
Category: Auchi

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…

Empowering the Future Summit Records Resounding Success in the Renewed Fight Against Drug Abuse
Organizer Sues for Youth Empowerment By: Jeremiah Enaholo Kadiri Auchi, Edo State. The much anticipated “Empowering the Future Summit”, which was carefully organized for teenagers in Secondary Schools across Edo North held on Friday -the 21st of February and has been hailed as a resounding success, drawing participants from across the region of Edo North…

Auchi: A Prosperous Land on the Brink of Swallowing Itself
Nestled in the heart of Edo North, Auchi Sacred Kingdom stands as a beacon of hope and unity. A melting pot of cultures, traditions, and aspirations, this vibrant community thrives as a testament to Nigeria’s potential for harmony and growth. Under the enlightened reign of His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aliru H. Momoh, Ikelebe III, Auchi…

Marital Bliss: SKMA Hosts Free Marriage Conference in Auchi
Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, recently played host to the 2025 edition of a free marriage conference organized by the Safiyyah Kassim Marriage Academy (SKMA). Facilitated by Hajia Safiyyah Kassim, the event took place at the SSANIP Building beside Auchi Polytechnic Staff Secondary School in Campus 2 of…

NECO Pays Courtesy Visit to Otaru-in-Council in Auchi
On Friday, 14th February, a delegation from the National Examination Council (NECO) Edo State Branch, led by Mr. Charles Edemedo, visited the Otaru-in-Council in Auchi, the headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The visit took place shortly after the Jummah service at Auchi Royal Palace, where the council warmly received the…

ADYA Visits Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Harps on Service Improvement
The Auchi Dynamic Youths Association, Utsogun Zone, led by its president, Mr. Abdul Azeez Itanuaso, has paid a visit to the Edo State University Teaching Hospital in Auchi on Wednesday the 12th of February. The primary purpose of the visit was to inquire about the management of the hospital’s affairs and to urge the hospital…

Holy Pilgrimage to Mecca: An Elitist Journey for the Rich? A Critical Review of Its Benefits for the Poor
The Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, a fundamental pillar of Islam, is meant to be a journey of spiritual significance, humility, and communal unity. However, as we delve deeper into the dynamics surrounding this sacred obligation, we must critically examine the implications of its commercialization and the resulting elitism that has emerged. The question arises: does…