Isaac Eranga, reporting As the world observes the 2025 International Day of Peace, with the theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”, a greater urgency than ever has been resonated. This year’s theme is a powerful reminder that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of justice, dialogue, and mutual respect.  The Partners for Peace (P4P) Niger Delta, Edo State Chapter, joins millions across the globe to champion this cause. In collaboration with like-minded organizations and civic groups, P4P Edo State is organizing a series of activities — including media interventions and community engagements — to highlight the practical steps individuals and institutions can take to nurture lasting peace. This was contained in a press release signed by the State Coordinator - Engr. Eugene Okoeguale.  “Peace is everyone’s business,” says the P4P State leadership. “From government officials to students, market women to faith leaders, each of us has a role to play in silenci...

The Edwin Omoregie Foundation has presented an Award of Excellence to Hon. Samuel Omokaro Izekor in recognition of his selfless contributions to humanity both at home and abroad. A respected community leader in Rome, Italy, Hon. Izekor has made a significant impact through his charitable efforts and leadership within the Nigerian diaspora. As an employer of labour, Hon. Izekor has provided opportunities for over 100 Nigerians through his company based overseas. In addition to his business achievements, he serves as the President of the Edo State Cultural Association, Rome, where he continues to foster unity, cultural heritage, and community development. This prestigious award acknowledges his unwavering dedication to supporting Nigerians in the diaspora and promoting humanitarian values. The Edwin Omoregie Foundation encouraged him to continue his noble work and expressed deep appreciation for all he has done. During the event, Comr. Barakel Igbinedion highlighted Hon. Izekor’s numerou...

 ... As steering committee meet in Benin By Isaac Eranga As part of commitment towards actualizing the domestication of the United Nations Security Council (UNSCR) 1325 of Women Peace and Security (WPS) in Edo State, Edo State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Civil Society Organisations, in collaboration with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)- Nigeria, recently met in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The meeting which was held in the conference hall of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development gave room for the MDAs and CSOs to discuss the draft State Action Plan of the UNSCR 1325 and identify possible stakeholders that will be incorporated into the steering committee to actualize the action document. According to the facilitator of the meeting- Amb. Barr. Agatha Osieke, the meeting was to identify gaps in the State Action Plan (SAP) and to profer pragmatic ways of filling the gaps. In a welcome address, the Honorable Commissioner o...

…..Says, “Joe Okojie will be disgraced in Uromi” A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. John Mayaki, has said that the party is fully set to defeat the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Joe Okojie, in the Edo Central Senatorial rerun election even in his domain, Uromi. “The main contender in the election is Joseph Ikpea,” Mayaki said. “His election to fill the vacant seat left by Governor Monday Okpebholo will be the final nail in the political coffin of the opposition PDP before the 2027 general election.” Mayaki told reporters in Benin City that the good work being done by the APC government of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the state would give the party an added advantage ahead of the rerun. His words: “We are fully prepared to take on our opponent in the election. We will demonstrate with this election that the PDP is dead in Edo State, and we will go further to defeat their candidate in his Uromi stronghold. “You will see ...

F rom right - 4th is Chief Dr Bridget Osakwe, 5th Edo State Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika, 6th Edo Commissioner for Women Affairs Chief Barr. Mrs Bisi Idaomi, 8th WPS Consultant Mrs Amy Oyekunle, and others during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Women Affairs A 2-Day Review Meeting on Localization of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and Women, Peace and Security in Edo State, Nigeria, has been held in Benin.  The meeting which was under the auspices of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria, in partnership with the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP), with support from global Affairs Canada, brought together stakeholders comprising both state and non-state actors to review the draft State Action Plan (SAP) in order to align it with Nigeria's 3rd National Action Plan (NAP). Declaring the meeting open, the Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development- Chief Mrs Bisi Idaomi, said she was  honor...

Amina A. Umar​1,MBBS, MPH,  Hassan Adam Murtala2 MBBS, MPH, MIPC, MBA,  Aisha Adam Abdullahi2 MBBS, MSc, Amina Aminu2 MBBS,  Muktar H. Aliyu3 MD, DrPH,  Sani H. Aliyu4 MBBS, MSc,  Ololade D. Adeyemi5 MD, MPH, MLA,  Deepa Dongarwar6 MS,  Jordi B. Torrelles7 PhD,  Gambo Aliyu8 MBBS, PhD,  Hamisu M. Salihu2MD, PhD 1Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria 2Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Kano Independent Research Center Trust, Kano, Nigeria 3Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America 4Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom 5Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, Nigeria 6University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America 7Population Health Program, The International Center for the Advancement of Research and Education, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, United States of...

 By Isaac Eranga  Comrade Ismail giving words of encouragement to the displaced persons A 2-day field exercise on sensitisation and enrolment of learners in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps at Ohogua, near Benin City, has been put together by National Commission for Mass, Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education (NMEC), in collaboration with Edo State Agency for Mass Education.  Speaking to participants, an Assistant Director of Education from NMEC- Comrade Ismail Arabambi Oniyangi, reiterated the importance of learning. He said they were at the camp to inform the displaced persons that they can read and write, not minding their age. "We are here to tell you that you can read and write. It could be in any language, not necessarily English. We are here to know about your education journey", he said. On her part, an Assistant Director of ESAME- kadiri Onose Charity, said they were at the camp to bring education to all levels of the displaced persons. Hear her: "I ...