The passing of Olu Ajayi in the early hours of May 23, 2025, has left a deep void in Nigeria’s artistic and intellectual landscape. Olu was not just a painter—he was a seer with a brush, a philosopher in pigment, and a national conscience who used canvas as his pulpit. […]
Akoko-Edo Update
The Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, led by Rt Hon Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has initiated an emergency rehabilitation project on the heavily deteriorated Auchi-Sasaro expressway. The intervention aims to alleviate the suffering of motorists and commuters navigating the vital artery within the local government area. Council Chairman Oshionogue expressed deep concern […]
Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area (LGA), has presented the Council’s draft budget estimate for the year 2025 to the Legislative Arm for review and approval. The proposed budget, totaling ₦6,864,525,914.61 (six billion, eight hundred and sixty-four million, five hundred and twenty-five thousand, nine hundred […]
The Edo State Government has issued a stern warning to the Neo Black Movement (NBM), also known as Black Axe, and initiated consultations for potential legal action following a recent surge in cult-related killings and violence within the state. The announcement was made Monday in a statement released by Fred […]
The Edo State Government and Dangote Cement have committed to strengthening their collaboration to tackle operational hurdles and explore new investment prospects, following a high-level meeting held at the company’s Okpella plant on Wednesday. The Edo State delegation, led by Mr. Amen Odigie, Managing Director of the Edo State Investment […]
The Office of the Edo State First Lady has lauded the Akoko-Edo Development Forum for its unwavering dedication to community development, particularly its focus on initiatives that empower women and girls within their locality. Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, Coordinator of the First Lady’s Office, expressed her commendation during a meeting […]
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 […]
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 […]