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Governor Okpebholo Visits Fuel Tanker Explosion Victims at UBTH Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, accompanied by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Edo State Deputy Governor,  and other officials, on Friday, October 16th, 2026, visited severe burn victims of a recent fuel tanker explosion receiving care at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).  During the visit, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu briefed the delegation on the medical care being provided to the remaining survivors out of the eleven initially admitted.  Governor Okpebholo expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, offered condolences to the affected families, and highlighted his administration's commitment to the citizens' welfare.

Police Apprehend 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Firearms, 12 live cartridges In Delta Operations By Editor  The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas. The arrests were made on Thursday, October 15, in Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to curb cultism and related violent crimes.Find Legal Aid The command disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 16, by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe. “In compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, to intensify intelligence-led operations against cultism and related violent crimes, operatives of the Command have arrested ninety-five (95) suspected cultists and recovered five (5) firearms, comprising two (2) pump-action guns,...

Governor Okpebholo Vows To Rebuild Burnt Oluku Market, Support Victims ...E xpresses  Sadness Over The incident Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised to rebuild Oluku Market, which was destroyed by fire, and support traders who lost their shops and goods in the incident. He gave the assurance on Friday after inspecting the damage at the market, located along the Benin-Lagos Road in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. The governor expressed sadness over the incident, saying the disaster could have been avoided. He assured the traders that his administration would not abandon them. He said the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, had expressed sympathy with the victims and the families of those who lost their lives. “I spoke to the First Lady this morning, and she expressed her sadness over what happened yesterday,” he said. Governor Okpebholo urged residents to stay away from scenes of fire disasters involving...

Wike, Uzodimma Fracas Deepens Over Rainbow Coalition By Editor  The Fracas between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, appears to be far from over. This followed  a video trending  online Wednesday during the launch of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, Wike was seen greeting President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries but appeared to snub Uzodimma, who chairs the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum. The development comes amid reports of a fallout between both politicians after APC governors led by Uzodimma distanced themselves from the Rainbow Coalition, a political group formed by the FCT Minister ahead of the 2027 elections. While Uzodimma and some governors have reportedly opposed the coalition, others have identified with it, insisting its main focus is the re-election bid of President Tinubu.

Oluremi Tinubu inaugurates 50 CNG buses, launches economic empowerment in Edo The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Benin inaugurated 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and launched a N1 billion economic empowerment programme for 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo. The First Lady, who performed the inauguration and launched the empowerment programme, said both initiatives of Gov. Monday Okpebholo demonstrated his love for the people of Edo. Tinubu said the initiatives would improve transportation, strengthen small businesses and promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups in the state. “I am glad to be in Edo today after quite a long time for the commissioning of 50 compressed natural gas buses for the benefit of the people,” she said. She commended the Edo Government for introducing the initiatives, describing them as important steps towards improving livelihoods and supporting economic growth. She said the state government was empowerin...

Emergency Response Update:  Benin-Lagos Road Tanker Explosion, UBTH CMD Leads Rescue Operation  By Editor  Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Thursday deployed immediate emergency services following a fuel tanker explosion on the Benin-Lagos road near the Oluku axis. Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, Chief Medical Director of UBTH, personally coordinated the response team at the accident, emergency, and burns units to treat severe casualties and prevent loss of life.

Philanthropist Donates 30 Hospital Beds To UBTH, Extols Ize-Iyamu By Editor  The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, on October 13th, 2026, has expressed deep gratitude to a philanthropist and businessman, Mr. Eze Chukwudi for his generous donation of 30 hospital beds to UBTH.  Describing the contribution as a pleasant surprise, which includes 30 hospital bed frames, 30 Mackintosh mattresses , 30 drip stands, Prof. Ize-Iyamu noted that the gesture significantly addresses critical infrastructure needs and complements government efforts in delivering quality healthcare to Nigerians. Following this impactful contribution, Prof. Ize-Iyamu has appealed to other well-meaning individuals and organizations to partner with the institution in enhancing healthcare delivery. "On behalf of the management and staff of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), I express our deepest gratitude for your generous d...