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Edo Govt Issues Ultimatum To Rid Benin Of Debris

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January 22, 2026

The Edo State Government has issued a week ultimatum to the state’s waste management board to rid the streets of Benin and other adjoining local governments of waste under its “Clean Edo” initiative.

Chairman Edo State Environmental Taskforce, and the state’s deputy governor, Hon.Dennis Idahosa, handed down this ultimatum during a meeting with accredited waste managers and other stakeholders in Benin on Thursday.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor warned that failure for any waste managers to comply with the directive would be met with sanction.

Idahosa noted that Governor Monday Okpebholo working through the SHINE Agenda was set to impact positively on the lives of people, including cleaner and healthier society.

Accordingto him, “We are going to give one week to all the waste managers, across the state, most especially, Edo South, to meet up with responsibilities or we revoke your accreditation at the state and local government levels.

“However, we are ready to join you to proffer solutions to raised challenges as we need a cleaner and healthier society.”

The Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Barr. Nosa Adams stated that for real development to take place in Edo State based on the infrastructural growth and development already being witnessed in the state, effort had to be made by all to have a clean working and healthy environment.

He insisted, “Both solid and liquid wastes must not be allowed to litter our streets; air pollution would not be tolerated, and, solid waste must be evacuated as quickly as possible, as soon as it is dropped.

“Factories should workout acceptable minimum standards to dispose off liquid wastes which is a critical challenge communities are presently facing.

“we are taking action against this inductrial action, because, we don’t want to gamble with the health of our people.”

Chairman, Edo State Waste Management Board (EWMB) Mr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, said, based on the Governor’s vision, he has been mandated to ensure all hands are on deck by engaging with stakeholders, a resultant effect, he said, birthed the present outcome of the environmental stakeholders meeting.

Speaking on the riot act directed at defaulting waste managers, Inegbenehi stated, “This is the first time in history, we are hearing this, at the Executive level. Edo State is doing extremely well. We are on the path of progress and prosperity.”

The Chairman, Oredo Local Government Area, Hon. Gabriel Iduseri, speaking from the perspective of council chairmen, praised the outcome of the meeting, noting, “The meeting today will further enhance a cleaner and better environment at Oredo.”

He explained that his council was taking a stand against disposal of refuse inside drainages just as he appealed to households to patronise accredited waste managers.

On their part, Comr. Odolevbo Haruna, Barr. Dele Edokpayi and Gillian Ochugbue who spoke on behalf of waste managers, highlighted some challenges, which included the failure of households to pay for rendered services as well as the failure to register with accredited waste managers.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.