Òkòlò, Our President’s Mad Lover
By Lasisi Olagunju Who knows Òkòlò in Oyo? Òkòlò was a Tapa (Nupe) and a slave of the Alaafin of Oyo. His duty was to gather grass to feed the…
Preserving the Pride of Esanland: A Clarion Call for Unity and Action in Uromi
By Rosemary Okoduwa The timeless African proverb, “When the owner of clothes calls it rag, the stranger will use it as a footmat,” aptly captures the present predicament of Esanland,…
Group Appeal for Temporary Closure of Schools, Public Health Measures to Combat Diphtheria in Edo State
By Rosemary Okoduwa Members of ‘Concerned Edo Citizens forum’ has appeal for the closure of schools and implementation of public health measures to combat the spread of diphtheria disease in…
Dr. Amen Ogbemudia: A Shining Star in Education
By Rosemary Okoduwa In a momentous development that has sent ripples of joy throughout the educational community, Dr. Amen Ogbemudia has been appointed as the Director General of the Directorate…
Muslim Group Urges Governor Okpebholo to Reconsider School Return Policy
By Editor The Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) in Edo State has appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to reconsider his decision to return schools to missionary organizations. In a statement…
Edo Is Rising Again: A Daughter’s Reflection on Legacy, Leadership, and Renewed Hope
By Dr. Amen Ogbemudia As I write these words, my spirit is filled with a deep and reflective gratitude—not just for the present, but for the legacy of the past…
The genocide in Benue
By Suyi Ayodele I am naturally hemophobic; I run from blood. But I had to encourage myself to watch the videos of the killings in Yelwata town in Benue State…
US Mulls Travel Ban Expansion: Nigeria Among 36 Countries Under Scrutiny
By Editor The United States is considering a significant expansion of its travel ban policy, with Nigeria and 35 other countries potentially facing severe visa restrictions. According to a State…
Gov. Okpebholo Launches N1 Billion Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Edo Traders
By Editor Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has launched a groundbreaking N1 billion interest-free loan scheme to support over 5,000 farmers and small business owners across the state. The…
When a Highway Becomes a Death Trap: The Tragedy of Agbor-Uromi Road
By Rosemary Okoduwa The Agbor–Igbanke–Ekpon–Ebelle–Igueben–Ugbegun–Uromi Road is far more than a mere federal highway. It serves as a crucial lifeline, connecting the South-South and South-East regions to the rest of…