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 […]
Akoko-Edo Update
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 […]
Acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in achieving sustainable governance. Hon. Oshionogue made this assertion during a stakeholder engagement with the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), where discussions focused on the […]
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Ajango Memorial Academy gets ready to host Samba Boys FC in the return leg of the Akoko Edo Football League. The two teams previously clashed in a heart-stopping match that ended in a 2-2 stalemate, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the rematch. […]
His Royal Highness, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II, JP, Oshinoyi Ariwo Ovejijo, the Otaru of Igarra and the paramount traditional ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has suspended Ekuechi, Okeshi, Ebe and Eika festivals, including daytime masquerades throughout Igarra Kingdom. Making this announcement during […]
The Edo State Government has entered into a significant collaboration with E5 Energy Services Limited, a local energy firm, to establish a 100-megawatt hydropower station within the state. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), was disclosed by David Ashaolu, the Managing Director of E5 Energy Services Ltd., in a press release […]