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Dr Azemhe Azena By Austen Akhagbeme April 28, 2023 In elementary physics, the centre of gravity simply refers to the balance point of the body. A place where the upper and lower part of the body meets. It socially refers to the meeting point where challenges meet with solutions, opportunities with preparedness and problems gravitate towards their solutions.  The personality of the leading Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial aspirant across all local councils as of today in Edo state, Dr Azemhe Azena,  the renowned clergyman, philanthropist and a great helper to many of the downtrodden, fits the description above. His insistence and continuous desire for change and good governance as a young adult spurred him into seeking a political vehicle through which he can unlock his potential to affect the lives of the people he loves so much- the good people of Edo state.  As a young man growing up with zero privileges, Dr Azemhe Azena understands how it feels to be deprived of basic thi

Cross of beneficiaries of Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer in Oredo local government  area of Edo State. By Editor April 27, 2023 A total of 12,108 persons in six local government areas in Edo State will benefit from the N1,210,800billion Federal Government Conditional Cash Transfer Programme.  BusinessDay reports that the benefitting local governments are Oredo, Ovia South West, Igueben, Esan West, Etsako Central and Owan East.  BusinessDay also reports that out of the figures a total of 3,124 persons from Oredo local government area had already benefited from N312,400million.  The beneficiaries have started receiving ATM cards preloaded with N100,000 being the  backlog of  payment of the 20 months owed them. Osayuwamen Aladeselu, the Edo State Focal Person of the  Social Investment Programme while handing over the ATM cards to beneficiaries from Oredo Local government area in Benin City said 12,108 persons will benefit in the six pilot local governments.  Osay

By Editor April 27, 2023 A 35 years old man, Mr Kilo Ken, also known, Kingsley Egharevba, who allegedly impersonate a Nigeria Army officer was on Thursday arraigned at the National Industrial Court in Benin for alleged human trafficking. The suspect was arraigned in the court by the Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). It was gathered that the suspect was allegedly parading himself as an Army officer to carry out the crimes when he was arrested by the officers of the Army and handled over to NAPTIP for prosecution. He appeared in court on a two-count charge of assisting one Nifemi Afolabi (F)  a.k a Halima, now at large for  organizing foreign travels for a victim, who promoted prostitution and knowing that the victim will be forced into prostitution in Libya. When the charges were read to him, the suspect pleaded not guilty to offences. NAPTIP counsel Mrs Oburoh Victoria Okanigbuan said the offences committed by

Governor Obaseki, Commissioner for Education, Mrs Joan Oviawe and others during the Edo state Education week, 2023 with the theme, "Education for Alaghodaro: Investing in quality. By Editor April 27, 2023 In his euphoria of the supposed successes achieved by the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme, Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has threatened to mastermind a statewide protest if the programme is discontinued his by successors. DailyMonitorngr reports that the Governor Obaseki-led government had in 2018 introduced the EdoBEST programme in the primary school educational system with the purpose to stem the alleged slide in the basic education sector in the state. Obaseki gave the threat while addressing Head of Schools and teachers at the New Era College in Benin City, as part of activities of the Edo State Education week 2023 with the theme, "Education for Alaghodaro: Investing in quality education and access for our children and yo

Chief Chris Isiguzo, President, Nigeria Union of Journalists By Editor April 26, 2023 Chris Isiguzo, president of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has said that distracting leaders from acts of governance through frivolities and malicious deployment of fake news and hate speeches will not augur well for the country.  Isiguzo made the remarks on Tuesday at the 2023 College of Arts and Social Sciences of the Igbinedion University, Okada Public lecture with the title, "Rethinking the Social Media: Fake News and the Death of the Gatekeeper".  The NUJ president, who said leaders should be held accountable to the people by the media, noted that criticisms should be done in an objective manner devoid of any sentiments and bias.  He added that criticism devoid of sentiments and bias was the only way to help sustain the nation's democracy.  Isiguzo, who is also the president of Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), posited that journalist must be careful not to

By Editor April 24, 2023 The National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has secured conviction of 599 human traffickers since 2004. Barrister Nduka Nwawenne, Benin Zonal Commander of the agency disclosed this at the Uromi Justice Development Peace and Caritas Initiative (Uromi JDPCI) consultative workshop with judges and magistrates in Benin City. The convicts, Nwawenne said had been sentenced to various prisons terms in the country. The consultative workshop was on the operationalization of the Victims of Trafficking Trust Fund (VTTF) in Edo State. The zonal commander recalled that NAPTIP's first conviction was recorded in the Edo State High Court I, where the convict was sentenced to three year imprisonment in a judgment delivered on Friday, November 19, 2004 by the then Chief Judge of the state, Hon Constance Momoh. He noted that the agency recorded 80 convictions in 2022 making it the highest number of yearly convictions in the country. T

Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Edo State By Editor April 22, 2023 The management of Igbinedion University, Okada (IOU), Edo State has disclosed its plans to run joint specialised Information Technology (IT) courses, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI). Professor Lawrence Ezemonye,Vice-Chancellor of the University made the disclosure at the opening of a five-day training on advanced digital appreciation programme for 100 staff members of the  University by DBI and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Ezemonye said the joint  educational programmes would be in the areas of co-design, co-development and co-delivery of specialised IT-related courses. He opined that the five-day training was strategic to the institution's plan to consolidate on its Smart campus regime. "The regime is gaining recognition, particularly with the recent Best Information Technology (IT)  Academy and the Most Supportive Vice

Chief (Hon) Duke Tenebe By Editor April 22, 2023 As Muslims across the globe celebrate this year Eid-el-Fitri to mark the end of Ramadan, Chief (Hon) Duke Tenebe has called on Muslims faithful to pray for an end to current challenges bedevilling the nation. Tenebe, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Edo State made the call in his message to felicitate with Muslims in the state. He charged the Muslim faithful and other Edo residents to continue to sustain a peaceful co-existence amongst themselves irrespective of religious beliefs. "As you celebrate this joyous occasion, I urge you to sustain the lessons of sacrifice, selflessness, tolerance, discipline and love learnt during the period of Ramadan. "These virtues are necessary in achieving peace, unity and sustainable socio-economic development in our state and country. “I encourage you to continue to show love, care and compassion to one another, as taught by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W), es

Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, Executive Chairman of EFCC By Editor April 20, 2023 The authorities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said it lost only 41 cases representing 1.07 percent to suspects in 2022. DailyMonitorngr reports that the commission, however, said it recorded 98.93 percent success rate in prosecution of suspects within the period. Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, Executive Chairman of the anti-graft agency made the disclosure in Benin City during a one-day training on effective reporting of economic and financial crimes for journalists in Edo state. Bawa represented by the Zonal Commander of the Benin Zonal Office, Kanu Idagu added that the  commission secured 3785 convictions in 2022, representing a 70.5 percent improvement over its record for 2021, which was 2220 convictions. The EFCC boss also opined that conviction figures from economic and financial crime prosecutions in 2023 are already rising across the various commands of the commiss

A Benin High Court building By Editor April 20, 2023 Justice Geraldine Ono Imadegbelo of a Benin High Court, Criminal Division has remanded a 34-year old Efoghe Sunday Osamudiamen at Oko Correctional Centre for alleged sexual exploitation of a 14 year-old girl in Benin City. DailyMonitorngr reports that Justice Imadegbelo remanded the suspect till May 10, 2023, when the case would came up for a further mention. This remand was sequel to an exparte motion brought before the court by the Benin Zonal office of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on a two-court charge. Efoghe was charged for  alleged procurement of the victim for sexual exploitation, contrary to Section 16 (1) of the Trafficking Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. The suspects was also said to have in 2018 procured a 19 year-old girl, who was then 14 years, for sexual exploitation with himself. He was accused to have procured the victim for porn

His Excellency Abayomi Awoniyi, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State  April 19, 2023 The PDP Governorship primary has come and gone. It took place on the 16th of April 2023. Senator Dino Melaye was declared the winner, having secured 313 votes from a tainted delegates' list. I secured 77 votes, alongside a hodgepodge of votes secured by 6 other fellow aspirants. Senator Melaye played a pivotal role in the recently concluded Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign. I was the Kogi State Director for the aforesaid campaign. Without an iota of doubt, I make bold to say Senator Melaye's victory is a prriyic one. This victory portends great danger to the unity of our party and the prospect of winning the November 11 governorship election. The reason for this assertion is simple. The primary that threw up Senator Melaye was flawed. 158 delegates who emerged from the State Ad-hoc Congress of the 29th March 2023 were replaced by the woeful Sen. Abdul Ningi Congress Committee, 

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State  By Editor April 18, 2023 Edo State Government says  circumcision of female genital in the state now attract four years of imprisonment or option of N500,000 fine or both. Dailymonitorngr reports that the  government said the punishment was in line with the provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law enacted by the state government in 2015. Barrister Ulo Uzamere, member, Gender Based Violence (GBV) management committee made this known at a one-day sensitization meeting with leaders and residents of Orhionmwon Local Government Area  on the provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in the state  Uzamere noted that the VAPP Law established since 2015 in the state was  now bought by every state in Nigeria to prosecute perpetrators of violence against persons. According to her, the law is  no longer about familial settlement as it used to be, as the government has stepped in to handle these issues

