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‎Edo Group Slams NHIA’s ‘Affront’ Over Zonal Office Relocation From Benin

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‎Edo Group Slams NHIA’s ‘Affront’ Over Zonal Office Relocation  From Benin ‎ ‎By DADA.  AYOKHAI ‎ ‎A prominent socio-cultural organization, Edo First, has condemned the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) decision to relocate its zonal office from Benin City to Port Harcourt, describing it as a “deliberate affront” on Edo State ‎ ‎The group reacted to a memo dated February 4, 2026, which designated Port Harcourt as the new South-South zonal headquarters, ending Benin’s years-long tenure as the hub. ‎ ‎ ‎The memo stated in part: “This is to inform all that the NHIA Governing Counci at its first retreat in August, 2025 approved the creation of two (2) new Departments: 1. Strategic Purchasing Department 2. Risk and Regulatory Services Department ‎ ‎”These Departments have been forwarded to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for ratification. However, the Departments have commenced operational activities. “ ‎ ‎The memo signed by Hali...
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New Talents Discovered As Edo Weightlifting, Kokowa Finished Screening Exercise... Coach Omoroghomwan salutes Commission Boss

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New Talents Discovered As Edo Weightlifting, Kokowa Finished Screening Exercise ... Coach Omoroghomwan salutes Commission Boss  Iduozee Paul, Benin  As the screening exercise for the selection of Athletes for the forthcoming second Niger Delta Games continues,Edo Weightlifting Association and traditional wrestling ( Kokowa) have concluded their trials with some newly discovered talents making the teams that will represent the host state at the games.  Thankgod Sunday and Francis Onaifo (Male) are the new prospects in the weightlifting Association. The duo were discovered in Ovia North East Local Government Area during the local government screening exercise and have been listed  by the head coach Ikponmwosa Omoroghomwan for the games proper. Others in the team include Esther Adebayor, Beauty Akporere ,Peace. Osagie.  Joy. Benedict ,Favour Cornelius ,Jacob Good news,Timilehin Williams and  Odion Edegbe who  also made the team. In the traditi...
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First 2026 Edo NUJ Congress: Rev. Akenbor Starts With Prayer Session

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First 2026 Edo NUJ Congress: Rev. Akenbor Starts With Prayer Session ...As Alenkhe Says Prayer Session  Necessary For Members  By Editor  The founder and general overseer of God's Greater Grace General Assembly (GGGGA), Int'l Incorporated, Benin, Rev Sunny Akenbor has led the prayers session of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State state council. The prayer session was held at the union's secretariat to mark the first Congress of the year, 2026. Akenbor who took the members of the union through various prayer sessions, prayed for the wellbeing of the practicing journalists in the state. He prayed for the prosperity and longevity of life for all members of the union. Earlier, the chairman of the council, Dr. Festus Alenkhe, said the prayer session was necessary adding that it was meant to commit all practicing journalists in the state into God's hands. He said journalists need prayers in order to be able to carry out their civic duty of informing ...
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Edo Women Affairs Commissioner Extols Gov. Okpebholo On Leadership Retreat

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Edo Women Affairs Commissioner Extols Gov. Okpebholo On Leadership Retreat By Editor  The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, has commended the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for organizing a three-day Orientation and Strategy Retreat for Public and Civil Service leaders, describing it as a timely and visionary intervention aimed at strengthening governance and service delivery in the state. The retreat, themed “High-Performing Public Service for the Sustainable Development of Edo State,” was held from Monday, 2nd to Thursday, 5th February, 2025, at Udomi Town in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. Mrs. Abdallah, who was a participant at the retreat, expressed appreciation to the Governor for creating an enabling platform for public sector leaders to reflect, re-strategize, and align with the administration’s development vision. According to her, the programme featured robust interactive se...
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Gov Okpebholo Expresses Satisfaction With Progress On Ikpoba Hill Flyover, Erosion Control Works

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  Gov Okpebholo Expresses Satisfaction With Progress On Ikpoba Hill Flyover, Erosion Control Works Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work and progress recorded on the ongoing construction of the Ikpoba Hill flyover at Ramat Park, as well as the erosion control project in the area. The governor, accompanied by top government officials,made a stop over at the site on his way from Udomi-Uwessan,Irrua venue of the 3-day strategic leadership retreat for political Appointees. This has formed part of his administration’s routine inspection of key infrastructure projects to ensure timely delivery and quality execution. Speaking from the top of the flyover during the inspection, Governor Okpebholo said he was impressed with the pace of work, stressing that the visit was to encourage contractors to maintain speed and seriousness in completing the project. The governor said, “It’s our normal routine check, just to see what t...
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Enabulele Praises Goal-Filled Start As 3rd Kada Unity Cup Kicks Off

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Enabulele Praises Goal-Filled Start As 3rd Kada Unity Cup Kicks Off  By Editor  The third edition of the Kada Unity Cup burst into life with a thrilling harvest of goals and dazzling football action as the tournament kicked off on Tuesday at the Chief Lucky Igbinedion Sports Centre, Oti Resorts, Benin City. Three high-energy matches lit up the opening day, with attacking football taking centre stage, in the presence of the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele. The Kada Unity Cup, a football fiesta for military and paramilitary organisations, is sponsored by former Edo State Governor, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, and organised by the Edo State Football Association (ESFA) in collaboration with Kada Plaza. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele praised the organisers and sponsor for sustaining the competition, describing the tournament as a strong platform for promoting unity, discipline, fi...
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2nd NDGs: Edo Begins Athletes Trials As Preparation For Games Enters Advance Stage

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2nd NDGs: Edo Begins Athletes Trials  As Preparation For Games Enters advance Stage  By Kehinde Osagiede As preparation for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games enters advance stage across the region Team Edo has scheduled it's athletes trials exercise to hold between Wednesday,February 4 and Friday 6,2026. The trials exercise is for the selection of athletes that will be participating in the second Niger Delta Games, holding in Benin from February 20 to 27, 2026  The Edo athletes trials exercise, according to the secretary of Edo Liaison Committee for the Niger Delta Games Mr  Idahosa Bright,is holding across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. " Edo is set for the final preparation for the Niger Delta Games and to host the rest states of the region. All 17 Sports associations participating in the games must complete the exercise on Friday as directed by the  Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission,Hon Amadin Desmond Ena...
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