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Edo 2024: Ogbaloi Harps On Eligible Candidate Who Will Put The People First ...Zoning Is Foreign To Labour Party Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi is the Chairman   of Edo State Labour Party, he has been a key head in the Obedient Movement struggle clamoring for a better Nigeria and Edo State respectively.  In this Interview with journalists, comrade Ogbaloi, dwells on lessons learnt from the General Election and how his party has reposition to meet up with election challenges  ahead of the 2024 Governorship Election.  He further clears the air  on the stand of LP on zoning. He posited that the Constitution of Labour Party do not contain zoning   Enjoy the excerpts.   Qus: What lessons did your Party drew from the last general election?   Ans: Well, as Chairman of Labour Party at the State level , I and my Executive and even members of the Party did had a very bitter experience  in the last general election. ...

Benin -Agbor Road Blockage: Residents Lament, Blames Govts. For Neglecting Them Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Popular Benin -Agbor road linking Edo state to Agbor  in Delta and other Eastern states which has been locked down since the beginning of the protest by Ikpoba hill youths have entered its fourth day with far reaching devastating consequences on motorists and Commuters. The hitherto busy road is now wearing a forlorn look with long vehicles littering precariously on both sides of the road starting from around first Bank area up to the bypass axis. This has necessitated the needless hardship and suffering faced by commuters as they have to trek long distances to get out of the troubled spot. Some of the distraught commuters who spoke with the Champion Newspaper correspondent said that they trekked all the way from the bypass axis of the road to first Bank area to be able to get a bus to Ramat park. According to one of the respondent who chosed to remain anonymous s...

Edo NUJ To Train 40 Journalists On Drug Abuse Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has secured the sponsorship of an international NGO to train 40 journalists in Edo State on Drug and Substance Abuse, Drug Harm Reduction Programme and People who use Drugs. Also, the training will give journalists more knowledge in drug and substance abuse news reports, according to the statement issued and signed Andy Egbon, the Secretary NUJ  Edo state council, said the date is on Wednesday November 1, 2023, with various: NUJ Press Centre, No. 1 Sir Gabriel Igbinedion Way, GRA, Benin City, time 9:am prompt. More so, all chapels are to recommend two journalists from their chapel for the training , which will feature the presentation of Certificate to participants.   He said the names of such nominees should reach the NUJ Secretary not later than 2pm on Friday October 27, 2023.  Egbon said," please, treat as urgent as the names ...

NPFL MD5: Odigie  Assures Fans  Insurance FC Will Bounce Back Again, Draws Akwa Utd ...As Tamara Ezikiel Was Voted Man Of The Match Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day Five game, involving Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin and Akwa Utd ended in a goalless stalemate in Benin on Saturday,the Benin Arsenals' Technical Director and head coach Monday Odigie has assured that the team will soon bounce back to winning ways, insisting that the club is still in the  process of rebuilding after the exit of some key players. Coach Odigie was speaking during the post match interview with journalists at the Media Center of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin City, Edo state. He stated that reinforcement in the attack of the Benin Arsenals is imminent, saying that some of the key players on injury list and the new strikers will soon be available to help the reigning FA Cup champions out of the current goal drought situation....

 ICPC Tracks 82 Projects Constituency In Edo Iduozee Efe The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, has begun the various Processes of tracking 82 zonal intervention projects in Edo State. The zonal intervention projects valued at 36, 289,341,305.81 is cutting across all sectors including agriculture, education, health, housing, works, power, science and technology, water, empowerment/capacity building, and others. According to a statement released recently and made available to the press by ICPC,  the outcome of the advocacy tracking event which commenced on October 16, 2923, is expected to develop a framework that will help create transparency of information that can be used by the Commission to provide useful benchmarks and points of reference, which offers clear metrics that can be used not only to track existing projects but also to determine the potential contributions of future projects. This, according to the statement,...

Court Sentences Man, 25 To 7 Years Imprisonment For Prostituting Girl In Edo Iduozee Efe Paul A Benin, Edo State High Court, Criminal Division 2 has sentenced a 25 year old man to seven years imprisonment for trafficking a ten year old girl. The trial judge, Justice Geraldine Imadegbelo also imposed a N1 million fine on the comvict, Mr. Alfred Osadolor. Alfred Osadolor was arraigned on August 22, 2021 on a one count charge of Procurement for Sexual Exploitation contrary to Section 26 (1) of the trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. The Benin Zonal Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mr. Nduka Nwawenne hailed the conviction, noting that the case which was diligently prosecuted by the anti-human trafficking agency is aimed at sending a clear red signal to human traffickers. Nwawenne reiterated the determination of NAPTIP to checkmate the illicit activities of human traffickers who tr...

