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02/02/2025

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 th...

01/02/2025

NDLEA, Auchi Committee for Drug Abuse Condemn Illicit Drug Use in Auchi

In a strong stance against the rising issue of drug abuse, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Auchi Division and the Auchi Committee for Drug Abuse have condemned the illicit use of drugs by the youth in Auchi Sacred Kingdom. During a recent visit to the palace, Mr. Muhammed Tijani, to...

31/01/2025

ADYA Zone A, Utsogun Holds First Monthly Prayers of the Year in Auchi

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 H...

31/01/2025

Weekly Bush Combing Exercise Relaunched in Auchi to Combat Criminal Elements

In a resolute move to enhance the safety and security of the Auchi Sacred Kingdom, Chief Umar Kadiri, the Head Hunter of Auchi, has relaunched a weekly bush combing exercise. This initiative, which recently commenced, involves a dedicated team of hunters drawn from the local community, committed to....

30/01/2025

The Fate of Auchi: A Community Ravaged by Erosion, Neglected by Authorities

As the heavens opened their gates and the first rain of 2025 descended upon Auchi, the atmosphere was thick with a mix of irritation and agitation. For property owners in gully-ravaged areas, this rainfall was not a welcomed blessing but a harbinger of doom. Year after year, these residents watch he...

28/01/2025

Renewed War Against Cultism: Edo House of Assembly Enacts New Secret Cult Prohibition Law

The Edo State Government has repealed the Edo State Secret Cult (Prohibition Law) 2018 and enacted a new law to curb secret cult activities within the state. The new legislation, known as the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2025, was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly an...