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     We Are Sending Students From Edo To Switzerland For internships--Idiala Africa ...To Partners With Edo NUJ To Promote Science Iduozee Paul, Benin In a bid to elevate Africa’s science and technology sector, Idiala Africa has partnered with the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The co-founder of Idiala Africa, Mr. David Dosu, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Press Centre of the Edo NUJ on Thursday. During the visit, the Idiala Africa team expressed their desire to collaborate with the union to enhance media coverage of their activities and to effectively disseminate information to the public. Mr. Dosu emphasized the organization’s mission to identify, train, and equip students across Africa, with a goal to position the continent as a leading knowledge frontier in science and technology by 2030. “We are funded by SALMOSS Foundation, one of the best science foundations in the world. We are sending students from Edo to Swi...

Gov Diri Preseason Tournament:  Insurance Confirms Participation ...As Team Intenfy Prep For New Season Bendel Insurance Football Club has announced their readiness for participation in the Governor Douye Diri Preseason Football Tournament in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.  The Benin Arsenals confirmed their interest for  participation in the Bayelsa  Preseason Football Tournament in a letter of response to the tournament organisers, signed by the secretary Charles Ihimekpen on Tuesday, August 6,2024. The preseason tournament which is scheduled to kick off on Monday, August12, 2024 and end on August 18 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa,according to Mr Ihimekpen Charles will offer Coach Monday Odigie managed Bendel Insurance Fc the opportunity and platform to measure the blend of old and fresh players of the team ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier league scheduled to kickoff on August 31,2024. " We consider the eight-team tournament  as an opportunit...

Azemhe Condoles With  Catholic Archdiocese of Benin Over The Death Of Archbishop Ekpu By Austen Akhagbeme  Dr Azemhe Azena, the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, Governorship Candidate in the upcoming election in Edo state, has sent a condolence message to the Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City on the death of its leader, Archbishop Patrick Ebosele Ekpu. In a statement released by his media team on Tuesday evening, Dr Azemhe Azena extolled the virtues of the departed nonagenarian priest, who has served the Church community meritoriously and the Catholic Church in Edo State in particular, for many decades. "His legacy as a spiritual leader for many years and his tireless efforts at upholding the doctrine of the Catholic Church while strengthening the laity throughout the region, will engrave him in the hearts of many for a very long time to come" , he said. The youthful gubernatorial candidate, however, gave thanks to God for the long and impactful life Archbis...

NAUS Frowns At Tinubu Nationwide Address Iduozee Paul, Benin The Chairman of the National Association of University Students (NAUS) Edo State Campus Monitoring Committee (CMC), COMR.OSAHON D. ESEOSA, said President Tinubu did not address the issues of corruption, insecurity and economic hardship that continue to hinder the progress of the youth. He made the statements in a press release after responding to Presidential address on nationwide protest, Benin city, said the removal of fuel subsidy  and the abolition of multiple foreign exchange systems, while necessary, have intensified the economic challenges faced by students,who are already grappling with high unemployment rates and limited opportunities. "I acknowledge the recent address by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, concerning the nationwide protests. While the President's speech addressed several key issues, it unfortunately fell short in areas critical to the student community that require imme...

Obi Calls For Verification Of Nursing Graduates In Nigeria Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP), Mr. Peter Obi, called for the relaxation of the rules for the verification and certification of nurses and midwives by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to enable them compete favourably with their counterparts globally. He also said the country can only get out of its economic doldrums if the government invests more in its health, education and human capital. Peter Obi made the assertions when he visited the St. Philomena Midwifery and Nursing School in Benin city, Edo state. Mr. Obi said countries that are said to have been developed lend their credence to the three major aspects, vis-a-vis health, education and their numerical strength adding that such cannot be said of Nigeria at the moment. "It has been shown clearly, the three most critical measurements of development, is very simple, health, because that ...

IPC Tasks Journalists  To Adopt Safety Measures To Avoid Attacks  By Editor In view of the planned nation-wide protests scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024, the International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria has tasked journalists and other media professionals who may be on duty to adopt necessary safety measures to avoid attacks. The protests, which according to the organisers, is scheduled to hold across the thirty-six (36) states of the country and the FCT, August 1 – 10, 2024, is aimed at pushing for a transformative change, demanding a more equitable society with effective leadership, affordable food, zero hunger and a reduced cost of living. The Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said the admonition to journalists has become necessary in the light of previous experiences when journalists were assaulted in the course of legitimate duty. “We urge all journalists and media practitioners who will be on the field to cover the anticipated nati...

Edo Arts Commissioner Expresses Govt Readiness To Preserve Cultural Heritage Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin Edo state Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, has asserted that the state government is eager to preserve our cultural heritage by partnering with the private sector to sustain the rich legacy. Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, made the statements in a Cultural Forum: entitled:" Promoting Indigenous Arts in Benin: Strategies for Preservation and Innovation," hosted by the National Museum Benin in collaboration with the Goethe-Institute, sponsored by the Ford Foundation, Edo state. She posited that for our culture not to die, we must come together to preserve the rich culture in space. She added that in order for us to safeguard it Goethe-Institute strategic partnership is going to help us to continue to be relevance in the space. She said" What we are seeing here today is been put together by Goethe-Institute and Na...