Novelty  Match: ICCOBA To Start Training Wednesday 25th October 2023 Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Immaculate Conception Old Boys Association (ICCOBA) Benin Branch will on Wednesday 25th, October 2023, commence football training ahead of its novelty match to climax the end of the year activities. According to the Chairman Sports Sub- Committee, Mr.Eugene Odoh informed members of ICCOBA Benin Branch to make themselves available for the football tranning.  He said,"I write in respect of the above subject matter. I humbly wish to reiterate the information by the President, that training by ICCOBA Benin FC for the forthcoming Novelty Match shall commence tomorrow Wednesday 25th October 2023. "There shall be twelve training sessions  before the Novelty Football Match on Friday December 8,2023. "We  should all book mark this event and create time to be present at the commencement of training tommorow at ICC Football field at 4:00pm. "I plead with the Chairman Sports...

Hon. Atu Awards Scholarship To 20 Indigent Students To Study  BIU Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Minority Whip and member representing Orhionmwon East Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Osamwonyi Evbaguehita Atu, Tuesday awarded scholarships to Ten (20) Orhionmwon indigenes to study any Course of their choice in Benson Idahosa University (BIU), one the leading private Universities in Nigeria.  Speaking at the event, Hon.  Atu said the scholarship is a complete package covering textbooks, accommodation and school fees, noting that no financial commitment is expected from parents and guardians.  He said there is a need for parents and guardians to play supervisory roles by ensuring that their children and wards not only attend classes, but show seriousness in their academic work.  The Lawmaker said the beneficiaries were carefully selected through a screening exercise by professionals so as to ensure that only the qualified indigent cand...

WellSpring Convocation: VC Says Their Graduating Students  Can Excel In The World Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Vice Chancellor of Wellspring University, Prof. Isaac Rotimi Ajayi FNIP, has asserted that the Senate has presented a total of 116 graduates from two Colleges for the award of first degrees, added that 98 graduated from the Postgraduate School for the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and master's degrees. Prof. Ayayi's made the statements at the 11th Convocation Order of proceedings for the Award of First and Higer degrees, conferment of the Honorary Degrees and Presentation of Prizes organized by the Wellspring University, Benin city , Edo state. Prof Isaac Ayayi also urged the graduating students not  to depend on their results that they should try and always update their knowledge that life is full of challenges and struggle. He said," We are confident that these graduands have worked diligently to earn their certificates in good character ...

Edo 2024: Azemhe Azena To Storm Edo Central For Mega Rally By Austen Akhagbeme All is set for the Popular Edo State Labour Party, LP,  governorship aspirant, Dr Azemhe Azena in his plan storming of Edo Central  this week on Saturday, the 28th of October.  The event tagged "The Azemhe Project Mega Summit" which is ably sponsored by the Two Hands Foundation International, is aimed at unveiling the Azemhe persona- the man, his mandate, and his mission. The event which is scheduled to take place in Ekpoma at 10 am on Saturday is the second of the series,  the first being the tumultuous Edo South edition that shook Benin City a month ago.  It should be recalled that the last event in Benin witnessed a huge turnout of people in their thousands cutting across all strata of society.  The upcoming mega rally promises to be more glorious in outlook, effect and attendance as people who love the ebullient Philanthropist in Edo Central and beyond are gearing...

7th Coronation Anniversary: Edo NUJ Greets Oba Of Benin Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council  has felicitated with the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II on his 7th coronation anniversary. In a congratulatory message to the Oba signed by the Comrade Festus Alenkhe and Andy Egbon, the union Chairman and Secretary respectively, Edo NUJ wished the Oba long reign and fruitful years on the throne. The statement recalled the peace in the kingdom so far and appreciated the Benin Monarch for the efforts the Palace put in place to outlaw the Community Development Association.    The union described the Oba as a Life Patron of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists that has always given the union all the needed support.   The statement also prayed to God Almighty to grant the revered monarch more knowledge and wisdom to administer the Benin Kingdom.

