Versatile and pro-Akoko-Edo development enthusiast, Dr. (Mrs.) Folake Ademiluyi has lost her husband, Prince Ibukun Adebambo Ademiluyi. An obituary issued by the family eulogized Prince Ademiluyi, aged 71, as having lived a life marked by integrity, service, compassion and unwavering faith. It stated that his legacy of love, leadership […]
Akoko-Edo Update
Here is something a footballer understands without ever opening a physics textbook: when you kick a ball, it flies. You do not need to know the equations of force, gravity, mass, and direction to become a professional. But the laws are operating on you whether you understand them or not. […]
The family of Mr. Albert Afeso Akanbi, pioneer Editor of the Akoko Edo Newspaper, has announced the passing of his mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Fidelia Akanbi, who died on March 10, 2026, in a London hospital, United Kingdom. She was 76. Born in Ososo, a picturesque town set amid streams, rocks, […]
*BY IBN MAGAJII The Mirror Test There is an old Greek idea that has been on my mind lately — one that I believe every son and daughter of Akoko Edo needs to sit with quietly for a moment. The ancient Greeks divided all of humanity into three groups: the […]
A peaceful protest organised by the Akoko-Edo Forum (AEF) to highlight alleged decades of neglect in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area was violently disrupted, prompting renewed calls for urgent intervention by federal and state authorities. The protest, which drew participants from across the local government, was convened to spotlight concerns over […]
The Egbetua Community in Ososo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area, was thrown into mourning in the early hours of today as news filtered in that its Head Chief, IDDU OREME, Chief Peter Momoh had died in mysterious circumstances in Okpella while on a business trip. According to reports, the deceased […]
Concerns are mounting over the performance of Senator Adams Oshiomhole as senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, with a United States–based attorney and civil society leader Dr Richard Bagudu alleging significant gaps in his responsiveness to the needs of his constituents. Speaking on behalf of Vanguard for Truth, Dr Richard […]
Indigenes of Akoko-Edo have announced plans to stage a peaceful protest later this month, citing years of alleged neglect, underdevelopment, and poor political representation in the local government area. A press statement issued by the Select Committee of Akoko Edo Development Association (AEDA) representing concerned stakeholders called on indigenes and […]
Tragedy struck in Egbetua Community, in Ososo, Akoko -Edo Local Government Area this morning following the killing of a middle-aged illegal miner who was beaten to death on allegation of stealing his masters unrefined gold. The victim said to be a middle-aged man of northern extraction was reported to have […]
There was palpable disquiet in Egbetua community of Ososo town this afternoon following the kidnap of a man identified as an independent contractor working for BUA Cement company in Ososo. Early reports indicated that the victim was kidnapped and led into the bush by his assailants while his colleague escaped […]