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"The Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has noted with concern a trending video across social media platforms, depicting young children standing in a queue under the rain while waiting to be served food, with one child visibly shivering. "Following a prompt and thorough internal investigation, the Ministry wishes to categorically state that the incident did not occur in Auchi or any part of Edo State

"For the avoidance of doubt the Benin Traditional Council reiterates that the receipt and stamping of any correspondence by its secretariat only serve as acknowledgment of receipt and do not in any way imply approval by His Royal Majesty or the Benin Traditional Council. "In the absence of explicit authorization, no visit or activity is deemed sanctioned." The publication wrote: "in a swift public rebuttal, Queen Ewuare took to her TikTok account (@queen_ewuare-_backup) on Thursday, 19 March, 2026 to contest the council’s claims, insisting that the narrative being circulated was misleading."

In remarks after the oath taking, the Chairman, Sam Dada Ayokhai said the body would operate in line with the NUJ constitution, meet members’ expectations, and seek stakeholders’ cooperation to secure online media’s rightful place in journalism. Ayokhai paid tribute to pioneer Chairman, Otunba Mike Aladenikan, now the image maker at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, for laying the foundation of the body.

Anani reassured that the Edo State Government remains fully committed to the safety, protection, and overall well-being of every child in the state, Osunde said. As she was quoted to have reaffirmed the Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration firm zero-tolerance policy on violence, bullying, and all forms of child abuse.

Henceforth, any individual or group found entering or loitering within the Oba’s Palace premises without the required permits, approval, or official access pass will be considered to be in violation of traditional law and order. "Violators would be apprehended and made to face the full consequences of their actions in line with the law," the Council warned.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan.

"This is a profound spiritual moment for our nation. As Muslims fast and Christians observe Lent, I encourage all faithful to lift Nigeria before God in prayer and supplication. "Let us seek divine guidance to overcome our challenges and build a more united, prosperous and peaceful country.”

“We are not only constructing flyovers and roads in urban centres; we are also extending infrastructure to rural communities. Development must be balanced."

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“Our administration is driven by a clear vision of the SHINE Agenda. This vision is practical governance that delivers positive results."