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102nd International Day of Cooperatives, 2024: DG Extols Obaseki For Transforming Civil Service Iduozee Paul. Benin The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Engr. Godwins Marvellous Omobayo, has asserted that Edo state government had done well by transformed the civil and public service in the state. Engr. Omobayo represented by Dr. Austin  Otas made the statements during the celebration of the 102nd International Day of Cooperatives, 2024, with the theme," Cooperatives Build A Better Future," Benin city, said Obaseki has done everything possible to ensure the civil and public service is taking to a greater height. "Governor is one man that has done very well in Edo state. That is why the governor shall end and finish very well. And by extension the governor had made the working environments conducive for workers in various sectors. "Every 26th of every month, workers had received their salary. The governor is a compassionate and governor and he has...

Edo Guber :IPC Boss Urges INEC, Govts To Ensure Safety Of Journalists Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Executive Director, International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has tasked government and its agencies to ensure there is safety of journalists during electoral processes, including refraining from assault or intimidation in any manner. The IPC boss made the statements during a two-day interface dialogue meeting with journalists and critical stakeholders in the Edo State on governorship electoral process. The former Lagos state NUJ chairman equally charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to conduct themselves within the confines of the Constitution, urging them not to take sides with any political party or individuals.  He asserted that for a free, fair, credible and peaceful governorship election in Edo State, all stakeholders must perform their roles without bias, bearing in mind the citizens’ interest. Arogun...

Edo 2024: Akpata Promises To Provide Infrastructural Amenities... Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin   The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 21st September, 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, Barr. Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata has promised to provide infrastructural Amenities if voted as the governor of Edo state. Barrister Olumide Akpata made the statements at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), secretariat Benin City, Edo state, said agriculture, healthcare, security, good roads, education and conducive environments will be his major priority, if elected as the governor of Edo state. Barrister Akpata said his government will be physically focus on the welfare of the people stressed that, the slogan of the party which is ‘Papa, Mama and Pikin’ will be trailed to the end. He said his government will not turn a blank eye to projects earlier embarked upon by his predecessor if they are aimed at the welfare of the people because the money used in executing them belo...

Protest Rocks UNIBEN Over Non Availability Of Power Some aggrieve students of University of Benin (UNIBEN) Wednesday took over the Benin-Lagos expressway to kick against the continued power outage and lack of water at the tertiary institution. It would be recalled that the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) recently cut off power supply to the school following the controversial hike in the monthly bill from N80 million to N250 million, an action which the spokesperson, Mrs. Evelyn Gbiwen insisted was in line with the recent nod by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission to distribution companies to jerk up their tariffs. The angry students, who defied the rain, chanted solidarity songs, demanding the immediate resolution of the problem so that power can be restored to their hostels and water pumped. Besides, they also kicked against the recent hike of transport fare from Ugbowo Campus to downtown Ring Road and New Benin by drivers. There was a...

Obaseki Issues Shaibu 7 Days Ultimatum To Return Vehicles Iduozee Paul,Benin Edo State Government has issued a seven days ultimatum to the impeached former Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Philip Shaibu to return over 20 vehicles still in his possession. Alertnews reportedly gathered that, the State Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare today Tuesday 2nd July, 2024 disclosed this through a public notice made available to newsmen in Benin City, the state capital. It was learnt that, the  impeached deputy governor recently donated his Campaign Office and several Sienna vehicles, utility (music) trucks to the Monday Okpebholo, the All progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa as his contribution to their campaign organization. It is yet unidentified if the donated vehicles were part of those donated to the opposition APC in the state. Hon. Shaibu was later replaced by Marvellous Omobayo Godwins, a...

Obaseki,Alli Preach Unity,Peace As Edo Marks Olympic Day  ...Over 500 Young Residents To Partake As Nigeria joined the rest of the world on Saturday,June 29 in celebrating the Olympic Day, The Executive chairman of Oredo Local Council Dr Tom Obaseki and the Permanent Secretary of Edo State Sports Commission Dr Igbinosa Emmanuel led over 500 young men and women,including children in about 5km road race as part of the celebration of the global event in Benin city,Edo State capital. The chairman,Oredo Local Government Council who was a special guest of Olympian Yussuf Alli,the Executive chairman of Edo State Sports Commission, flagged off the 2024 Olympic Day Run in Benin at about 8:00 AM. The 2024 edition tagged ‘Lets Move and Celebrate” held at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium,Benin with legendary Boxer Isaac Ikhuoria(Oly) in attendance. The runners began the 5km race from the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium through Akenzua Road; Plymouth Road, King Square(Ring Road)th...

Edo APC Calls On EFCC to Probe Govt Obaseki, Ighodalo Iduozee Efe Benin The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to begin the probe of the Law Firm of Banwo and Ighodalo. The party said it connects to the treasury of Edo State Government relating to several legal advisory services the PDP candidate received huge sums of money for services not provided. Addressing journalists in Benin city, the State Chairman of APC in Edo state, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, in a paper titled:" How Governor Godwin Obaseki and Asue Ighodalo have Underdeveloped Edo with Monumental Fraud", said the state is not happy with steps taken in relation to the probe of CBN interventions that were squandered by Obaseki. "We have patiently listened to accusations of corruption that have been levelled against members of this government, and we have waited for individuals and groups, especially the Civil Society...