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APC-USA NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER, HON. BELLO OYAKHILOME, CALLS FOR PVC COLLECTION, GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Dear Council Chairmen, Elected and Appointed Public Office Holders, and Political Stakeholders in Edo State, As the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) commences across Edo State, there is an urgent need for political stakeholders, community leaders, and public office holders to intensify grassroots mobilisation and public awareness to ensure that all eligible voters collect their PVCs within the stipulated period. PVC collection should not be treated as an ordinary administrative exercise. It is a vital step towards strengthening democratic participation and ensuring that citizens can exercise their constitutional right to vote. Stakeholders should therefore intensify community sensitisation campaigns, engage market associations, youth organisations, student bodies, professional groups, religious institutions, and other community-based organisations t...

DR. UCHECHUKWU SAMPSON OGAH MOURNS ABIA/IBEKU-BORN SQUADRON LEADER MAN-UGWUEJE, COMMISERATES WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER PLANE CRASH The former Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development and President of Master Energy Group, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Abia/Ibeku-born Squadron Leader Ahamefule Aham Man-Ugwueje, one of the pilots of the Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, which crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Dr. Uche Ogah described the tragic incident and the loss of Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje and other military personnel aboard the aircraft as painful, devastating and deeply heartbreaking, noting that their deaths have brought immense sorrow to his families, colleagues, friends, loved ones, the Nigerian Air Force and the entire nation. According to Dr. Ogah, the death of Squadron Leader Man-Ugwueje is particularly heartbreaking, having occurred barely two weeks after he solemnised his marri...

  2027: APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL RALLIES NIGERIAN WOMEN, KICKS OFF MASSIVE NATIONAL MOBILISATION DRIVE FIRST LADY SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU, CAMPAIGN DG SENATOR ABDULAZIZ YARI LEAD LANDMARK ABUJA SUMMIT ABUJA — The APC Presidential Campaign Council has commenced a strategic National Women’s Mobilisation Drive ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a renewed focus on strengthening grassroots structures and expanding women’s participation in the political process. The initiative was flagged off in Abuja by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON , and the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar , at a high-level Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Summit held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Center . The summit brought together women leaders, party stakeholders and grassroots mobilisers from across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing participants, Senator Oluremi Tinubu urged...

 66th Independence: Oyakhilome Joins Bakare, Gbadamosi and Jafojo as Atlanta Celebrates Nigeria’s Heritage in Grand Style Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary was celebrated in grand style in Atlanta, Georgia, as Hon. Bello Oyakhilome, APC USA National Youth Leader, joined Pastor Tunde Bakare, Engr. Gbolahan Gbadamosi, P.E., Hon. Adewale Jafojo and other prominent Nigerians for an evening of patriotism, culture and national pride. The celebration, organised by the APC PBAT-KOH Diaspora Group, brought together Nigerian diaspora leaders, professionals, community stakeholders and friends of Nigeria at Labule for a memorable gathering centred on unity, civic engagement and the enduring connection between Nigerians abroad and their homeland. Oyakhilome’s presence added a strong youth and diaspora dimension to the celebration, highlighting the growing role of younger Nigerians in promoting national development, civic participation and engagement with the affairs of the country. As Spe...

EDOHERMA CEO Bags Integrity Award, Lauds State Reforms The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, has been officially inducted as an Integrity Ambassador and presented with the Certificate of Integrity and Stewardship by the Center for Peace and Self Value Re-Orientation during a special presentation held at her office in Benin city.  Speaking on the collective efforts behind the agency's success, Dr Urhoghide-Edigin, expressed profound appreciation for the EDOHERMA dedicated team and extended gratitude to the Executive Governor of Edo State for establishing the much needed Regulatory agency.  Highlighting EDOHERMA's expanded scope beyond regulating and monitoring health facilities to encompass public health spaces, the CEO emphasized the implementation of robust Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and emergency preparedness certifications.  The CEO urged the public to utilize the o...

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR. ADESUWA URHOGHIDE-EDIGIN CEO, Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) Today, we proudly join the well-wishers and the entire staff of the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) in celebrating a remarkable leader, a visionary professional and a passionate force for a healthier Edo State. Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin has demonstrated commendable commitment to strengthening healthcare regulation, promoting quality standards, protecting patients and advancing safer and more accessible healthcare services across Edo State. EDOHERMA’s mandate covers the regulation, monitoring and quality assurance of healthcare services and facilities throughout the state.  A significant milestone under the agency’s growing impact is its recognition at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026, where EDOHERMA was among the Edo State institutions recognised under the Digital Inclusion & Rural Access (Healthcare) category. The ...