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By Austen Akhagbeme May 30, 2023 A popular philanthropist and one of the foremost governorship aspirants on the platform of the Labour Party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo state, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed shock over the death of the founder of the first Independent Television Network in Nigeria, AIT, Chief Aliegho Raymond Dokpesi. Azemhe said  High Chief Raymond Dokpesi was a highly respected and accomplished Media magnate, entrepreneur and philanthropist of note who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community. He  described him as " a man of many parts, a marine Engineer, a media guru and an astute businessman whose love for the people of Etsako in particular, is unquantifiable". Dr Raymond Anthony Dokpesi, the Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom in Etsako East local government of Edo state died today, May the 29th according to the press release signed by his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. " A great son of Edo state has fall

By Editor May 29, 2023 Dr Azemhe Azena, a governorship aspirant on the platform of Labour Party has congratulated the Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on his recent appointment as the Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, (NOUN) by the outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari.  Azemhe in a statement made available to newsmen by his media team described His Royal Majesty’s appointment as not only well-deserved, but also a clear evidence of the high esteem that the Federal Government has on the monarch and Benin Kingdom.  The governorship hopeful opined that the appointment was also in recognition of the important position that Benin and Edo State occupied in the affairs of the country.  He, however, prayed  that God should give the reverend monarch the wisdom, insight, grace and excellent health to deliberate and brainstorm on the activities of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to be able to take it to a greater heights.

By Austen Akhagbeme May 27, 2023 Dr Azemhe Azena   A frontline governorship aspirant in Edo State, Dr Azemhe Azena, has assured the children that the future they desire is guaranteed while admonishing them to have faith in the system. In his special message to the children and people of Edo state through his Media team, the clergyman added that parents should "train up their children in the fear of the Lord" while adding that the children represent the future of every nation and therefore, must not be neglected. The renowned philanthropist who has for long been a benefactor to several children within and outside the state assured them of better days ahead. "Have respect for your parents and hope for your country. There are better days ahead", he said. Dr Azemhe Azena is a popular philanthropist and Televangelist and a governorship hopeful under Labour Party, LP, in Edo state in the upcoming 2024 governorship elections.   A frontline governorship aspirant

Dr Azemhe Azena By Austen Akhagbeme  May 23, 2023 In every generation, there comes a man who sees beyond the ordinary realm of men into the desired future; a future that guarantees a society where people live to their maximum potentials for the collective good of all. To South Korea, it was Lee Kuan Yew who birthed the great ideas that took the nation from a third-world country to a first. Mao Tse Dong build the foundation that led China to the bipolar superpower the nation is today, just to mention a few. What was common with such men was the extraordinary power of vision which became a driving force that helped them drive everyone, institutions and the state towards a definite direction and a goal. Their humility and tenacity were outstanding which in turn made them charismatic and helped to influence even the most difficult of men. Dr Azemhe Azena  is a packaged opportunity thrown to the people of Edo State in such a time as this to bring back the lost glory through a di

---As she pledges continuous promotion of made in Edo products in global market Hon Afie Braimoh being presented with an award by members of Edo state Exporters cluster By Editor May 19, 2023 Edo State Exporters Cluster Council has appointed the immediate past Commissioner for Business, Trades and Cooperatives in the state, Hon Afishetu Braimah as its lifetime patron. Dailymonitorngr reports that Edo State Exporters Cluster Council is an arm of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)  which deals with non-oil exports. The body also elected the former commissioner as its Advisor and Board of Trustees member. Mr. Andrew Okhiulu, the Assistant Director for Nigerian Export Promotion Council in Edo State announced this at the inauguration of the state's new executives of the council  in Benin City. Okhiulu said  in build-up to the election, an unanimous decision was taken by NEPC, that the former commissioner would so be appointed and honoured because of her passionate

Auchi Polytechnic  By Editor May 14, 2023 The  authorities of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi on Friday said no fewer than 30,000 candidates applied for the institution as their preferred choice in the 2022/2023 academic session. Saliu Umar, the Rector of the institution, who made the disclosure at the 41st matriculation ceremony of the  polytechnic in Auchi, said out of the figure a total of 15,000 students were admitted.  According to him, you are privileged to be among the 15,000 students taking the oath of matriculation today out of the 30,000 that chose the polytechnic.  "As you continue in your academic sojourn in the polytechnic, I wish you the best. "Once again, on behalf of the governing council and management of the polytechnic,  I congratulate and welcome you to Auchi polytechnic; one of the highly sought after institution in Nigeria", he said. He, however,  warned the new students against involvement in  cultism, examination malpractice and other v

