office by the APC State Congress, was in line with the democratic ideals entrenched in the constitution and tradition of the Party. Adding that the newly installed executive would serve as the Party’s driving force in the next four years. He charged members to strengthen the Party’s structure...

Edo State House of Assembly Summons Benin Electricity Distribution Company Over Incessant Power Outage

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Edo State House of Assembly Summons Benin Electricity Distribution Company Over Incessant Power Outage By Editor  The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company(BEDC) to appear before the House on March 9, 2026, over the persistent and epileptic power supply across Edo State. The directive was issued by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon  Blessing Agbebaku, during plenary on Wednesday. The Speaker expressed deep concern over the worsening electricity situation, describing it as disheartening and unacceptable given the hardship being faced by residents and businesses in the state. Rt. Hon. Agbebaku further noted that several members of the Assembly had facilitated the provision of transformers to their respective communities to improve electricity access. However, reports indicate that BEDC has allegedly insisted on payment before energising the newly installed transformers, further compounding the challenges fac...