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Group Commends Oba of Benin For Kick-starting Peace Process In Edo Election

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5 years ago

September 30, 2020

Group known as Rally For Peaceful Election, has commended the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for kick-starting the peace process that eventually quelled the rising political tensions in the September 19 governorship election in Edo State.

Coordinator of the group, Dr. Bright Oniovokukor, in his post election briefing in Benin, gave the commendation.

“We sincerely thanked the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Ewuare II for playing a fatherly role in kick-starting the peace process and not left out is the National Peace Accord Committee”, he said.

He also congratulated the winner in the election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his running mate, Philip Shaibu for their re-election, and the Peoples Democratic Party’s family just as he appreciated the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his running mate, Mallam Gani Audu and their supporters for embracing peace during the election.

Oniovokukor said the Edo 2020 gubernatorial election was a standalone election that attracted a lot of interest within and outside Nigeria thereby giving it a very wide publicity as all eyes were on the state from Saturday September 19, 2020 to Sunday when the winner was eventually declared.

Dr. Oniovokukor said there were different slogans on the streets, use of unprintable words, with fake news and propaganda all over the places especially the social media where majority were overtly maligning and based on that, a coalition of civil society organisations including Conference of Non Governmental Organisations (CONGOS) and others, joined their voices to that of other Edo people including the Benin Monarch to say that #Edolivesmatter as peace is the way to go, hence they convened the 2nd edition of the Rally For Peaceful Election on September 10, 2020.

While commending the peace that has permeated the state since the conclusion of the election, he said they would not still hesitate to call on parents and other stakeholders to keep close watch as well as act immediately to curb any act that would threaten the already existing peace in the state.

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Lagos Closes Adeniji Adele–CMS Lane For Six Weeks Of Repairs

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October 8, 2025

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The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Adeniji Adele Interchange Junction to CMS for six weeks to allow for rehabilitation works by the Federal Government.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the repair works will run daily between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., starting Sunday, October 12, and ending Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Osiyemi explained that only one lane of the road will be closed during the period, while the remaining lanes will remain open to traffic to minimize disruptions.

He assured motorists that traffic management officers will be stationed along the corridor to ensure smooth vehicular movement and reduce inconvenience during the rehabilitation.

“Motorists are implored to be patient, as the lane diversion is part of the traffic management plan for the rehabilitation of the road by the Federal Ministry of Works,” the commissioner said.

He also urged drivers to comply with the directives of traffic officials on duty to ensure safety and efficient traffic flow throughout the repair period.

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JUST IN: Tinted Permit Enforcement Placed On Hold Due To Court Order – Police

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2 hours ago

October 8, 2025

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The Nigeria Police Force said on Wednesday that the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit has been suspended following a court order halting the exercise.

Spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this during an interview on Africa Independent Television, AIT.

She said the decision to halt the enforcement came after the police officially received the court order.

Adeh said, “Information reaching me from the office of the PRO is that the order has been received and the enforcement of the tinted permit is now on hold pending the court’s verdict”.

Disclosing that the directive to suspend enforcement would remain in place pending the outcome of the ongoing legal process, Adeh said, “We are waiting for the verdict. We are not against the courts, and we will continue to wait until we get a verdict”.

Speaking on public concerns about the purpose of the tinted glass regulation, Adeh explained that it was introduced for security reasons, noting that some criminal activities had been carried out using vehicles with darkened windows.

“The law was not made by us. We are enforcers. The policy was purely security-driven. Some criminals were using tinted vehicles to commit offences, making it difficult for law enforcement to identify suspects,” she said.

She dismissed claims that the policy was designed for financial gain, noting that all payments related to tinted permits are made directly into the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA), not to the police.

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Group Throws Weight Behind Benin Monarch’s Decision On Iyaloja

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October 7, 2025

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Group known as Edo Art and Cultural Heritage Institute (EACHI) has thrown its weight behind Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on the royal father’s stance on the traditional leadership of markets in the Benin Kingdom.

A statement isdued by Okpioba Osaro Idemudia, on behalf of the group, said the “institute aligns with the Oba’s stance that the Iye-Eki is the only recognized traditional head of the markets, and we believe that this position should be respected and preserved in accordance with our cultural heritage.

“EACHI stands firm on the ground that the Iye-Eki holds a significant and revered position in the Benin Kingdom, serving as the main market traditional head. We believe that any attempts to impose external leadership structures that contradict our cultural norms and traditions would undermine the rich heritage of the Benin people.

“We are proud of our royal rather, for his unwavering commitment to upholding the cultural values and traditions of the Benin Kingdom.

“EACHI reassures the people of Edo State and the broader community that we will continue to support and promote the preservation of our rich cultural heritage.”

The group, while calling on Edo sons and daughters in home and in diaspora to “stand in unity to support our royal father Oba Ewuare II’s disapproval of IYALOJA,” commended
Edo market women for talking a bold stand against the imposition of IYALOJA