Author: Iduozee Efe Paul

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, has said that the institution would soon begin the campaign to plant 10,000 trees to checkmate the impact of climate change. The Vice-Chancellor stated this when the leadership of Edo State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) paid him a courtesy call. Prof. Omoregie said the tree planting was part of his five points’ agenda of what he planned to achieve for the institution. He said, “Since I came on Aboard, I have been emphasizing that the University of Benin must move forward. And the reason for…

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State suffered another significant loss on Wednesday when the member representing Ikpoba-Okha constituency in the House of Assembly, Hon. Nicolas Asosere, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development brings to five the numbers of PDP lawmakers at the State Assembly that have joined the ruling party in Edo. APC now has 15 members in the 24-member legislature. Osasere is said to be the political godson of PDP deputy governorship candidate in the September 21, 2024 election in Edo, Hon. Osarodion Ogie. The lawmaker said he was joining the APC based…

Thirty-four students of the College of Medicine of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, have been suspended by the authorities of the university for their involvement in various kinds of examination practices. This was contained in the university’s news bulletin dated April 14, 2025, and signed by F. O. Omoigui and Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, Deputy the Registrar (Senate) and Principal Assistant Registrar (PAR) Information and Public Relations respectively. The bulletin said, “Management after due consideration of the reports submitted by the Mobile Disciplinary Committee (College of Medicine), has approved the penalties recommended for the offenses committed by…

Members of Akpakpava Youth Coalition have staged a protest in Benin City, Edo State to complain about the lack of electricity in some parts of the city for more than eight months now. The protesters, who marched through the streets to the House of Assembly and the Government House, demanded immediate action to rectify the situation. They said the affected areas, which included Akpakpava and Dawson Roads, have been without electricity for eight months following the theft of a transformer. They accused the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) of negligence, alleging they were asked to solicit funds for a new…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged multinational companies operating in Edo State to provide impactful projects that meet the needs of host communities. During the launch of a report on human rights violations in the palm oil supply chain by the African Law Foundation (AFRILAW), NHRC representatives emphasized the need for companies to go beyond token CSR gestures and involve communities in decision-making. Researchers highlighted the displacement of farmers due to land acquisition and called for binding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) laws. AFRILAW called on governments to protect oil palm host communities and ensure their rights are respected.…

At least 21 people were killed and several injured in attacks on seven farming communities in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The affected communities include Marindoti, Gbelemontin, and Dipe Community. Eyewitnesses reported that armed assailants, suspected to be Ijaw militants, attacked the communities, burning houses and shooting indiscriminately. Community leaders appealed for military protection and accused the attackers of long-standing encroachment and extortion. Police confirmed seven deaths and six injuries, attributing the violence to a communal clash. Residents refuted this, claiming it was an unprovoked attack by militants. Army intervention was praised, and calls were made…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to real estate agencies and landlords in the state to cut down rents in the state. Mr Johnson Erijo, the Chief of Staff, Government House made the appeal at the 13th anniversary/annual convention of Property World Africa Network Marketing Company in Asaba, the state capital where he represented the governor. “I would like to use this medium to appeal to real estate organisations to help in reducing the cost of rents payable on rented properties. “The current skyrocketing rents are not sustainable, especially for public service workers. I urge you to apply your…

The Publicity and Sensitisation Committee of the Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) has advocated review of the fund’s enabling laws to expand its scope of interventions. Chief Fidelis Agbiki, Chairman, Publicity and Sensitisation Committee of the EDTF, who spoke during a visit to the Federated Correspondents Chapel in Yenagoa, observed that the EDTF can only intervene within limited situations with its current enabling laws. Agbiki said having operated for close to eight years, there was need to review the scope of the fund and make more resources available to enable the EDTF to do more. According to him, the…

The Attorney General of Edo State and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, has said that since its inception, the Citizens Meditation Centre has received and attended to 634 civil matters, covering disputes including inheritance conflicts, matrimonial cases, employer-employee disagreements, landlord-tenant issues, property disputes, inter-communal clashes, and matters involving government entities. Osagie disclosed this at a press briefing on the activities and achievements of the Citizens’ Meditation Centre (CMC) and the Citizens’ Rights Department (CRD) in Benin City, Edo State capital, where he said 70 percent of these cases have been resolved amicably thereby preventing unnecessary litigation. He said, “The…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured Edo people that his administration would collaborate with all security agencies to crimes and criminality in the State. Governor Okpebholo who disclosed this when he received in audience the new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Betty Enekpen Isokpen Otimenyin, said his administration was ready to fight crime and make the state peaceful. “We thank the CP for agreeing to work with us. She is a woman with the heart of a man. I knew her from several years ago in Jos, as far back as 1994. That was the day I…