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  BY LEO EZEKIEL The official launching of Oloi Evbagharu Erediauwa Foundation (OLEEF) took place at Protea Hotels, Central Road, Off Sapele Road, Benin City on Tuesday, 29 th August, 2023 with the immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State Deacon Kingsley Otuaro as the chairman of the event as ground breaking hopes are assured. Speaking to the gathering Deacon Otuaro praised the board members of foundation for their uncommon initiatives to officially launch OLEEF to the general public adding that he has personally keyed into the ideas and ideals of OLEEF and also added that he and his man Fridays have concurred on how much resources they have mapped out to dole in as their financial contributions to the board of OLEEF.  He also goaded the gathering to graciously support the foundation with their financial contributions positively. Speaking to the audience as the keynote speaker the Vice Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University Prof. Sam Guobadia, a professor of economics delivered

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking as the Executive Director of Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) Rev. David Ugolor renders accounts of his stewardship to the public when he addressed the members of the fourth estate of the realm at his office in Benin City. He categorically revealed that the fight against poverty remains one of their society’s most pressing challenges particularly in the regions where a substantial portion of populations is living in poverty.  He says that the republic has 213. 4 million strong population faces this stark reality adding that approximately 63% (133 million persons live in multidimensional poverty experience a range of deprivations that heavily underscore the urgency of robust intervention). Rev. Ugolor lamented that the sudden removal of fuel subsidy only hikes these members exponentially as the cost of living is at the worrisome stage one of the worst since the republic did gain independence in 1960. He says that to address the spir

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking with journalists at his office chamber of Edo State House of Assembly Anthony Enahoro Complex, Kings Square, Ring Road, Benin City, Hon (Dr.) Richard Osaro Edosa member representing Oredo West Constituency states that his campaign mantra were on a tripod agenda adding that there were based on Education, Security and Primary Health Care Services.  Speaking further with newsmen at his office chamber he states that there has to be functional educational system for his constituents adducing that education is the one of the best instruments that can be given to any human being for effective developments, the security issues have been on the front burner that needs to be tackled, because the kidnapping matter has affected farmers very badly. Accordingly Hon (Dr.) Edosa states that farmers do not go to their farms as a result of the menace of kidnappers adducing that if the security issues are not adequately addressed, that there would be shortage food in the open

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Labour Party chieftains, party faithful and supporters gathered in Benin City, the Edo State capital, on Monday to rally support for the party’s candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state. The chieftains, including the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, National Chairman, Julius Abure, the immediate past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, and others urged Edo electorate to come out en masse on 2 September to vote for the party's chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the state's 18 local government areas.  Speaking at the Labour Party mega rally which took place at the Baptist Convention Ground in Benin City, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, emphasized the place of the local government as the fulcrum of the growth of any society.  Noting that the local government is where development is domiciled, especially the health and education sectors, he

  BY LEO EZEKIEL One of the governorship aspirants on the platform of the labour party in Edo state, Pastor (Dr.) Azemhe Azena states that Labour party has a great hope to win in the presidential tribunal elections judgment in the court next months. The Labour Party hopeful and a philanthropist expressed great hopes when he did speak with journalists after the Edo State Labour Party Mega Rally held for the local government candidates ahead of the local government poll billed to hold on September 2nd, in Edo state, 2023.  Dr. Azena who is also educationist said that the party believed in the judiciary who served as the last hope for a common man will be fair to deliver an accurate judgments. Dr.   Azena's an entrepreneurial says with the massive supports the Edo state Labour Party Mega Rally garnered when a massive campaigns held for the Labour Party Edo State candidates that there is no doubt they will win in the fourth coming Local Government Polls of September 2 nd , 2023. Spea

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking to unprecedented supporters of Edo State Labour Party at the Baptist Convention Ground Television Road, Benin City, His Excellency the former presidential candidate of Labour Party Mr. Peter Obi stated that President Bola Tinubu led administration has turned the hand of the clock backwards for the citizenry adding that the citizenry are suffering in all ramifications.  Speaking further at the flag off ceremony of Edo State Labour Party mega rally he critically charged all the supporters at Labour Party to come out in large numbers come on a Saturday, 2 nd September, 2023 to cast their votes for the candidates of Labour Party for the Local Government Elections adding that the candidates of Labour Party will deliver the dividends of democracy to the electorate. He added that that Local Government administration is nearest to the grassroots citizens.  He added that the ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) of which President Tinubu is the leader has hop

BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking to members of the fourth estate of the realm at Doctors House, University of Benin, Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Edo State Branch Chairman Dr. Udoka Imoisili states that suspected thieves are masquerading as Acting Officers of Edo NMA broke into the Edo NMA Chairman’s Office adducing on Thursday 17 th August , 2023 when they were holding their business session of the AGM some members of the association with reckless abandon violently disrupted their meeting and assaulted the journalist who was commissioned to live stream the meeting who went for medical treatment for wounds sustained.  Speaking further Dr. Imoisili states that one Dr. Samuel Omolua did verbally cast aspersions at her adding that he did make advance towards her to hack her down.  She added that she called for recess when she noticed that the venue of the meeting was no longer safe as enshrined in Edo NMA rules and regulations.  She added that unfortunat

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking to the members of the fourth estate of the realm at the Secretariat of Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State the state Chairman Dr. Tony Aziegbemi states that the Federal Government does not love Edo State adding that all the federal roads in Edo State are heavily dilapidated. Speaking further the State Chairman of PDP Edo State Dr. Aziegbemi states that it has become necessary for them to call the attention of the media and well meaning Nigerians to the current bad nature of basic infrastructure that the down turn in the economy and as well as the man hours lost the hygiene situation along the roads. Accordingly the Edo State Chairman PDP Dr. Aziegbemi stated that they all aware that the republic is currently under a new dispensation and government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu adducing that ordinarily some school of thoughts would say that it is too early to be critical of the government, but, the fact

  BY LEO EZEKIEL The Elders of Obayantor I of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State have called on the Omo O' Noba Ewuare II, Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, Inspector General of Police, Department of State Services urgent intervention   to stop one Festus Ekinaye Edegbe, Osamudiame Ohonbamu of Obagie Community who have allegedly boasted to high heavens of having concluded plans to attack Obayantor I Community over boundary disputes that have originally been resolved by the elders of both communities.  Addressing newsmen in Obanyantor I Community in Benin City on behalf of members of the community, Elder Godwin Ikponwonsa Aghimie recalled that in 2016, elders of Obagie and Obayantor I Communities had a boundary dispute   which was later adjusted amicably, but that he taken aback when in 2022, an elder in Obagie, Mr. Ekinaye Edegbe started raising issues that the boundaries were not adjusted in his presence and thus, it must be readjusted. According to hi

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking on two capacities, one as the representative of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Edo State Mr. Godwin Obaseki and as well as the Honourable Commissioner for Health Edo State Dr. Sam Alli states that their goal is to provide financial protection and access to quality health care services for all and sundry adding that it is a testament to their commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage and ensuring that all and sundry are not left behind. Speaking further to the eclectic audience at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Edo State Branch Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference with the theme (Implementing the Mandatory National Health Insurance Authority Act of 2022 a sure way to curbing the menace of quackery in Edo State at Doctors House, University of Benin, Ugbowo, Benin City) , Dr. Alli says that the theme actually reflects a vital and pressing concern that demands their collective efforts, actions and attention. Accordingly Dr.

BY LEO EZEKIEL   Speaking with Iconblazemagazineonline at Edo Hotel, Okada Avenue, G.R.A, Benin City, Edo State, on a Sunday 13 th August, 2023, Mr. Osa Agbonwanegbe the first son of Sir (Hon) Barr Chris Agbonwanegbe KSJI states that his father is his mentor adding that his father has really mentored him into what he is today.  Speaking further with Iconblazemagazineonline he says that he is quite happy to the God of Prophets and Apostles that his father has celebrated his 70 th birthday in good health and grand style adding that his father 70 th birthday ceremony has in actual fact gathered the Crème-De-La-Crème of the society. He added that his father as a politician has really affected all and sundry that have had contacts with him. He added that his father’s name has opened several fruitful doors for him and his siblings. He added that 70 years has been long journey for his father and he prays to the God of Creation of Heavens and Earth to grant his father with uncommon good h

  BY LEO EZEKIEL Speaking as the special guest of honour His Excellency the Executive Governor of Edo State Mr. Godwin Obaseki states that Sir (Hon) Barr Chris Agbonwanegbe KSJI is a very honest and consistent personality adding that Sir (Hon) Barr. Agbonwanegbe has faithfully being honest and consistent throughout his public service to humanity.  Speaking further at Edo Hotel, Okada Avenue, G.R.A, Benin City, Edo State at the reception ground of the 70 th Birthday Celebration of Sir (Hon) Barr Agbonwanegbe KSJI, His Excellency, Governor Obaseki stated that he is actually praying to God of Prophets and Apostles to graciously prays to God Almighty to grant the celebrant Sir (Hon) Barr. Agbonwanegbe KSJI good health et’al and as well as wishing him to witness more graceful and fruitful years ahead.  Speaking to the gathering the happy birthday boy Sir (Hon) Barr. Agbonwanegbe KSJI appreciated publicly His Excellency Governor Obaseki as being the hardest worker in the entire breath a