By Editor May 11, 2023   Pandemonium erupted at the premises of the Ekehuan campus of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) as a yet-to-be-identifed man was electrocuted while carrying out a repair on one of the electric poles in the axis.  DailyMonitorngr reports that in a video that went viral on Thursday morning, the man, who wore electrical safety clothing, was seen at the top end of an electrical pole close to the institution's gate, apparently trying to fix power problem in the axis.  Eyewitnesses said the man was held up on the pole and before they could turn off the transformer, he was electrocuted.  It was gathered that the man was trying to fix one of the wires that was falling when the sudden incident happened. It was also learnt that the the light was not turned off from the central switch before the deceased embarked on carrying on the repair. According to the  witness, immediately they brought the light he was already close to the high tension wire and he got e

By Editor May 11, 2023 The  Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has raised the alarm over the alleged plan by some persons in the state to invade the party's secretariat with a view to forcefully eject the executive from office.  The state chairman of the party, Mr Kelly Ogbaloi, made the allegation at a press conference on Thursday in Benin City.  Ogbaloi also alleged that some persons masquerading around the state are planning to overrun the secretariat and hack down some members of the Executive council.  He, however, called on the law enforcement agencies to immediately take notices and act as the cases are very ominous.  He further urged the security agencies to immediately complete investigations on petitions of threat to life and impersonation of leadership of the party in the state.  The Labour Party chairman added that those found culpable after the investigations should be made to face the full wrath of the law.  According to him, Exco reviewed numerous

Miss Ehiaghe Iziegbe Ikhili By Editor May 10, 2023 Miss Ehiaghe Iziegbe Ikhili has received the departmental award for best graduating student in Neurological Physiotherapy Specialist of the University of Benin. Iziegbe is the daughter of Mr Monday Ebalu Ikhili, a journalist with Aljazirah Nigeria media, a national daily based in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Iziegbe was conferred with the award on Wednesday at the 2nd oath taking/induction ceremony for the 2020/2021 graduands of the university. She was also presented with the second best award in an examination conducted by the department for the graduands. Dailymonitorngr reports that she graduated from the department of physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin (UNIBEN). The elated Iziegbe, whose joy knew no bound, commended her parents for their investment in her education as well as her lecturers for impacting knowledge on the graduands. Also speaking, the

By Editor May 04, 2023 Edo State Police command on Thursday said two out of the 12 persons kidnapped by gunmen in Owan East local government area have been rescued. Dailymonitorngr reports that within the rescued of the two, 10 persons are still in the abductors den. The 12 persons were kidnapped on Tuesday along Afuze-Ihievbe-Auchi road between 6 pm and 7 pm. DSP Chidi Nwanbuzor, the Public Relations Officer of the command who confirmed the rescued of the two persons, however, said the command cannot ascertained the number of persons kidnapped  because there was nobody to give account of the numbers. Nwabuzor noted that operatives of the command are still combing the bush to rescue other kidnapped victims and arrest the perpetrators. He said the rescued victims are receiving treatment at the hospital. DailyMonitorngr reports that 12 persons including a nine-year old child abandoned by the mother was among those kidnapped by the gunmen.

A Sienna Jeep with registration number Kogi LKJ 464 YE where about nine persons were kidnapped   By Editor May 4, 2023 Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped more than 12 persons on Tuesday along the Afuze-Ihievbe-Auchi road in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Dailymonitorngr reports that the incident happened between 6pm and 7pm on the day. A resident from Ihievbe, who spoke with Dailymonitorngr on condition of anonymity noted, however, that two of the abducted victims escaped. The source stated that members of vigilante group have combed off the forests and bush in the locality of Warrake and other communities to rescue the victims. It is gathered that the victims including a child of about nine years old were kidnapped in a sienna bus. According to a viral video with a voice over, suspected kidnappers took over the not too busy road in a commando style, hijacked a jeep with the occupants and drove into the bush. It's also learnt from the video that a

Gov Godwin Obaseki By Editor May 3, 2023 Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sacked civil commissioners and over 200 aides from the state executive council.  Dailymonitorngr reports that the sacking of the aides takes immediate effect.  A statement by Crusoe Osagie Special Adviser, Media Projects to the State Governor said the sacking affected all Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).  Crusoe said the dissolution of the executive council and aides was taken during the weekly executive council meeting on Wednesday.  Dailymonitorngr also reports that the aides were appointed in 2021.  The governor, however, expressed appreciation to members of the council for their service to the government and people of the State.

