Edo Magazine(news_info)

  Oredo Security Outfit Will Remain Acutely Alert during End-of –year Festivities We shall make Oredo a hostile terrain for cultists and armed gangs, Hon. Osunde pledges Council Chairman observed that Governor Obaseki has been remarkably proactive on security matters Council Chairman commends security agencies for recent successful operations against cultists and armed gangs in the Council area  The Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area, Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has restated the commitment of the Council to give priority to security of lives and property during the end-of year celebrations.  Hon. Osunde , observed in a statement released by the  Oredo Media Office in Benin-City today, that the period of the festivities’’ should not be seen by criminal elements as an opportunity to inflict harm on the society.’’  Rather, according to the Chairman,’’ the Nigerian Police, the Oredo Vigilante team and other security agencies will stay acutely alert to ensure that Oredo people are a

  Oredo LGA Chairman’s Christmas Message ‘’The lessons of the life of Christ should be embraced by all faithful as their core guiding principle’’ Hon. Osunde ‘’2020 has been a year of unique challenges, but the birth and  victory of Christ on the cross must continuously serve as our unfailing inspiration’’ The Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde has described the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ as one of the most cherished epiphany in the Christian faith. Hon . Osunde’s remark was contained in a Christmas message released to the media in Benin-City where he urged all faithful’’ to let the miraculous birth and the exemplary life of Christ inspire the guiding principles in their daily dealing with their fellow men and women.’’ The Council Chairman emphasized that the true test of Christianity must go beyond  mere proclamations,’’ rather he insisted that  the value of our faith must shine through in the positive way that our conduct impact the society.’

The TAVERN : Quiet Corner Where Its Happening ! New definition for Evening /Night life in Benin-City   Pursuit of Excellence in Bar, Restaurant, Lounge and Accommodation Services. Situated off Reservation Road in Benin-City ( No.3 Oguola Crescent ) The Tavern has already made its mark in the hospitality  and entertainment arena of Benin-City . According to the Chief Operating Officer of The Tavern , Ken Eso - Adigwu ,’’ we have lived up to expectation in our one year of existence.’’ It was therefore a Bold and Beautiful Birthday Celebration for The Tavern on Sunday. The attendance of guests presented a smooth societal mixture and mirror for Evening/Night life in Benin-City. Some would even say that The Tavern birthday celebration felt like a Convention of the ‘ Big Boys’ wrapped with  finest extraction of feminine allure in an ambience serenaded  with the  rendition of Live Jazz music for the evening .  Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu was there to cut the birthday cake for The Taver

EDO STATE ALGON CONGRATULATES THE BENIN MONARCH FOR THE SUCCCESSFUL CELEBRATION OF IGUE FESTIVAL AND THE BEGINNING OF THE UGIEWERE The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has felicitated with the Benin Palace on the successful celebration of  the Igue Festival with the expression of best wishes to the Kingdom for the equally historic period of  Ugiewere . According to a joint statement by the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas,’’ Ugiewere is one of the most locally celebrated and internationally recognized events in the Benin traditional calendar.’’  ALGON observed that Ugiewere ‘’was remarkable for its prayerful merriment as the legatees of Benin culture engage in reflections over the passing year and invocation for the coming year.’’ The statement which was signed by the Chairman of the State Chapter of ALGON, Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde , noted that the Ewere leaf ,which Benins ‘’ enthusiastically wave while jubilating and dancin

  IGUE/EWERE FESTIVAL Hon. Evbareke Jenkins Osunde Felicitates With the Benin Monarchy  ‘’Igue Festival is one of the phenomenal spiritual and cultural uniqueness of Benin people as the cradle of Black and Human Civilization’’ Hon. Osunde Declares The Chairman of Oredo Local Government Area, Hon . Evbareke Jenkins Osunde , has sent message of felicitation to His Majesty, Oba Ewuare 11 and the legatees of Benin heritage worldwide on the celebration of the Igue Festival and the eve of Ewere celebrations. According to a statement issued in Benin over the weekend on behalf of himself , the political leadership as well as the management and staff of the Council,    Hon . Osunde said that the’’ ancient quintessence of the Igue Festival as a period for spiritual rejuvenation was fittingly relevant as prayers for the challenges of our contemporary society.’’  Continuing, the Council Chairman said that Igue Festival was one of the epiphany in the majestic and mysterious history of the glo

Oredo Vigilantes Arrest a Prison Escapee Oredo LGA is committed to ensuring safety of life and property  Following another day of intensive operation by the rejuvenated Vigilante group under the Oredo Council, a notorious prison escapee, Aisosa Odion ( alias Agada) has been apprehended.  Aisosa Odion was arrested at Dawson Lane in Benin-City yesterday as the security team quickly blocked his secret outlet for escape on locating the wanted convict. The prison escapee has since been handed over to the relevant law enforcement agency.  In the past few days, the Oredo Vigilantee team has joined efforts with area commanders of the Nigeria Police to deal fatal blows on the activities of criminals in the Local Government Area.  Earlier in the week, the joint operation of the Police and the Vigilantee also acted swiftly to rescue Oredo Immunization Campaign group members who were being threatened by kidnapers in Igogogi in Iyekogba vicinity.  It will be recalled that the Chairman of Oredo Lo

    Security in Oredo LGA   Oredo LGA Vigilante in Collaboration with the Nigeria Police Launch Successful Operation against Cultists and Kidnappers Oredo LGA will be safe for end-of-year celebrations, Hon. Osunde reassures the community The Nigeria Police in joint effort with the Oredo Vigilante team has successfully launched vigorous operations against cultists, kidnappers and other dangerous criminal elements at Iyekogba area of the Council. The security agents seem to have accelerated and intensified the tempo of their operations in their resolve to ensure safe and secure end-of-year celebration in the Local Government Area.  Very significantly yesterday, the joint operation formation acted swiftly to rescue the Oredo Immunization Awareness Campaign Group in Igogogi as the team came under attack from kidnappers. It has been reported that one of the suspects is now being detained in undisclosed location for security reasons.  The kidnapper was arrested after a rigorous gun battle be