WSO To Decorate Festus Alenkhe As SafERR Africa Ambassador Nov 8, 2023.  The World Safety Organisation (WSO) will on Wednesday November 8, 2023 decorate the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe as a '2023 WSO SafERR Africa Ambassador.' The decoration ceremony will hold at the Lagos Chamber Of Commerce And Industry,  (LCCI) Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos during the World Safety Organisation (WSO) SafERR Africa Investiture, Summit and Award event with the theme, " HSSE: Past, Present and Future. A letter dated September 5, 2023 which conveyed the notice of the decoration was signed by Dr Soji Olalokun, the Country Director, World Safety Organisation, Nigeria and Ambassador Wilson Arikpo, the Governor General, SafERR Africa Ambassador.                               The World Safety Organisation (WSO), with presence in over 100 countries across...

DG Dokpesi Center For Media  Calls For Immortalization Of Late Media Icon Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Director General Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development, Dr. Christopher Ebuetse, has called on  the Senate President, Senator God’sWill Akpobio, the Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the leader of the House of Representatives and its members, members of the executive arm of government, and the judiciary to lend their voices for the immortalization of High Chief Dr. Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi. The DG said if they immortalize the great media I on that the history of our great country will be kind to everyone who lends their voice to the request for it to come to reality. The call was made through a statement and issued to the journalists on the social media WhatsApp platform by Dr. Christopher Ebuetse Director General Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development, said the Raymond Dokpesi Center for Media Development will hold its 16th annual Ray...

NPFL MD 4: Bendel Insurance FC To Play Gombe Utd In First Away Match ...Trains Ahead Of The Game Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin will on Sunday, October 22 match out against Gombe UTD at the Pantami stadium in Gombe state, aiming to maintain a hundred per cent record of a perfect start to the new season of the Nigeria Premier Football League. Kick off time is 4:00 PM. The Benin Arsenals, like they did last season when they took the premier league by storm on return from the second division, finishing the abridged season without tasting any defeat, have again started the 2023/24 straight league on a sound footing. Insurance FC are on top of the log with six points and three goals without conceding a goal after playing two games at home. The Benin Arsenals began the 2023/24 football season on Saturday, October 7 with a convincing 2-0 win over Shooting Stars and continued in the same fashion the following weekend, beating former league champions...

Obaseki Greets Oba Of Benin On Birthday, 7th coronation Anniversary Iduozee Efe Paul The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, on his birthday celebration and seventh coronation anniversary. The governor, in a statement, celebrated the Oba of Benin for his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the State. Obaseki said, “I heartily felicitate with His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin, on the auspicious occasion of your seventh coronation anniversary and birthday celebration. “We have all continued to gain from your fatherly guidance and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of our dear State. “As a government, we will continue to partner with Your Royal Majesty and the Royal Palace in advancing our collective interest and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the great Benin Kingdom and its ...

Azemhe Azena Salutes Oba Of Benin  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of  the  Labour party, Dr. Azemhe Azena has saluted the Oba of Benin, His  Royal Majesty, Omo N' Oba N' Edo Uku Akporlokpolor, Ewuare II, on its celebration of his 7th coronation anniversary. Dr. Azemhe Azena equally described the Benin monarch, as a reference point in the traditional institution in Nigeria,  in view of his fatherly roles, wise counsels, administrative, and humanitarian dispositions The educationist  made the statement in his congratulatory message  said the Oba of Benin since his assumption to the throne of his forefathers has continued to promote peace, stability, and progress in Edo state and indeed in Nigeria. The entreprenur prayed the good Lord and the ancestors to grant the Benin Monarch many more years of fruitful reign on the exalted throne in good health, vitality, wisdom and strength to  contribute mo...

Azemhe Azena Salutes Oba Of Benin  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of  the  Labour party, Dr. Azemhe Azena has saluted the Oba of Benin, His  Royal Majesty, Omo N' Oba N' Edo Uku Akporlokpolor, Ewuare II, on its celebration of his 7th coronation anniversary. Dr. Azemhe Azena equally described the Benin monarch, as a reference point in the traditional institution in Nigeria,  in view of his fatherly roles, wise counsels, administrative, and humanitarian dispositions The educationist  made the statement in his congratulatory message  said the Oba of Benin since his assumption to the throne of his forefathers has continued to promote peace, stability, and progress in Edo state and indeed in Nigeria. The entreprenur prayed the good Lord and the ancestors to grant the Benin Monarch many more years of fruitful reign on the exalted throne in good health, vitality, wisdom and strength to  contribute mo...

