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Residents of Edo State and Nigerians generally have been encouraged to embrace affordable relaxation and wellness options to foster healthier lifestyles. This call was made by Chief Steven Imade Ekhator, CEO of Avin Grand Royal Resort, during the official opening of the new hotel, located along Saint Saviour Road in Benin City.  The resort aims to provide guests with a tranquil retreat and a home away from home. Sharing his motivation for establishing the hotel, Chief Ekhator recounted his childhood aspirations of contributing to the hospitality sector.  Despite Nigeria’s economic challenges, he urged individuals to adopt creative thinking and invest in their future, while emphasizing the importance of prudent living. The commissioning ceremony was led by Pastor Azemhe Azena, who prayed for the hotel's success and commended Chief Ekhator’s visionary project. He also called on other wealthy individuals to contribute to Edo State's development. The event attracted se...

The national headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cautioned banks in the country against altering the signatories to the union’s bank account in Edo State. This warning follows what the NLC described as an attempt by "imposters" to fraudulently change the account's signatories without proper authorization. In a letter to the bank, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, the NLC affirmed that Chief Odion Olaye remains the authentic Chairman of the NLC in Edo State. Speaking in Benin City, Chief Olaye alleged that some members of the State Executive Council (SEC) had posed as Chairman and acting Secretary to conspire with others in an attempt to alter the account's signatories. He named the SEC members involved as Bernard Jaman Eguaghide (posing as NLC Chairman), Awujobi (Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers), and Kingsley Ireoti (former acting Secretary). Olaye explained that the group was asked by the bank to secur...

The National Union of Butchery Workers of Nigeria (NUBWN)/ National Butchers Union of Nigeria, has urged the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment to revoke the registration of a newly formed parallel union to avoid internal conflicts among members. Speaking at a national executive meeting in Benin City, Edo State, the union's National President, Chief John Osamede Adun, described the new "National Union of Butchery Employees of Nigeria" as illegal and called for immediate intervention by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi.  Chief Adun emphasized the union's commitment to peace and urged caution to prevent a potential crisis. National Secretary Ahmed Muhammed Borgu highlighted that the original union, registered in 1988, was disrupted by a faction forming the parallel union.  He appealed to the ministry and judiciary to restore unity by revoking the registration of the newly formed body.

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako East Local Government Area, Mr. Peter Okponeke, has affirmed that the suspension of Hon. Dekeri Anamero (Danco), the member representing Etsako Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, remains valid until the state chapter takes a decision. Speaking to journalists in Benin City via  telephone, Mr. Okponeke clarified that the suspension met all constitutional requirements, with 30 out of 36 party executives endorsing the decision. He urged the public to disregard any letter of confidence purportedly issued by unauthorized individuals, emphasizing that only the appropriate party authorities hold the constitutional power to act on such matters. “All 10 ward chairmen in Etsako East LGA, alongside the local government executives, signed the suspension letter, making it both legitimate and binding,” he stated. Mr. Okponeke called on party members to remain united and committed to the progress of the AP...

  The Chairman of the Labour Party in Edo State, Hon. Elizabeth Ativie, on Thursday inaugurated the executives of Ikpoba-Okha, Egor, and Ovia North-East local government areas at the party’s state office in Ogbelaka Street, Benin City. This brings the number of inaugurated local government executives to four, following the inauguration of Oredo executives on Tuesday. Hon. Ativie stated that the process is expected to be completed within two weeks. During the inauguration of the Oredo executives, Ativie described the exercise as a prelude to the party’s ward congress scheduled for February 2025 and the local government congress slated for April 2025. She urged the newly inaugurated executives to embark on mass mobilization to help the party achieve its 20-million-member target set by the National Chairman, Julius Abure, and the Central Working Committee. Ativie also encouraged the executives to welcome returnee members, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging within the ...

Benin City — Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, has emphasized the importance of traditional birth attendants exercising caution during deliveries to minimize risks to mothers and newborns. The senator made this statement at a three-day training session for traditional birth attendants from Ovia North East and Ovia South West Local Government Areas of Edo State, held at the NUJ Press Centre in Benin City. The training, organized at the instance of Senator Imasuen, aimed to equip traditional birth attendants with critical skills for safe delivery practices. Participants were also urged to promptly refer patients to hospitals in cases of complications. Senator Imasuen noted that the training program would be continuous and called on the Primary Health Care Development Agency to play a significant role in sustaining such initiatives. He encouraged participants to pay close attention to the lessons and apply the knowledge in their practice. Edo St...