Author: Iduozee Efe Paul

The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, has posited that, the management of the institution understand that healthcare is a fundamental right, and that many patients who come to them are among the most vulnerable in the society. She made the statement in a press briefing on her achievements marking 180 days in Office, Benin city, Edo state, said since her assumption in office they have employed 401 new staff members. The CMD added that, they have also improved security for staff, patients and visitors, and the construction of a Creche for…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has strongly condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party crisis that was taken too far. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the governor expressed sympathy with the affected members of the party, noting that it was unfortunate that certain elements allegedly exploited the peaceful atmosphere of Edo State to perpetrate violence. According to the statement, “As peace-loving people, the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside the state under the guise of party politics remains totally condemned and will not…

Governorship candidate of the Labour Party(LP) in the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Barr. Olumide Akpata, has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Benin City. Akpata was received by the State Chairman of the ADC, Kennedy Odion; former governors of Edo State and leaders of the ADC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor, former Senate Chief Whip, Roland Owie; Hon. Murphy Omoruyi, member representing Egor/Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency at the House of Representatives, alongside Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, amongst others. Akpata, who was handed the party card by the State Chairman, said…

Tension gripped residents of Benin City on Tuesday as suspected thugs launched a violent attack on the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the second time in one month, leaving several people injured and property destroyed. Eyewitnesses said the armed men, masked and wielding pump-action guns, stormed the party office at 19 Ogbelaka Road, opening fire indiscriminately on party faithful who had gathered to receive defectors from the Labour Party and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Residents fled for safety as gunshots rang out across the area. Victims of the attack include a woman reportedly shot in the…

An Edo High Court sitting in Benin City threatened to commit some officials of Edo State Government, including the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, the General Manager of Edo Geographical Information Service, and Dr. Abdulwashiu Oyakhire, Secretary of the Edo Lands Restitution Committee to prison they fail to successfully defend themselves against a contempt charge hanging over their heads in the court. The court presided over by Hon. Justice Imadogbelo had issued Form 49 for the officials to appear in court and show cause why they should not be committed to prison for…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one of two doctors abducted in Auchi, Edo State, in a grim escalation of a New Year’s Day kidnapping that has shocked the local community and the medical profession. The victim, Tahir Abu Emhoye, was seized alongside his elder brother, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, on the evening of January 1, 2026, as the siblings were returning home from work. The abduction occurred at about 7:30 pm along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, near the gate of their residence in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area. Tahir, said a fresh medical…

The Obaseki family has condemned the alleged assault and public humiliation of former Managing Director of DAAR Communications, Dr. Don Pedro Agbonifo Obaseki, in Benin City on Sunday, December 28, 2025, describing the incident as “dehumanizing and unacceptable.” At a press conference in Benin, the family declared its full support for Dr. Obaseki’s decision to seek legal redress, insisting that the matter must be pursued to a logical conclusion in order to uphold the rule of law. Speaking on behalf of the family, the Okaegbe (Head) of the Obaseki Family Worldwide, Pa. Daniel Igbinovia Obaseki, said the incident had left…

Former Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation under Lucky Igbinedion administration, Hon. Charles Idahosa has passed on at the age of 72. Idahosa passed today, Saturday 20th December, 2025 in Benin City, Edo State capital after a brief illness. He served as former Political Adviser to Adams Oshimhole, when he was the governor of Edo State. Charles Idahosa, known by many sobriquets, the two most popular being Charly Tempo, A.K. A, Akakasiaka, is a man of many parts who comes in different shades to different people depending on which of his side one encounter.

The Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, has charged newly inducted medical doctors of the institution to consciously avoid conflicts of interest and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics. Prof. Ezemonye gave the charge at the 20th Oath-taking and Induction Ceremony of 29 newly qualified medical doctors held at the university in Okada, Edo State. He stressed that beyond clinical competence, doctors must treat patients with dignity and respect, noting that these values are critical to patient safety and the trust reposed in the medical profession. Speaking through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Raphael Adeghe, the…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday presented a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, christened the Budget of Hope and Growth, to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlining an ambitious fiscal roadmap aimed at consolidating gains of his first year in office and restoring public confidence in governance. Governor Okpebholo said the 2026 fiscal plan was designed to build on the foundation laid in 2025 while expanding the reach of government programmes to directly impact the lives of Edo people across all sectors of the economy. According to the governor, the budget prioritises key areas critical to sustainable…