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     Map of Edo State By Bernadette Idalu The upcoming Edo State governorship election slated for September 21, 2024, is bound to be interesting in the eyes of the populace due to the focus on the All Progressives Congress, APC; and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, based on claims that such entry into Government House, Dennis Osadebe Avenue, the political seat of governance, is propelled by their reliance on federal or state might.  The " Emi l'okan " (It is my turn) entitlement spirit might be real but does not hold sway in Edo State. Candidates have to earn the trust of the populace. It is no longer ideal to interact with your constituents after a four year sojourn; they are tired of receiving handouts and promissory notes. People want you to tick the bucket list at hand to show promises kept. Who needs to view or trace digital footprints of work done (audio infrastructures) when you can point at tangible real life projects that one can identify and relate

Edo NUJ, 2024, World Press Freedom Day Committee led by Comrade Elvis Omoregie (2nd right) in a pose with Hon. Iyawe (3rd right) shortly after his invitation as a distinguished guest of honour. By Bernadette Idalu Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe yesterday, March 29, 2024, commended members of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, for their display of depth and high level of professionalism.  The legislator who was elated with the visit by members of the media stated that he has noticed a sharp rise in professionalism and churning out of unbiased news reportage in the media space in Edo State which has gone a long way to deepen journalism and its role as society's watchdog. While interfacing with the NUJ, 2024, World Press Freedom Day committee led by Comrade Elvis Omoregie during the courtesy visit to his constituency office situate at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Road, Iyawe who represents Oredo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives said

By Bernadette Idalu Catholics today joyfully marked Palm Sunday, the beginning of " Holy week," in commemoration of Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a place where he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches which they put on the ground along his path. Despite the joy of the occasion, the liturgy presented today, March 24, 2024, centred on hypocrisies and betrayal of Jesus by the same crowd which cheered him on. Emphasis was put on his passion, death and resurrection on the third day. In his homily, shared online, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Abu told communicants that the week is called " Holy " because it is the reenactment of the greatest event of history which is the death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. He stated that the " Passion of Christ " is a story of betrayal hence the need for everyone to examine their conscience. He upheld that like Judas Iscariot, everyone should ask themselves the question, “ Haven’

These are not the best of times for the British Royal family with the disclosure by Kate, Princess of Wales that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Though she did not reveal the specific cancer for which she presently manifests signs and symptoms, however, based on revealed diagnosis, Kate would be the second member of the British Monarchy to succumb to cancer, after the earlier disclosure by King Charles III. As they seek cures or a rebate to their undisclosed form of cancers, with the King opting for alternative herbal care while Kate goes for chemotherapy, this has led to reduced public appearances. With this development, the ranks of working royals have been depleted, leaving the monarchy’s future suddenly fragile. While family differences seem to have been presently put aside with public goodwill messages coming in from California from both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, his wife, to Kate for health, Prince William has had to take time off to help care for Kate and t

Prof. Osadolor Orlando Odia has called on the federal government of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency on power generation and distribution in Nigeria. Taking this stand at the108th Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Inaugural Lecture, Odia, a Professor of Energy and Power Engineering of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, called on  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the power generation and distribution sector in Nigeria to address the nation's energy deficiency. In his lecture, " Exploration And Exploitation of Energy Resources: Implication For Man and The Earth," the lecturer noted that no nation develops without electricity. He observed that the energy setback in Nigeria was inimical to development. Taking a swipe at the energy sector, he said, " Electrical Power or Power availability, is, to say the least, is abysmal, as Nigeria tops the list of counties with the longest annual outage duration i