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29/05/2025

A New Dawn Beckons in Edo Central Senatorial District

By Voice of New Dawn

As the Edo Central Senatorial District by-election draws near, it is important to note that the future of the next generation cannot be mortgaged on the alter of greed and self-aggrandizement, by politicians who put self first rather than the interest of the people.

Edo Central Senatorial District needs to take the bold step to nominate and vote an individual with capacity, competence and credibility to represent them at the Senate.

Glory Oziegbe Momodu will provide a focal voice for Esan people and will advocate for the interest of Edo Central Senatorial District. As a team player and resource person, he will create the enabling environment for development when elected as Senator at the red Chamber.

Let's rally round and support him to guarantee effective and purposeful representation for the future of Esan people.

Esan Oyeee!

Nominate and Vote Glory Oziegbe Momodu as Senator, Edo Central Senatorial District.

12/05/2025

Edo Youths/Students against Cultism, drug abuse and Vices

Com Moses Agwinede Joseph, Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Edo State Chapter addressing the state Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo at Government House shortly after the Youth and Students Campaign rally against Cultism, drug abuse and Vices.

He affirmed the support of the over 3.8 million youths in Edo State to support the state government's effort to curb the menace of Cultism in Edo State.

08/05/2025

A new Pope!
HABEMUS PAPAM!

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th Pope by the Cardinals at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

He took the name Pope Leo XIV.

Vatican News

07/05/2025

Celebration among youths as VDM is released from DSS custody

This one don pass very careful.

01/05/2025

May Day, Chris Ekiyor Salute the resilience Spirit of Nigerian Workers

Convener, Integration Summit Group Nigeria, Dr Chris Ekiyor, has payed glowing tribute to Nigerian workers as they celebrate the 2025 workers' day, for their tenacity, dedication and resilient spirit in contributing to the growth and development of the nation.

Dr Chris Ekiyor in his goodwill message, stated that through strength of character, tireless effort and commitment in driving the economy despite the challenges faced in the work place and rising costs of living, Nigerian workers have continued to inspire the hope for a brighter future.

He expressed solidarity with the workers in the trying times of our national economy. He called on them the remain focused and undeterred with the assurance that their labour will not be in vain.

Happy Workers’ Day!

20/04/2025

Stella Stars Sports Academy Unveiled with vision to transform young athletes
**Benin City, Edo State

Stellar Stars football Academy have been unvield at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, marking a significant step in grassroots sports development with stakeholders, parents and lovers of football in attendance.

The sports academy named after the mother of the President, Engr. Dr Darlington Obakpolor, seeks to empower young athletes and footballers to reach their full potentials while creating the enabling environment for exposure to excel both locally and internationally.

Addressing guests at the unveiling ceremony, Engr. Darlington Obakpolor said that the academy was founded on June 1st 2024 out of the commitment to nurture young talents into resilient and successful individuals. He reiterated that sports has the power to transform lives hence the inclusion of trainings for the children in character and learning to become useful to the society and families. He said that through the synergy with the parents, organizers, football association and international stars, the academy will produce top-notch footballers and act as feeder ground for clubs to tap into the potentials of the young players.

The Special Guest of honour and Chancellor of the football academy, Mr Denis Goavec, former Head Coach of Benin Republic National team and UEFA licenced professional Coach was present at the ceremony thereby providing international credence to the initiative and source of inspiration to the players and guests present.

In his speech, the Chairman of Edo State Football Association, Mr Newton Fred, commended the President for the initiative and lauded the contributions of Mr Denis Goavec to the game of football. He stressed that such collaboration will improve the standard of football in the State and country.

Members of the management team were introduced at the ceremony which includes Ndubuisi Okosieme, Technical Director, Samson Nelson, Coach, Isah Gemba, Academy Coordinator and others.

The football Academy has young players from the age of 8-17 years.

22/03/2025

Sen Neda Imasuen, A Quintessential Legislator

By Edo South Advocates

Sen Neda Imasuen, member representing Edo South senatorial district in the Senate is a thorough bred legislator whose approach to effective representation is modeled in the path of social protection, infrastructural development and capacity building. He has seamlessly translated his philanthropic personality to people oriented programmes.

A thorough assessment of the programmes and projects attracted to Edo South Senatorial District by Distinguished Sen Neda Imasuen clearly depicts high performance indices and practical deliverables.

In actualization of his resolve to advance human capacity development and commitment to poverty reduction, Sen Neda Imasuen has facilitated several empowerment and training programmes such as agro farming, organic farming, fashion designing, distribution of sewing machines, fertilizers, tools and facilitation of presidential grants to support small and medium scale businesses.

The construction of roads, provision and installation of solar lights, entrepreneurship schemes, advancement in healthcare delivery, sponsoring of scholarships in secondary and tertiary levels as well as distribution of writing materials to over twenty one primary schools in Edo South are some of the eloquent testimonies of his avowed commitment to leverage on the Senate to advocate for the good of Edo South people.

Food security, job creation/employment and recruitment, creative sector and cultural diversification, youth development and girl child empowerment have also reminded his primary focus.

With the creation Constituency offices across Edo South senatorial district, he operates an open door policy to strengthen accessibility, communication, grassroots coverage, feedback mechanism and prompt response to issues of concern among the people and diverse groups.

Sen Neda Imasuen's passion for the development of Edo South senatorial district and making positive impact on the people is unparalleled. As a member of key committees in the Senate, he has remained a vocal voice for the people, advocating for their needs and championing their cause.

It is therefore paramount to note that as Sen Neda Imasuen continues to serve his constituents through proactive legislation, Edo South people are assured of rapid socioeconomic and human capital development across board.

23/02/2025

RTEAN EDO STATE under the leadership of Com Monday Orhue congratulate Governor Monday Okpebholo on his 100 days in office.

Says RTEAN will partner with the state government to ensure enforcement of revenue drive and the development of the state

05/01/2025

Hundreds of Beneficiaries receive free Reading glasses at Sabongida-Ora

***5th Edition of Owan Marathon ends in Grand style

There were great excitement at Sabongida-Ora, Edo State, as scores of people were given reading glasses after requisite visual acuity tests by the team of Opticians at the two days free Medical Outreach for eye related cases and blood pressure checks.

The free eye services and medical check for Blood pressure which is part of activities for the 5th edition of Owan Marathon/10Km Road Race, dedicated to identifying and nurturing young athletic talents in Owan, was powered by Global Bridge Initiative and Owan Trust.

Beneficiaries of the free eye services who trooped to the venue at Sabongida-Ora were appreciative to the organizers for attending to their eye care needs and medical check.

Addressing journalists during the programme, Mr Chris Ojo, the Organizer of the programme, said that the group decided to add the free eye services and medical check to the programme to address the demands of the people who had difficulties in reading due to eye related cases. He promised that the next edition of the Owan Marathon/10Km Road Race will be stronger and all encompassing.

© Owan Marathon Media

20/11/2024

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State of the local government Autonomy, tenure, administration and implications, Edo State as case study.

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