Edo NUJ To Hold Its Maiden Ember Fair 2023 In November Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Nigeria Union of Journalists Nuj Edo State Council will hold its maiden Ember Fair tagged Edo NUJ EMBER FAIR  November, 2023. This was contained in a statement by the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Festus Alenkhe and the Secretary of the organizing committee, Elvis Omoregie respectively. The event, which is the maiden edition, will take place at the premises of the Union,  No 1, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion Way, GRA, Benin City from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th November 2023.  According to the statement, we are excited to introduce you to the inaugural of the Edo NUJ EMBER FAIR, an event organized by the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The event is scheduled to take place from 13th November to 18th November 2023. "The Edo NUJ EMBER FAIR marks the beginning of a prestigious annual tradition, bringing together professionals from the fi...

7th Coronation: Groups Offer Free Medical Assistance To Benin Citizens Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Ahead of the seventh Coronation of the Oba of Benin of Kingdom, Oba Ewuare II, the Edo National Voice (ENV) in conjunction with the Benin Doctors Forum (BDF) have organized a two day free medical screening check up for Edo citizens to enable them know their health status. Speaking on the essence of the free health medical check up, Comrade Iyamu Osaro Culture, the President of the Edo National Voice, described the free health screening as a way of touching  the lives of the ordinary people. He said," As one of those who put on this programme and this event was organized by the Edo National Voice in conjunction with Benin Doctors Forum (BDF). " The purpose of the free health check up screening programme is to touch  lives and to create a meaningful impact in the society. So far, we have been touching lives and been creating meaningful impact. " The overall goal of th...

Edo NUJ Hosts Dr. Enabulele In Celebration Of His Achievements As WMA President ...As Enabulele Urges Nigeria Youths Not To Depend On Governments Iduozee Paul, Benin The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council has hosted the Immediate past President of World Medical Association to a lavish Special Reception for making Africa, Nigeria and Edo State proud at the global level. The reception which took place on the evening of  Thursday 12t October, 2023 , at the NUJ Secretariat after Dr. Osahon Enabulele has hànded over to his Successor in kagaili seems to be the first reception upon his coming back to the country. Speaking at the reception, the NUJ Chairman,Comrade Festus Alenkhe noted that the Union agreed to host him for making Edo State proud all through his one year as President, World Medical Association. Comrade Festus further said that the    Union is a non partisan group and only celebrates Sons and daughters of the State who have contributed imme...

MD/CEO Of ECTS, Dupe Praises  Obaseki Caring Spirit For Edo People ..... As Passengers Beg For Extension Of Free Transport Services Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Managing Director/CEO of Edo City Transport Services, Mrs. Hauwa Dupe Ohikhuai has described His Excellency Godwin Obaseki as a Governor who places the wellbeing of Edo People first in all his agenda. Mrs. Hauwa stated this while speaking to some Journalists on the success recorded with Edo City free transport services as  directed by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to cushion the pains of Edo People.  She attributed the success recorded so far to the Governor of Edo State for the provision of all necessary support and logistics for staff to implement the free transport and sustain the scheme since September 11, 2023. She noted that the turn out of travelers have increased to 90% as people are seen traveling to their villages to farm, to check on their age parents which ordinarily would not have been...

Christian Event Will Engender The Light Of God--Dr. Felix Omobude Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The founder and President of New Covenant Gospel Church (NCGC), Rev. (Dr.) Felix Omobude, said the one week event organized by NCGC will make Christians Engender the light of God to shine brighter and brighter in the lives of the people in Nigeria. The General Superintendent of New Covenant Gospel Church stated that the special prayers of the programme shall be offered by  several top Christian clerics and delegates from across the world, for the peace of nations, across the globe. This followed a press statement signed and issued by Deacon Ralph Okhiria, Media Aide to Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, the General Superintendent of New Covenant Gospel Church, stated that thousands of Christian delegates from across the globe are expected to grace the 35th Edition of the Convention christened: ‘Bible Alive Believers International Convention’ (BABIC). The 7-day powerful Christian event with th...

Dr. Enabulele Advises Youths Not To Look Up To Nigeria Governments ... Insists We Need A Collective Engagements To Change Nigeria Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The immediate past President of the World Medical Association, (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele has advised Nigeria youths not to look up to the Nigeria governments to enable them to excel and pursue their vision, objective and mission in life. Dr. Enabulele also posited that for us to bring the needed change that the society require that there must be a collective engagements among the people to drive the advancement. He made the statements at a Special Reception organized by the Edo state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), for his successful tenure completion as the President of WMA, Benin city, Edo state, said Nigeria today has a very serious crisis of development, that  we all know why we are in this kind of crisis. Dr. Osahon Enabulele said If the youths are looking up to the Nigeria governments they ar...