
Category: Afemai

ENCIU@13: “Muslims now have a Voice” says Prince Suleman Momoh, Congratulates Chief Etsako, Rashida Bello, Others
️ Kadiri, J.E. Auchi, Edo State. February 2025 marked the 13th annual anniversary of the Edo North Council of Imams and Ulama, a body formed in 2012 to promote Islam, foster peaceful coexistence, and assist traditional rulers in making sociopolitical decisions. The council, which has its headquarters in Auchi, has become a beacon of…

Ikelebe Secondary School Hosts Thrilling Inter-House Sporting Competition in Auchi Sacred Kingdom
️️Kadiri, J.E. |Auchi, Edo State. Ikelebe Secondary School recently held its highly anticipated inter-house sporting competition, bringing together students from various classes for a day of excitement, teamwork, and healthy competition. The event, which took place at the school grounds in Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, featured a wide range…

War Against Gender Based Violence: FCDO Resourcing Change Project Concludes with a Grand Closing Ceremony in Edo State
Kadiri, J.E. |Auchi, Edo State. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Resourcing Change Project, a three-year initiative aimed at combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and empowering women and young girls, culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony on Thursday, the 27th of February. Held in Auchi, the Headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of…

Edo North Council of Imams Honor Chief Etsako as “Lion of Islam” in Edo State
In a prestigious ceremony that celebrated his unwavering dedication to the advancement of Islam and humanitarian services, Chief Dr. Mutairu Adamu Momodu, popularly known as Etsako, was recently decorated with the esteemed title of Asadul Islam of Edo State. The honor was bestowed upon him by the Edo North Council of Imams and Ulama in…

Rotary Club of Auchi HillTop Joins Celebrations at Ikpelo Festival, Honors Evangelist Felix Umoru on His 60th Birthday
️ Enaholo J.K. Ugbekpe-Ekperi, Edo State. February 25, 2025. The Rotary Club of Auchi HillTop added a touch of vibrancy and goodwill to the traditional Ikpelo festival, a cultural event held in honor of men who have attained the age of 60 in the Ekperi Kingdom of Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State….

Narrow Escape: Family Survives Armed Kidnapping Attempt in Auchi
In a harrowing incident that unfolded late Monday night, a young man identified as Olamide Exchange (the Chief Judge of Azomode) and his family narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping incident by suspected armed criminals. The terrifying encounter occurred around 11pm along Warrake Road, near Water Tanker Street, leaving the family shaken but alive. According to…

Celebrating Five Years of Fearless Community Journalism: A Tribute to Auchi Blog
Over the past several years, Auchi Blog has emerged as a beacon of fearless and tenacious community journalism. It has consistently demonstrated a commitment to truth, transparency, and the empowerment of local voices. I have been particularly inspired by the intellectual prowess and unwavering dedication of its CEO, my younger brother, Comrade Chief Jeremiah Enaholo…

AUCHI BLOG MARKS 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT
By: Hafsat Mohammed Auchi, Edo State. Auchi Blog also know as ABS News Network,a leading local information and communication platform, is celebrating its fifth anniversary today, the 24th of February,2025. Reflecting on its role in providing accurate news, advocating for community development, and supporting humanitarian initiatives across Auchi and Edo North as a whole. Since…

Èmhọ Neytọ: Dr. Lecky Lauds NHIA’s CEmOC Project, Says It will Address Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
In a significant stride towards reducing maternal mortality rates in Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Muhammed Lecky, the Galadima of Auchi Sacred Kingdom, has commended the Federal Ministry of Health’s Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Maternal Care (CEmOC) project. Speaking exclusively to The Community’s Eye on Èmhọ Neytọ (a weekly live podcast that addresses communal burning issues locally), Dr….

For Whom are We: the Otaru or for Auchi?
A Call for Collective Responsibility in the Face of Progressive Regression By: Jeremiah Enaholo Kadiri jeremiahkadiri@gmail.com 23/02/025 This morning, Sunday the 23rd of February, as I pushed through my workout, my mind wandered into the depths of concern for our beloved community -Auchi Sacred Kingdom. My heart quaked with fear for our future, and…