Akoko-Edo Women’s Group Applauds Okpebholo for Timely Road Works in Edo Communities
By De-Patriot Hon. (Mrs) Joy funmilayo Otoide-Ojemoron, Executive Director of Akoko-Edo Young Women’s Advocate/Mentorship Group has expressed appreciation to the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for…
World Anaesthesia Day: UBTH CMD Commends Anaesthesiologists’ Life-Saving Work
By De-Patriot The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has emphasized the indispensable role of anaesthesiologists in managing health emergencies. She…
Edo Govt Scores Big: N’Edo Gheria Hails Absorption of 5,000 Teachers
By De-Patriot N’Edo Gheria, a socio-cultural and non-political organization, has lauded the Edo State Government for the remarkable achievement of absorbing 5,000 teachers into the state’s education system. The National…
UBTH CMD Embarks on Project Inspection to Enhance Healthcare Infrastructure
By De-Patriot The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has embarked on an inspection of ongoing projects in the hospital to…
Edo State Introduces Smart Attendance System (SAS) through DEQA
…pilot phase begins in six public schools By De-Patriot The Edo State Government, through the Directorate of Education Quality Assurance (DEQA), has officially introduced the Smart Attendance System (SAS), a…
The Other Side of an Amazon: Professor Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu
On the 4th of September, 2025, an unplanned event unfolded at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). What began as yet another of Professor Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu’s routine inspections…
UBTH CMD insists on Merit for Internship Placement
…assures transparency, warns against bribery or favoritism By De-Patriot The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. (Mrs.) Idia Ize-Iyamu, has assured candidates seeking…
Edo Shines at National Review and Validation of Education Quality Assurance Handbook
By De-Patriot The Edo State Government has once again demonstrated its commitment to raising the standards of learning and accountability in schools as it joined other states and federal agencies…
Beyond Accents: Why LGA Need Leaders who Understands Local Needs
By De-Patriot Local government is the closest arm of government to the people, and it is therefore essential that anyone aspiring to be a council chairman is deeply rooted in…
Gov. Okpebholo Pledges Timely Completion of Sapele Road Project, Inspects Flood-Control Canals and Drainages
By De-Patriot Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inspected the ongoing reconstruction of the Sapele Road in Benin City, assuring that the project will be completed early. The Governor’s…