By Editor April 17, 2023 Edo State Government has advised healthcare seekers to patronise only registered medical laboratories and licensed personnel that are allowed to operate in the state.  Dr Stanley Ehiarimwian, Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health made the call at a press conference as part of activities to mark this year International Day of Biomedical Laboratory Science in Benin City. Ehiarimwian said the celebration has as its theme, "Guardians of Quality and Patient Safety: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists." "I want to urge the citizens of the state to seek laboratory services only from registered medical laboratories and to verify the authenticity of personnel and facilities from the ministry of health," he said. While describing medical laboratory scientists as silent heroes in the healthcare sector, the permanent secretary noted that they worked tirelessly behind the scene to ensure that patients receive the right diagnosis an

Benin Monarch, Omo N' Oba N" Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II By Editor April 15, 2023 Dr Joseph Ikpea, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2024 governorship election in Edo state has congratulated the Benin monarch Oba Ewuare II on the decision  of the Federal Government that gave the custody of returned artifacts on the monarch's care. DailyMonitorngr reports that Hon Ikpea was a  former Esan South-East local government chairman and commissioner in the state executive council. In a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City, the APC chieftain and a  governorship aspirant also commended the federal government for the decision. Recall that the Federal Government had  in its March 28th, 2023 National Gazette said the Oba of Benin Kingdom is the rightful custodian of the returned looted Benin Artefacts. According to him, the Federal government have done the right thing by affirming your inherent custodianship of the an

Pastor (Dr) Azemhe Azena By Austen Akhagbeme  April 11, 2023 Peculiar situations have a unique way of throwing up peculiar people with unique solutions to knotted issues bedevilling society at every point in human history. And that we are at such a crossroads in Edo state right now, is not in doubt. Little wonder that Providence makes no mistake in throwing up a unique character in the person of Dr Azemhe Azena, a man with an eye for details as regards the plight of the common man, to the fore to take the good people of Edo state to the promised land. Here's a man who sometimes, does the impossible. His unique program of renunciation and rehabilitation of hardened criminals by making them publicly submit and hand over arms and ammunition never ceases to amaze many people. This owes largely to the confidence and trusts that Edo youths have in the popular clergyman. This unique initiative to rid the streets of Edo state of gun-wielding and dangerous youths has endeared Dr

Miss Precious Umoru By Editor April 11, 2023 The management of Edo State College of Nursing Sciences has said that it denied Miss Precious Umoru admission for the 2023/2024 academic session  to study Midwifery due to "unstable gait and tremors". Dailymonitorngr reports that the Provost of the institution Professor Patricia Ukaigwe gave the reason on Tuesday at a press briefing in Benin City. Dailymonitorngr also reports that the school clarification was occasioned by  publications in  some social media and online platforms  alleging that the school denied the candidate admission after the payment of tuition fees. Recall that a post by  Osazee Edigin, in his official Facebook account and other social media platforms,  titled "Edo State College of Nursing Sciences should restore her studentship" raised the alarm that  Precious Umoru's admission was allegedly  withdrew by the school  management because according to them she was not "flexible enough

Pastor Azemhe Azena, Southern Region of the Omega Fire Ministry. By Editor April 8, 2023 Pastor Azemhe Azena, Overseer, Southern Region of the Omega Fire Ministry has urged Christians to use the Good Friday and Easter celebration periods to reflect on the many challenges confronting the nation.  Azemhe, the 2024 governorship aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party, made the call in a press  statement to mark this year's Easter celebration in Benin City. The clergy man also  urged Christians to cultivate the spirit of good  leadership, sacrifice, tolerance and love which are the virtues of Jesus Christ. According to him, as we celebrate Good Friday and Easter celebrations, let us reflect on the virtues of Jesus Christ, let us take the opportunity to consider the many challenges that we face as a people and a nation knowing that Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. "Good Friday is a day of reflection, repentance, and gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice that J

Sir, Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom  By Editor April 8, 2023 Chief (Dr) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin kingdom has urged affluent persons to reach out to the less privileged in the society.  The honorary Romanian Consul to Edo and Delta States made the call during his Good Friday message to Christians before Easter Sunday.  According to him, I urge the affluent to reach out to the less privileged in the society.  He also urged Nigerians to emulate the exemplary lifestyle of Jesus Christ during the Good Friday, which he described  as an important event in Christendom.  While advising Christians to emulate the sacrifices that will advance the course of humanity, the Benin Chief added that  Easter is a period of fresh beginning, forgiveness, love, and friendship.  He, however,  felicitated with Christians on the occasion of Easter celebration.

