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By Moses Friday The political tension in Kogi West and the Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu federal constituencies has reached a critical point as Senator Sunday Karimi and Hon. Salman Idris have openly distanced themselves from the widely publicized endorsement of Tinubu and Ododo’s second term.  Their absence from the key rallies and official APC state events sends clear signals of discord and a break from the expected party unity, raising questions about loyalty and true intentions within the state leadership. Senator Karimi did not hold back in his recent press statement, labeling the endorsement as an act of “bullying,” which ignited sharp criticism from his own Western senatorial district leaders who quickly branded him ungrateful for the support he has received. On the other hand, Hon. Salman Idris has remained publicly silent regarding his deliberate and conspicuous absence from APC functions in Kogi State, despite being seen in the state during the endorsement rally.  How...

The suspected female kidnapper/ trafficker in the middle of the victims  By Editor Aug 24, 2025 Youths at the PZ area on the Benin-Sapele road, Benin City, have reportedly rearrested a female suspected trafficker simply identified as Mrs Anita, who allegedly escaped from the South-Ibie Divisional Police headquarters, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Dailymonitorngr gathered that the youths in the community located in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, however, handed over the suspect to the Edo State Police Command. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu confirmed the rearrest when contacted. Yamu added that the suspect is already in the Command's custody, and the investigation is ongoing. DailyMonitorgnr recalls that on August 17, 2025, hundreds of youths and women in  the South Ibie community protested the alleged escape of the suspected kidnapper and human trafficker from the police station located in the area The protesters wh...

Brig-Gen Ebenezer Oduyebo, Commander 4 Brigade, Benin, with the trophy presented to the Brigade as the overall winner of the 2025, 2 Division Inter-Bridge Combat Proficiency Competition. By Editor Aug 24, 2025 Courage, determination, enthusiasm and the spirit of resilience were at play at the Nigerian Army Cantonment, Ekehuan, Benin City, Edo State, on Friday as young officers from different formations under the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army converged in Benin for the 2025 Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition. With a display of dexterity to outclass one another, participants were full of excitement throughout the events involving not less than 6 military formations. These formations are 4 Brigade, Benin; 32 Brigade, Akure; 12 Brigade, Lokoja; 22 Brigade, Ilorin; 42 Engrs Brigade, Ibadan and the 2 Division Garrison, Ibadan. At the grand finale of the competition, the junior officers from these formations competed in obstacle crossing. They participated in activitie...

By Editor Aug 21, 2025 . The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday frowned at the alleged gender imbalance in the appointment of Commissioners into the State Executive Council. Dailymonitorngr reports that Speaker of the House, Hon Blessing Agbebaku, made the observation during the confirmation of eight commissioner-nominees as members of the State Executive Council. Agbebaku, who said out of the eight nominees only one is a woman, however, promised to discuss the issue with the governor on the need to include more women.  The only female among the eight nominees is Eugenia Abdallah. He, however, urged the commissioners, confirmed in a voice vote, to accord the Assembly the respect it deserves and work in synergy to ensure that the governor succeeded. Those confirmed are Prince Kassim Afegbua, Godwin Eshieshi, Ohimai Ehijimetor, and Eugenia Abdallah. Others are Barrister Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, Felix Akhabue, and Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa. They were c...

Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH CMD By Editor Aug 19, 2025 The new Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu has sought the support and collaboration of other aspirants to join her for the progress of the health institution. DailymonitornDaily Monitorgr reports that Prof Ize-Iyamu also sought the support of the immediate past Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof Darlington Obaseki. She made the call in her inaugural speech while formally taking over from Prof Darlington Obaseki as the first female CMD of the 52-year-old Teaching Hospital on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Benin City. "At this moment, I wish to sincerely acknowledge my colleagues, including those who also aspired to this office. Your commitment to UBTH is deeply inspiring, and I count on your cooperation and support as we labour together for the progress of our institution. "Very importantly, I thank all those who encouraged me to step forward for...

Edo State NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju  By Editor Aug 11, 2025 The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 46 suspected drug traffickers in the state. The suspects were arrested during a coordinated raid on Ihama Road, Government Reservation Area, Benin City and other flashpoints within the state. Dailymonitorngr reports that the Edo State Commander of the agency Mitchell Ofoyeju disclosed this on Monday in Benin City while presenting the command’s scorecard for the month of July 2025.  Ofoyeju said the arrest of the suspects resulted in the  seizure of nearly 40,000 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs and the destruction of 15.852 hectares of cannabis plantations. He said a total of seven cannabis farms measuring 15.85 hectares across Oke Forest in Uhunmwonde and Ewere Forest in Uzebba, Owan West Local Government Areas, were destroyed. He gave the breakdown of the arrested suspects to include 38 males and 8 fema...

By Editor Aug 9, 2025 The Newly Appointed Chief Medical Director of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof Idia Ize-Iyamu has assured that together with the management, staff and students, she would keep the hospital at the forefront of medical excellence. Dailymonitorngr reports that Prof  Ize-Iyamu, a globally trained specialist, a Commonwealth Fellow and a Craniofacial Orthodontist was on Friday, August 8, 2025, appointed the new Chief Medical Director of the teaching hospital by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In her appreciation message, Idia Ize-Iyamu also assured that her administration would together with the management, staff and students strengthen the standards and innovate in care delivery of the hospital. She opined that the appointment is not hers alone but to all who have shaped her journey, championed her mission, and believed in the power of dedicated service. According to her, today marks a moment of profound gratitude for me, a reminder that ...