Category: WomenSAFAROGO- A riverine community in Ovia North East local Government Area of Edo State, has send a Save our Soul (SOS) to the federal government and security agencies to come to their rescue owing to the activities of some ex-militants whom they said have lay siege on the area terrorizing innocent citizens. While calling on [...]
THERE is desperation in the political space of Edo State. Blackmail and intimidation have been freely deployed against public policy and legal obligation in order to gain what vested interests might have taken as electoral advantage. The critical victim of this extreme measure is the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the State that is provided [...]
THERE is desperation in the political space of Edo State. Blackmail and intimidation have been freely deployed against public policy and legal obligation in order to gain what vested interests might have taken as electoral advantage. The critical victim of this extreme measure is the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, in the State that is provided [...]
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Edo State Government has ordered the temporary closure of the state-owned College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi in Ovia South West Local Government Area. This followed a protest by the students, who called for a reduction of tuition fees. The government said the protest was illegal and unjustifiable as the students did not give any notice. Students [...]
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By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE BENIN—GOVERNORSHIP candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the July 14 governorship election in Edo State, Major General Charles Airhiavbere (rtd), broke down in tears, yesterday, over the plight of the Ijaw living in the riverine areas of the state, describing the abject poverty and neglect of the people by government as [...]
The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 14 governorship election, Major General Charles Airhiavbere could not hold back his emotion, as he broke into tears and wept profusely over the situation of the Ijaw who dominate the riverine areas of the state, describing the abject poverty and neglect of the [...]
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Benin — Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied the allegation by the state government that it was responsible for weekend’s accident involving the governor’s convoy in which three journalists lost their lives. State Chairman of PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, who addressed newsmen in Benin, yesterday, described the accusation as a sign [...]
By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE BENIN – Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied the allegation by the state government that it was responsible for weekend’s accident involving the governor’s convoy in which three journalists lost their lives. State Chairman of PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, who addressed newsmen in Benin, yesterday, described the accusation [...]
By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE BENIN – Edo State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied the allegation by the state government that it was responsible for weekend’s accident involving the governor’s convoy in which three journalists lost their lives. State Chairman of PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, who addressed newsmen in Benin, yesterday, described the accusation [...]
As political tension mounts in Edo State ahead of the July 14 governorship election, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, challenged the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate, Major General Charles Airhiavbere(rtd) to explain to Edo people why he was detained for three months by the military authority on alleged fraud. The Governor also dared the PDP candidate to [...]
As political tension mounts in Edo State ahead of the July 14 governorship election, Governor Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, challenged the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate, Major General Charles Airhiavbere(rtd) to explain to Edo people why he was detained for three months by the military authority on alleged fraud. The Governor also dared the PDP candidate to [...]
IGUOBAZUWA- Hon. Mike Ikponmwonba, legislative head, Ovia South West Local Government Council has stated that the freedom of information Act (FOI) which empowered the public especially the Nigerian Press to seek information is in the right direction. Speaking with press in his office, he stated that without information the press will cease to exist noting [...]
The thrills and joy of expecting a new baby can be overwhelming for a lot of couples, especially first-time parents. The excitement comes with breaking the news to family and friends, deciding what birth plan to go for, reading up articles and books about the stages of pregnancy, choosing what midwife and doctor will carry [...]
By Anne Edo TWO people were shot dead while five others were injured at Iguobazuwa in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State by unknown gunmen. The attack, which took place at about 11:30pm last Friday, involved four buildings in the locality. It was gathered that the terror was as a [...]
Gov, ACN, PDP bicker over alleged N300m pay, governance FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo paid an unscheduled visit to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday but kept journalists guessing on the purpose of the visit. He simply told journalists: “I am not here for any statement. If the governor is around and I’m in Edo [...]
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UK Prime Minister to Lobby President GoodLuck for Gay People in Nigeria
The Britain Prime Minister, Mr David Cameroon whilst reacting to questions from a Nigerian, Name, Bisi, living in Britain, who asked for his reaction to a bill approved by Nigerian lawmakers last month banning same-sex marriage – setting jail terms of up to 14 years for offenders – and making it illegal to form gay [...]
Death Of Nans Senate President And Four Others In Auto Crash Erc Condoles With Nans And Students
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Condoms, narcotic drugs flood Boko Haram camps
More of the dirty sides of the insurgents’ lifestyle are being revealed as troops continue to stumble on strange and bizarre objects such as several used and unused condoms as well as charms and amulets of various shapes in the captured terrorists camps. Defence spokesman, Brigadier-General Chris Olukolade, who made the revelation, said that [...]
Clarifying Nigeria’s Debt Position
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Governor Yari: An Excellent Performer in search of “Result-Oriented SSG”
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Mr. Karzai reacted in fury after an apparent diplomatic breakthrough on Tuesday — the opening of a Taliban peace office in Qatar — instead became a publicity coup for the Taliban. In televised images that horrified many Afghans, the Taliban introduced what appeared to be an embassy, raising their flag, speaking in front of a [...]
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