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OPINION:PROMISE MEETS THE PEOPLE AT  IRRUA'S ULTRA MODERN MARKET By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele When Senator Monday Okpebholo assumed office as Governor of Edo State, he didn’t try to impress with lofty promises or complicated policy language. His message was straightforward: development must get to the people who actually need it. In Irrua, the headquarters of Esan Central local government council, that promise is no longer something to be debated. It is taking shape in clear, visible terms—a 700-shop ultra-modern market that is already shifting the mood and expectations of an entire community. For years, Irrua like many across the state, have been active but limited. Commerce has always been part of daily life—subsistence farmers tilling the land, women selling the produce, small-scale traders pushing the goods, and artisans carving out a living. But the conditions were stunted. Many operated from makeshift stalls, exposed to the sun and rain, managing tight spaces that...

‎NPFL26 : BENDEL INSURANCE FC,WARRI WOLVES SETTLE FOR DRAW  ‎ ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance Football Club,Sunday. evening,proved to be a hard nut to crack in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they shared the spoils with their stubborn neighbours Warri Wolves in the  ‎Niger Delta derby which ended in a goalless draw. ‎ ‎The Benin Arsenals started the match day 31 game of the Nigeria Premier Football League with promising attacking intent, only for the host to resist them from hitting target. ‎ ‎Insurance came out even stronger in the second half with substitutes Efe Ubiomo an Chinedu Nwosu connecting well with Dazzling Dung Emmanuel and another substitute Alex Oweifaleya. Dung Emmanuel and Efe Ubiomo came close to breaking the deadlock for Insurance in the 80 and 82nd minutes but the Deltans did everything to prevent the heartbeat. ‎ ‎Bendel Insurance FC, before the game occupied 7th position on the league table. with 44 points after beating Kun Khalifat F.C of Owerri 2-...

SMI Trains 35 Edo Journalists On AI In Edo,Urges Media Practitioners To Embrace AI ... Dismisses Fear  AI Would Replace Journalist Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Safer Media Initiative (SMI) has trained 35 journalists in Edo State on the effective, responsible and safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of efforts to bridge emerging knowledge gaps in modern journalism practise. The training, held under the Artificial Intelligence and Media Project themed “AI Tools for Journalists: Effective, Responsible and Safe Use,” drew participants from the print, electronic and online media sectors. Commenting, the Executive Director of SMI, Peter Iorter, said the initiative was designed to equip journalists with the skills needed to navigate rapid technological changes reshaping the media landscape. Iorter said journalism practice is undergoing significant transformation driven largely by technological innovation, affecting how news is gathered, processed and dissemin...

Okpebholo Greets  Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr Celebration Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in Edo State and across Nigeria on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Governor Okpebholo commended the Muslim community for their devotion, discipline, and spiritual commitment demonstrated during the period of fasting, prayers, and acts of charity.  He stated that the values of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and selflessness exemplified during Ramadan are essential for building a peaceful, united, and prosperous society. The Governor urged Muslims to sustain these virtues beyond the Ramadan period and continue to promote harmony, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among all citizens, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive gove...

OPINIONFederal Recognition Confirms Edo‑Gov 2.0 As A Landmark In Nigeria’s Digital Governance By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele, PhD The Federal Government has recently urged state governments to deepen public service reforms and strengthen digital transformation. This call has highlighted Edo State under Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo, whose visionary leadership is reshaping governance through technology. The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) in Abuja has not only encouraged subnational governments to adopt digital systems but also specifically commended Governor Okpebholo for his proactive reforms, particularly Edo‑Gov 2.0, the state’s innovative electronic governance platform, also known as Edo Cloud. Recognition from Nigeria’s apex public service reform authority underscores Edo State’s emergence as a trailblazer in modern governance. The BPSR’s endorsement signals a broader national drive toward efficiency, transparency, and accountability. Strategically, the align...

Edo Govt Warns  Contractors: Meet Quality  Standard or Redo The Projects At Your Own Cost The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to contractors handling infrastructure projects across the state, directing them to strictly comply with approved quality control standards or face mandatory reconstruction at their own expense. The directive was delivered by the Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring, Engineer Williams-Bello Phoebe, during an on-site inspection of two major road projects in the Edo South Senatorial District. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the inspection, Phoebe made clear that Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration operates a zero-tolerance policy on substandard work and that only projects meeting approved specifications would receive government acceptance. She disclosed that the state government has launched a comprehensive monitoring exercise spanning all three senatorial districts — Edo North, Edo Centr...

BTC Summons Peller Over Alleged Oba's Palace Entering Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Wonder they say shall not cease as popular social media content creator, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja (aka Peller), has been summoned by the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) which takes charge of activities regarding the Benin royalty headed by the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolor, Oba Ewuare 11, for gaining unauthorized access into the Palace on March 6, where he did a controversial content. In a statement coming from the office of Mr. Frank Irabor, Secretary of the BTC, “Mr. Adelaja and his entourage entered the Palace without the requisite permission from the Council, and their subsequent conduct caused significant embarrassment and a breach of the peace within the Palace grounds. “The Benin Traditional Council views this incident with the utmost gravity. The Palace is not a public thoroughfare or a location for frivolous content creation; it is the ancient and spiritual seat of the ...