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NEWS EDITORIAL: "SHINE AGENDA ACROSS BORDERS" — BRINGING EDO’S DEVELOPMENT HOME THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP _By: Festus Alenkhe_ In an era where development is borderless, governance must also be borderless. It is in this context that *Governor Monday Okpebholo’s "SHINE Agenda Across Borders"* event in London deserves not just attention, but commendation and support. This was not a ceremonial gathering. It was a strategic economic diplomacy mission — one that recognizes a fundamental reality: *Edo State cannot develop in isolation.* We endorse this initiative because it is timely, practical, and rooted in data. *1. THE CASE FOR GOING ABROAD: FACTS AND FIGURES* Edo State has one of Nigeria’s largest diaspora populations. The UK alone hosts an estimated *250,000+ Edo people*, with heavy concentrations in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. According to the *World Bank and CBN 2023 data*, Nigeria received *$20.1 billion in diaspora remittances*. Edo consiste...

CRPP Attacks Gov Okpebholo's, Asks Him To Account For UK Trip ...Says Composition Of Delegation To Abroad Reflect Poor Planning Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  ‎ ‎ ‎The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent admonition to state governors on prudent management of public resources should serve as a timely reminder to administrations enjoying increased federal allocations and improved internally generated revenue to prioritise the welfare of their citizens. The coalition in a press release signed by ‎Dr. Samson Isibor ‎National Chairman, ‎Hon. Nkama Waribe ‎National Secretary, CRPP said the President have spoken, and has vindicated CRPP for objecting to the over head fly over projects. ‎ ‎The organisation said the advice is particularly relevant to the Edo State Government at a time when thousands of residents continue to grapple with economic hardship, unemployment, poor infrastructure and declining purchasing power. ‎ ...

Edo Taskforce Arrests Two Suspected Illegal Revenue Collectors in Uwelu Spare Parts Market The Edo State Taskforce has arrested two suspected illegal revenue collectors at the Uwelu Spare Parts Market in Egor Local Government Area, following complaints from traders and customers over alleged extortion. The suspects were apprehended after business owners raised concerns about individuals allegedly collecting unauthorized levies from people carrying out legitimate business activities in the market. Addressing journalists after the operation, the Station Officer of the Edo State Taskforce, Johnbull Rufus, said the team acted swiftly on reports from the market. According to him, the suspects were allegedly issuing tickets and demanding payments despite the Edo State Government's directive banning illegal revenue collection and unauthorized ticketing across the state. "We received complaints from traders and customers at the Uwelu Market that some individuals were extor...

Cultism, Kidnapping And The Special Security Squad  Crime is complex and difficult most times to be resolved, criminals ready to carry out their nefarious and clandestine activities unchecked because the State lacks the capabilities to check their activities due to lack of technology. Several criminal elements go unchecked and their activities have gradually become a normal way of life as they allegedly make money from their evil acts, live large in the society, their activities has influenced the youths negatively as they emulate their lifestyle.  Nigerians especially the younger generation now gradually see crime and criminality as a way of life and the route out of poverty as criminals go most times unchallenged by the system, hence a rise in crime.  Kidnapping, banditotry, terrorism, robbery became the order of the day as successive administration fought to curtail criminal elements across the Country and the fight is yielding positive results as the scour...

Chief Officer NPFL Laments Losing Millions To Inadequate Club Data ...Urges Club Mgt To Empower Media Department. The Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Chief Davidson Owumi, has lamented that the league and its clubs are losing millions of naira in sponsorship opportunities due to inadequate and unreliable data from participating clubs. Owumi made the remarks on wednesday while delivering his welcome address at the mandatory seminar/workshop organized  for media directors and marketing officers of the 20 NPFL clubs in  Enugu. He charged the concerned club representatives to up their game and as well challenged the management of the premier league clubs to prioritize funding for their media department to be more equipped for the huge task on their shoulders. Owumi stressed that clubs can no longer depend solely on government's intervention for funding, urging them to embrace modern marketing strategies and data-driven operations ...

 Okpebholo Greets Archbishop Margaret Idahosa At 83, Extols Decades Of Spiritual Service By Editor   Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has congratulated  Archbishop Margaret Idahosa on the occasion of her 83rd birthday, and described her as a symbol of unwavering faith, selfless service and enduring spiritual leadership whose contributions have transformed lives and strengthened society. In a goodwill message,to the Matriarch of the Church of God Mission International,  Governor Monday Okpebholo said he joins the Benson Idahosa family, the Christian community, and well-wishers across Nigeria in celebrating the milestone. The governor praised Archbishop Idahosa's decades of commitment to the Christian faith, saying her ministry has inspired generations through steadfast leadership, compassion, and dedication to advancing the Gospel. He said the renowned cleric's influence extends beyond the pulpit, citing her sustenance of her husband's vis...