A high-ranking delegation of Anglican clerics, led by His Lordship, Bishop Omeiza Ebenezer Saiki, Bishop of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Akoko-Edo Diocese, made a significant courtesy visit to the traditional ruler of Uneme Osu kingdom, Oba Fred Iyogun, IYOGU II, at his royal Palace on Saturday. The visit […]
Akoko-Edo Update
The Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Grove Estate, District 9111, in collaboration with the Igarra Development Association (IDA), distributed 6,000 sanitary pads to 1,000 schoolgirls in Igarra, Akoko Edo Local Government of Edo State, on Friday. The initiative targeted students at Igarra Technical College, Girls Grammar School, and Comprehensive High […]
Edo State House of Assembly member, Idaiye Yekini, has issued an urgent plea to the Edo State government and national relief agencies to provide immediate assistance to residents of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, whose homes were devastated by a recent rainstorm. The storm, which struck on March 3rd, reportedly destroyed […]
By our Correspondent Adeche Momoh University, a privately-owned institution of higher learning situated at Igarra in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is set to commence operations soon. This was disclosed by the proprietor of the university Professor James Momoh at Igarra, on Friday. Momoh who lead members […]
The Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Abumere Anthony Ehizojie II, has conferred a chieftaincy title on Dr. Thomas Attah. The traditional ruler conferred the “Ekpen of Ekpoma Kingdom,” meaning “The Leopard of Ekpoma, on Attah during the Annual (Ihuen) festival held in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of […]
Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okebholo has been urged to engage in collaborative efforts with federal government tertiary health institutions within the state to significantly improve healthcare delivery. This partnership aims to share resources, expertise, and knowledge, addressing existing deficiencies in the state’s health system, particularly concerning workforce shortages. The […]
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, has urged for peace and cautioned against illegal revenue collection by community members as the Edo State Government seeks to resolve the ongoing chieftaincy dispute between the Ikpeshi and Egbigere clans in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. During […]
*By Oluwole Ajakaiye As a continuation of the discussion on “Tourism in Rural Areas: A Key to Broad-Based Empowerment, Preservation, and Exposure of Our Cultural Heritage,” it is essential to explore the immense potential within the Federal Government’s “Renewed Hope Creative Villages” initiative. This initiative presents a significant opportunity to […]
Ososo community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State has been plunged into mourning following the sudden passing of Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd), a distinguished military officer and former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. General Jemitola, a distinguished son of Ososo, collapsed at the IBB International Golf […]
The Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has underscored the indispensable role of mothers in nation-building, emphasizing their influence in shaping future generations. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a courtesy visit by the winners of the 2024 Miss Akoko-Edo Beauty Pageant at the […]