Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Edo Commissioner mourns passing of Archbishop Akubueze  

Archbishop Akubueze’s commitment to protecting the dignity of every human person, particularly women, children and other vulnerable members of society, as well as his advocacy for strong family values, aligns closely with the mandate of the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, the Commissioner pointed out. "She extended her heartfelt condolences to the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, the Catholic Bishops’ "Conference of Nigeria, the immediate family of the late Archbishop and all those grieving his demise
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Edo Women Affairs Ministry rescues mentally distressed US deportee    

Peter Guobadia, a 53 year old United States of America deportee mentally challenged, has been rescued by the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. Guobadia was found wandering along Airport Road in Benin City, the State Capital in a state of severe mental distress; and taking up its responsibility, the Ministry provided urgent medical care, and reunited him with the family.
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2027 Election: INEC sensitises voters for continuous registration

“This is the last and final phase of registration and after today, the people have just 10 days left between now and 10th of July to register. “So, we think we should use this last opportunity to reach the people where they are in large numbers, and it has really been fruitful as many people who were not aware, have been informed and they have said they would be registering. “It is 10 days; we have two more weeks of five work days each remaining; from 9a.m to 3p.m daily.”
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Fathers’ Day 2026: Honouring resilient fathers of Edo

Today, we honour the men who tirelessly nurture, provide, protect and lead their families with courage, sacrifice and love. "Fathers remain the bedrock of stable homes and strong communities, and their resilience, integrity and commitment continue to shape the social and economic progress of Edo State."
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