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Edo Promises Effective PHCs In 192 Wards
The Edo state government said it is committed to ensuring effective Primary Healthcare Centres across all the 192 wards of the state.
The state deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, said this during a federal government-backed supervision and inspection of the Oghede PHC in Ovia North-East Local Government Area.
The visit was part of an oversight function by Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare to assess the progress of the World Bank and Edo State Government-supported “IMPACT” Project — Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services.
According to a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Friday Aghedo, the deputy governor, said that the aim was to improve access to quality healthcare services, especially in rural areas
He added that it would also improve maternal and child healthcare services
Idahosa declared that governor Monday Okpebholo is committed to fulfilling this promise.
Speaking to his former colleagues in the Green chamber, Idahosa highlighted the administration’s focus on health reforms.
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“The Monday Okpebholo led government is determined to deliver on its campaign promises, particularly in healthcare sector.
“The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole and other agency heads are working together for the good of Edo people,” he said.
Idahosa expressed satisfaction with the quality of work at the Oghede PHC, describing the facility as a model for other centres.
“I am very impressed with what I have seen here today. The prototype is good, the health workers are dedicated, and with the team we have in place, Edo people will be happy,” he noted.
He said that the state’s ongoing efforts at upgrading PHCs have significantly strengthened primary healthcare services across Edo.
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He commended the Chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare, Hon. Amos Gwamna Magaji, for his support, saying, “From what we are seeing here today, we are not just meeting expectations, we are ahead of the curve nationally.”
Magaji, who once chaired the committee before Idahosa’s transition to state politics, described the visit as “a meeting of fate.”
He said the committee’s oversight focused on evaluating the use of federal government and World Bank funds to improve health infrastructure across states.
“Our mandate is to oversee the basic healthcare provision fund and ensure states like Edo are well positioned to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.
“Universal primary healthcare is the foundation of every nation’s health system, and we can not succeed without it,” he stated.
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He expressed satisfaction with the level of government participation and the quality of the Oghede facility, noting that it effectively serves vulnerable groups.
“Nigeria currently faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. To reverse this, PHCs must be well-equipped and staffed,” he stated.
He also called on residents to take advantage of health facilities within their communities, noting that the human resources are in place to serve them.
Providing further insight, Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole explained the classification of the “Level 2 PHC.”
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According to him, “A Level 2 PHC is one that has two consulting rooms, a labour ward, an operating theatre, male and female wards, immunization areas, and staff quarters — all with access to electricity and water.”
He revealed that 61 such PHCs are being developed across the state; 21 in Edo South, 20 in Edo Central, and 20 in Edo North, and assured that construction would be completed within the next two weeks.
Project Manager of the IMPACT initiative, Dr. Idemudia Osayomore, added that the upgraded facilities would offer key services at no cost.
“Services are free for pregnant women, children under five, and the elderly above 65 years, in order to reduce maternal and child mortality,” he said.
The IMPACT Project, jointly funded by the Federal and Edo State Governments with support from the World Bank and the Edo Health Insurance Scheme (EDOHIS), aims to expand access to subsidized healthcare services and accelerate progress toward universal health coverage.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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“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.
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