Pastor (Dr) Azemhe Azena. By Austen Akhagbeme  April 8, 2023 There's no denying the fact that Edo State is in dire need of purposeful and people-oriented governance, devoid of intra and inter-party crises that distract and takes the government far away from the people. The Politics of Vendetta,  ego and acrimony that Edo state has become in the past seven years needs to give way to purposefulness and peace that breeds development in the state. It is against this backdrop that all hands must be on deck to support a trusted and tested personality whose vision is to ensure the general good and welfare of the greatest number of Edo state's already pauperised citizens, seething with discontent. Dr Azemhe Azena, a well-known philanthropist, clergyman and youth-centric advocate, is offering to provide the "missing link" that will endear governance to the good people of Edo State under the platform of the Labour Party. Here's a man that exudes passion for serv

Mrs Titi Omotola, convener, Kogi Women in Politics at the press conference in Lokoja, Kogi State. By Editor April 9, 2023 A pressure group under the aegis of Kogi Women in Politics has appealed to the National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prevail on the state chapter to zone its governorship ticket to  Kogi West senatorial district slated for November, 2023.  The feminist advocacy group, who joined other groups in the state to agitate for a power shift  to Kogi West Senatorial district, noted that the call is premised on principle of equity and fairness. Mrs Titi Omotola, convener of the group, who  made the call at a news conference in Lokoja said women in Kogi West senatorial district support emergence of an APC governorship candidate of Okun extraction. While noting that women movement for change is not negotiable, the group opined that the principle of equity and fairness is what binds the state as a United political entity in Nigerian Federation

By Editor April 6, 2023 Three policemen were on Thursday morning  reportedly killed by gunmen at their duty post along Igarra-Auchi road in Edo State while another sustained serious injury.  Dailymonitorngr gathered that the sad incident happened between 5:30 and 6 am close to the Ihievbe-Ogbe market (popular known as Agor market).  It also gathered that the armed men  opened fire on the officers while they were resuming on their duty post where they usually mount roadblock.  It was learnt the deceased were mobile policemen.  When contacted the Edo State Police Command image maker ,Chidi Nwabuzor said the Command was yet to get the details of what happened.  However, Ibukun Dogo, the head of Vigilante group in Igarra told newsmen that one of the gunmen died of gunshot while another sustained gunshot wounds.  Dogo said one of the armed men that sustained gunshot wounds  has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment and interrogation while six rifles were  recovered

Professor Godfrey Bolade Samuel Iyalomhe By Editor April 4, 2023 Professor Godfrey Bolade Samuel Iyalomhe of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma has called on government at all levels to make free or highly subsidised antihypertensive drugs available at all health facilities across the country. Iyalomhe, a professor of  Pharmacology and Therapeutics also called on government to put in place effective monitoring and surveillance programmes in order to track progress in the prevalence and control of hypertension in the country. The don made the called, while delivering the 99th Inaugural lecture of the university in Ekpoma, titled "Combating the hypertension scourge, promoting wellness and longevity: My odyssey". The Professor,  who said hypertension kills 10 millions of people yearly worldwide, noted that blacks are more prone to develop the disease at an early age owing to their genetic or socioeconomic factors. While opining that hypertension is often more

Hon Afie Braimoh, Edo State  commissioner of Business, Trade, and Cooperatives.(2nd left) and  Comrade Festus Alenkhe, Edo State NUJ chairman during the commissioning of Edo NUJ Food Mart in Benin City By Editor April 3, 2023 Edo State Government has commended the leadership of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the establishment of Edo Food Mart in its secretariat describing it a plus to Obaseki's Mega agenda policy  Hon Afie Braimoh, the State Commissioner of Business, Trade, and Cooperatives made the commendation during the commissioning of the Union's Food Mart on Friday in Benin City.  Braimoh, who commissioned the food outlet, said it was in line with the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led government "Made in Edo Product" policy.  The commissioner, who lauded the efforts of the state NUJ on the idea of the Food Mart, urged citizens of the state to cue into its laudable objective of helping to boost the local economy.  She stated

By Editor  April 3, 2023 More than one month after the conduct of the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections, the Uhunmwonde local government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Hon Samson Osagie, the former minority whip in the House of Representatives and eight others for alleged anti-party activities.  The letter for the suspension of the party members was signed by the local government chairman of the party, financial secretary, physical challenge, publicity secretary, treasurer, woman leader among others.  According to the notice of suspension made available to newsmen in Benin City, the party, however, named three-man disciplinary committee to be chaired by Prof David Osifo with Dr Washington Osifo and Barrister Dan Ogbegie as secretary and members respectively.  The notice said the affected persons were suspended to avoid their interference with the process of investigations.  "Following compelling petitions of anti-party acti