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UROMI, EDO STATE - The Okosodo Foundation has commenced inspection of the ongoing construction of a Modern Event Centre at the MOPOL 82 Divisional District, Idisaba-Ubierumu, Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The landmark project, which had its groundbreaking on August 12th, 2026, is being executed by the Foundation as part of its commitment to support government and give back to society. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Chief Okoh Okosodo, the Eni of Uromi Kingdom, who represented the initiator of the project, his son, Chief Dr. Owi Franklin Okosodo, the Omozoya of Ekpoma Kingdom.  The Founder of the Okosodo Foundation, Chief Okosodo, who said he came directly from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to perform the ceremony on behalf of his son who is currently out of the country, noted that the multi-million naira project is a non-profit venture aimed at giving the MOPOL 82 Barracks a new look, reducing the stress of officers, an...

The Esan North-East Local Government Council on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, successfully observed its monthly general environmental sanitation exercise across Uromi and Uzea, in a renewed drive to ensure public health, cleanliness and community safety. The Executive Chairman of Esan North-East Local Government Area, Hon. Amb. Prince Saturday Iyoha, personally led the comprehensive monitoring and enforcement tour across major sectors of the Local Government. He was accompanied by the Head of Department for Environment, Mrs. Tina Ighedosa, and heads of other administrative departments. The joint inspection was aimed at ensuring that the Uromi-Uzea metropolis remains clean, safe and secure for residents and visitors. During the exercise, the Chairman and his team inspected key locations including local markets in Uromi, Old Agbor Road, Mission Road, Eguare Quarters - Town Hall Road, Central Road, commercial motor parks, Afuda Road, and Oyomon Road. ...

His Royal Majesty, Promise Eidenojie Imhansiemhojie, the Ojienojie of Emu Kingdom, has congratulated his worthy son, Dr. Lucky Inegbenehi Ebarehita, the Managing Director of the Edo State Waste Management Board (EDWMB), on the occasion of his birthday celebration. The monarch described Dr. Ebarehita as a worthy son of the great Emu Kingdom who has brought pride and honour to the kingdom through his exemplary character, hard work and commitment to community development. The Onojie commended Dr. Lucky Ebarehita Inegbenehi for his immense contributions to the growth of Emu Kingdom and for consistently upholding the values and cultural heritage of his people. He prayed that Almighty God grants him long life, good health, more wisdom and greater prosperity in all his endeavours, and wished him a joyous and memorable birthday celebration. Congratulations! Signed: Palace of the Onojie of Emu Kingdom

Hon. Dr. Adaze-Kalu Aguele (FCCA, FCA, MBA), former Commissioner for Finance, Edo State, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Lord Destiny Ebatamaehi Usifoh Ogienefoh II, the Omo N' Ogie of Ewohimi Kingdom, on the occasion of his 3rd Annual Ukpe-Eze Festival, 2026 Omo A' Ribhor, I warmly join the royal family and the sons and daughters of Ewohimi Kingdom both at home and in the diaspora to celebrate with our great monarch on this auspicious occasion. The Ukpe-Eze Festival remains a rich cultural heritage that symbolizes unity, peace and progress in Ewohimi Kingdom. Your visionary leadership and commitment to the preservation of the kingdom's customs and traditions will continue to sustain the legacies of your forefathers." She prayed that Almighty God grants the distinguished monarch long life, sound health, divine wisdom and strength to lead the kingdom to greater heights, and wished the people of Ewohimi Kingdom a joyous and memorable celebrat...

. .. Award Recognises Commitment to SHINE Agenda and Accessible Healthcare for All Edo Residents In furtherance of the Edo State Government's  SHINE Agenda to strengthen healthcare delivery, the Director-General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), Dr. Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, has been honoured with the prestigious Integrity Stewardship Service Ambassador Award. The award, conferred by the Advocacy for Peace and Value Reorientation, Abuja, celebrates Dr. Ikpea-Enaholo's exemplary leadership, administrative discipline, strong work ethics, and unwavering commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to every Edo resident. Leadership Driving Public Health Awareness Presenting the award at the Commission's headquarters in Benin City, the Executive Director of the organization, Comrade Abubakar A. Oyibo, said the recognition is part of its governance assessment programme that celebrates MDAs demonstrating ethical responsi...