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Ojuromi Suspends Seriki Hausa In Uromi By: Our Correspondent His Royal Majesty, Anslem Edenojie II, The Ojuromi of Uromi Kingdom, in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state, has suspended the Sariki Hausa of Uromi. The suspension took effect from Saturday, 21st March 2026. Reports say the Sariki attempted to set up a parallel kingdom within Uromi Kingdom, and acting as a king, hence undermining the authority of the Ojuromi, the traditional ruler. The action of the Seriki, lays credence to the suspicion that, the strangers, particularly those from the North, of the Hausa and Fulani origins have a sinister motive to occupy Esanland and displace the original inhabitants. Commenting on the matter, an indigene of Uromi Kingdom, who does not want his name in print, said; "...these people are in our land to take our land. This is no longer a time to watch from the sidelines. Every son and daughter of Esan Land must stand firm and support the traditional rulers of our land...

Ididigba Primary School Inter-House Sports: A New Dawn for Public Schools in Edo State By: Oriaifoh Godwins In a colorful display of talent, teamwork, and youthful energy, Ididigba Primary School, on Friday, 13th March 2026, hosted a vibrant Inter-House Sports Competition that has been widely described as a refreshing development for government-owned primary schools in Edo State.  The event, which brought together eminent personalities, many who are just indigenes of Ididigba, showcased the important role that sports can play in the holistic development of children, and how 'raw' talents can brighten the life of a child. The school field came alive with excitement as pupils representing different houses competed in a variety of track and field events. Dressed in their distinct House colors, of Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green and White, the young athletes demonstrated determination, discipline, and sportsmanship as they participated in races, relays, and novelty games designed to...

  No Going Back On Consesus Councillor Candidate Of Uzea, Ward 6, PHILIP OTIBE UZEA BY: CHIEF ODUMA There is no going back on the consensus candidature of Philip Otibe as the Councillorship candidate for Uzea. High Chief Robert Okoinemen It is unfortunate that the Ward 6 Chairman, Okouromu Igene, is clearly biased and attempting to field his younger brother, Christopher Igene, as Councillor. If politics is practiced in such a manner, it raises serious concerns about fairness and the existence of true democratic principles. The Ward Chairman should also reflect on the process through which he himself emerged as Chairman. Before he was made Ward Chairman, did we convene meetings of party members who were not executives to decide his emergence? Leadership requires fairness and respect for established political structures. In my entire political journey, I have never nominated my younger brother for any position as a first choice. The Ward Chairman should honestly answer whether he is ...