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By Innocent Edemhanria Nigeria is endowed with abundant natural and human resources, yet it remains plagued by high rate of poverty, inequality and pervasive corruption. Despite decades of development plans and exploitation of natural resources resulting in significant oil and non-oil revenues, millions of Nigerians continue to live below the poverty line of $3.00 per day, being the World Bank's current international poverty line for low-income countries updated in June 2025. This figure replaces the previous $2.15 poverty line based on 2017 purchasing power parities (PPPs). The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Bureau of Statistics launched the results of the 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Survey in 2022. The report showed that 63% of persons living within Nigeria (133 million people) were multidimensionally poor. The report further established that 65% of the poor (86 million people) live in the North, while 35% (nearly 47 million) live in ...

The Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, ably led by Dr. Festus Alenkhe has congratulated Prince Kassim Afegbua on his well deserved appointment as commissioner of Information and strategy. The Edo NUJ also congratulates other newly inaugurated commissioners in Edo State. The union described the appointment of Prince Afegbua, as  a square peg in a square hole. It also expressed confidence that Prince Afegbua will deploy his expertise to bear as a journalist and communication expert in contributing to the development of Edo State. Edo NUJ described him as an asset to the present administration, judging from his track records of diligence, integrity and hard work. The Edo NUJ urged him to sustain the friendship and collaboration as partners in the course of his duty as commissioner in Edo state.

As a devoted and steadfast member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC),Osarobo Osaghae has consistently demonstrated an unflinching passion for grassroots politics. HIS deep connection with the people of Oredo local government area  reflects his commitment to inclusivity and responsive governance that truly meets the needs of the people. Osarobo Osaghae aspiration for the position of Chairman Oredo Local Government Council, is anchored on a simple but yet powerful mission - to make a difference for healthy leadership into OREDO LGA. OSB as he is popularly called by those who came across him,  is focus  on fostering unity, promoting youth, women inclusion and ensuring transparent and people-oriented representation that will uplift every noom and granny of OREDO Local Government Council Area. With his vibrant energy, integrity and compassionate leadership, Osarobo Osaghae embodies the qualities of a true servant-leader who is deeply dedicated to community gro...

The Oredo Local Government Area chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the a group that calls itself Oredo Local Government All Progressives Congress Concerned Group, are not members of the party, insisting that they are impostors being sponsored by members of opposition parties who are not happy with the development strides of Governor Monday Okpebholo in Edo State.  The Oredo Local Government chapter of the party made this declaration while denouncing the group's alleged attempt to smear the name of the state secretary of the APC, Mr. Lawrence Okah who is from Oredo Local Government Area.  In a statement signed by Mr. Osamudiamen Osarenkhoe and Magdalene Isekhure, Chairman (APC)  Oredo Local Government Area chapter and Secretary, respectively, the party noted that Okah has been a strong APC leader in Oredo Local Government Area and has contributed greatly to the upkeep, sustainability and stability of the party in the area. Some persons led by one ...

By Lucky Isibor  The Edo State chapter of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria MWAN has felicitated with the Esama of Benin Kingdom and Honorary Romanian Consul to Edo and Delta States, Sir, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration.  In a congratulatory message signed by the President of the Edo State chapter of the association, Dr. Irene Akhideno described Chief Igbinedion as a shining inspiration to Edo people and humanity in general.  While appreciating the Esama's contributions to the association as its patron, the statement noted that Chief Igbinedion's commitment to the development and preservation of our culture and heritage has left indelible footprint on our community.  "Obehalf of the Committee of Past Presidents, Executives and members of the Medical Women's Association of Nigeria,Edo State, we would like to extend our warmest felicitations to you on your 90th birthday! This remarkable milestone is a...

The Ause/Ogie Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as treasonable offence, claims of the former governor of EDO State and now Senator Adams Oshiomhole of the APC that Ighodalo is not a candidate of PDP in the Governorship election of Edo State scheduled for September 21, laying claims to the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Deputy Director of strategic communications of the campaign council, Dr. Pedro Obaseki stated this at an interactive session with journalists at the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, we cqEdo State. Dr. Obaseki who said the court did not disqualify the PDP governorship candidate but only gave a judgement in favour of Ausue Ighodalo, described APC  as a failed party that was trying to convince the people with uncharitable words. According to Dr. Obaseki, APC had only succeeded in fielding a candidate who cannot interface with the people, shying away from media engagement and speakin...