Bridging The Local Information Communication Gap Between People Places & Events In Edo North.
In a shocking development, kidnappers who abducted Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, a Catholic priest, and Peter Andrew, a seminarian, have demanded a ransom of N200 million, a gun, and the release of two of their gang members in exchange for the victims’ freedom. The abduction took place on Monday night at St. Peter Catholic Church…
️ Kadiri, J.E. | Iyamho-Uzairue, Edo State. In a heartfelt move to support the Muslim community at Edo State University Iyamho, Prince Abdulazeez Armstrong Momoh, CEO of Deeper Than Coutour (DTC), has reignited a fundraiser appeal for the construction of a mosque on the Edo State University campus at Iyamho. The announcement was made on…
️ Kadiri, J.E. | Auchi, Edo State The community of Afpakpolhoghodo and Utsogun mourns the passing of their revered matriarch, Madam Adam Umoru, the Odion-Ikpotso of Afpakpolhoghodo, who answered the glorious call of nature at not less than 100 years of age. Her departure has left a profound void in the hearts of family, friends,…
“…We pray that our dearly beloved King, who has been dearly missed, shall soon regain good health and provide the requisite sense of direction currently lacking in the community,”
Kadiri, J.E. |Uzairue Kingdom, Edo State. His Royal Highness Alhaji Kadiri Imonikhe Omogbai IV, the Ogieneni of Uzairue Kingdom, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim community as they commence the sacred month of Ramadan. In a message filled with warmth and goodwill, the revered monarch called for special prayers for peace, prosperity, and…
️ 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…
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…
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…
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…
Members of the Auchi Dynamic Youths Association (ADYA), from Utsogun Heritage Zone held their first monthly prayers with a view to engendering the betterment of all Utsogun sons and daughters at home and in the Diaspora. The special event took place on Friday, January 31st, at the Ikelebe III Town Hall. The President of the…