---Name after Senator Daisy Danjuma Women Centre Senator Daisy Danjuma Women Centre, Benin City By Editor May 2, 2023 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday commissioned a 100-bed space capacity centre facility for survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state.  The state-of-the Art-facility was named after Senator  Daisy Danjuma, the wife of General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd).  The facility named "Senator Daisy Danjuma Women Centre" was built for those who have experienced Domestic Violence, Rape, Trafficking,needing shelter and without family support.  The centre will also host adult women and not children, other than those who are under the age of three years and accompanied by their adult mothers.  Commissioning the centre, the State Governor Godwin Obaseki, said the centre was a key part in the series of concrete steps and action the state government have taken to salvage the future of the vulnerable persons, particularly women and youths in prov

Dr Azemhe Azena, Labour Party Governorship Aspirant --- Says in spite of many years of state-induced hardship, economic downturn you 're still dedicated to duty By Editor May 02, 2023 Dr Azemhe Azena, a leading Governorship aspirant on the platform of the  Labour Party (LP) has felicitated with the Edo State workers on the celebration of the international Workers' Day. A statement by the governorship hopeful's Media Response Team and made available to Dailymonitorngr in Benin City commended the resilient and hard-working employees in Edo state as they celebrate Workers' Day. He opined that in spite of many years of state-induced hardship and the general economic downturn facing the world, the Edo state workers have always been known for honesty and dedication to duty. The popular philanthropist added that the efforts of Edo state workers and their contributions to the general advancement of the state and the nation at large will never remain unnoticed by pos

Gov Godwin Obaseki By Editor May 2, 2023 Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday explained how political leaders frustrated his efforts to have more women in elective positions in the state. DailyMonitorngr reports that Obaseki gave the explanation at the commissioning of Sen. Daisy Danjuma Women Centre in Benin City. The governor, who was reacting to Sen Daisy's request that more women should be assisted in elective positions, noted that politicians in the state are making it difficult for him to have more women in elective positions. He lamented that if women were elected into the State House of Assembly in 2019 election they wouldn't have ran away from inauguration. "If I had women as members-elects during the last section of the Edo Assembly, they wouldn't have run away from the swearing. "I grew up understanding that women are to be empowered. So, left for me, I will make sure that my House of Assembly is dominated by women. "When we

By Editor May 01, 2023 The organized labour in Edo State on Monday bemoaned the dearth of staff in the state civil and public sector.  Charles Momoh, the Acting State chairman of Trade Union Congress (TUC) made the remarks during the May Day celebration in Benin City.  Momoh noted that as a result of the dearth of  staff in the state civil service, one worker now  performs  the work of five or ten men.  According to him, it is no longer news that ministries are understaffed  and as a result of this, one man does the work of five to ten men in our offices making the work very excruciating and uninteresting.  "We acknowledged the effort you have made to employment but Mr Governor, please employ more workers to the ministries and classrooms so that our output can be improved.  "Let those that have been given job be made permanent especially EdoStar and EdoBest in schools", he said.  The TUC chairman who also lamented the lack of infrastructures in the state'

Hon Joseph Ikpea. By Editor May 01, 2023.. Hon Joseph Ikpea, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the 2024 governorship elections in Edo State has assured workers in the state that their welfare will be of utmost priority and concern if the party comes back to Dennis Osadebay avenue.  Ikpea, who was a former chairman of Esan South-East local government, called on the leadership of the organized labour  to continue to work with a renewed energy aimed at making the state great.  He noted that the organized labour have proven beyond any doubt that a genuine partnership with them will go a long way to grow and develop the state and deliver good governance to the people.  "My comrades, I join you today, as always, to celebrate your commitment to service of our Nation and state with assurances that with a new and fresh government in Edo state, your welfare will be of high concern to the incoming APC government.  "You have proven beyond any doubt that a genuin