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Edo 2024: Police Assures The Public Of Safety  ...Warns Troublemakers To Stay Away From Polling Units  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  As Edo people prepare to go to the poll to elect their next governor on Saturday September 21, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has warned troublemakers to steer clear of the exercise, reassuring the public of unmatched security during and after the exercise. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Frank Mba overseeing security for the election gave the warning and reassurance during a press conference at the state police Command headquarters, Benin City, today. The DIG stated that the police had in top synergy with the army, Airforce, DSS, Navy and other sister agencies perfected arrangements to ensure a violent free election. He warned those without assigned legitimate duties including those claiming to be media practitioners, election Observers without accreditation, vigilante, members of private security organizations, hunters, to steer clea...

Akpata Denies Stepping Down For PDP ...Says He's Still In The Race, Calls On All Edo To Come Out To Vote  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The governorship candidate of labour party in Edo state, Barr. Olumide Akpata asserted that the party have been inundated with a flood of calls and messages from friends and supporters inquiring if the labour party has collapsed its structure for the People's Democratic Party PDP. Akpata made the statements in Benin city, Edo state when he address the Journalists about the rumours circulating in the social media. Olumide said he remain steadfast in the Edo State Governorship Election Race and urged Edo people to come out to exercise their franchise. Barr. Akpata also urged all the people of Edo State to disregard this last kick of a dying horse. “Please go out and exercise your franchise tomorrow. Together, we will overcome these underhanded tactics and usher in the transformative leadership our State so richly deserves,” he said. He as...

Edo Guber: NGO Calls For Free, Transparent Elections  ...Says INEC Will Focus On Its Statutory Duties. Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  An NGO known as; Intercontinental Leadership Initiative and Teams of INEC-Accredited Observers have disclosed that there is no substitute for a free, fair, credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful poll. Addressing Journalists in a press conference in Benin city, Edo state, the leader of the Coalition, Prince Stanfford Bisong, asserted that the success of this election will go a long way in restoring trust in the democratic process essential for enduring representative governance. Stanfford Bisong, said will the look of things they have observed that INEC, in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, has made adequate arrangements for the monitoring of the Edo State Governorship Election.   He said," We appreciate your presence at this press conference, which is being held twenty four hours before the Edo state Governorship ele...

  Edo 2024: IPC Urges IGP To Advice Officers To Protect Accredited journalists ...Tasks Security Agencies, Other Stakeholders On Safety  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria has enjoined journalists and other media professionals that would be on electoral duty in Edo State on Saturday, 21st September 2024 to pay deserved attention to their safety.  The body also urged security operatives and other stakeholders that would be involved in the Edo State Governorship election to help ensure the safety of journalists.  IPC's Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said the call was necessary because of the consistent trend of journalists being victims of attacks during election period and the conflicts and tension by political actors and other players in the electoral process in the state.  “It is very important for journalists covering the Edo State election to be safety conscious in the discharge of their du...

Edo Guber: CSO Tasks Voters tTo Use Its App To Report Violence Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin   Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Big Family 360 Foundation has called on Edo people to use its Computer Application known as the SMARTRR App to report cases of violence during the polling in the Edo State governorship election holding on Saturday, 21 September. The body also assured them that, any concern raised through the app will be taken up promptly and addressed with the appropriate authorities, added that, the SMARTRR has a unique feature that makes the person reporting anonimous, so there’s no fear of reprisal from perpetrators. The Executive Director of the Foundation, Dirug Samuel made the call in Benin on Thursday, 19 September while demonstrating the workings of the computer application to members of CSOs and journalists in Benin City. Speaking during the demonstration of the App, which was organised in collaboration with “Rally for Peaceful Election”, Samuel po...

Governor Makinde Says Ibadan Marathon Will Drive Business Growth  ...Foster Community Spirit, Spotlight Local Talents .. Oyo State Governor, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, has emphasized that the Ibadan Marathon will boost local businesses, create jobs, and strengthen community bonds. He made this statement during a world press conference in Ibadan, where he was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wosilat Adegoke. "This initiative not only promotes health and fitness but also supports our local economy while showcasing the beauty of our vibrant city,” he remarked. “The Ibadan Marathon is an opportunity for runners, families, and spectators to unite in celebration of sportsmanship and community spirit. Through this event, we demonstrate our commitment to public health, active lifestyles, and progress.” The governor further highlighted the marathon's role in promoting Ibadan’s cultural heritage, attracting visitors from across Nigeria and b...

Team Edo Makes Podium Finish In National Youth Games 'Asaba 2024  ... Places 3rd With 19 Gold,15 Silver,28 Bronze Medals By Editor  It was a podium finish for Team Edo at the National Youth Games 'Asaba 2024' which ended on Thursday, September 19,2024 after garnering a total of 62 medals; 19 Gold,15 Silver and 28 Bronze medals to place 3rd on the medal table on the last day of event. Team Edo with their red and white traditional colours stood in the 3rd position on the podium and received the third best team award and honour during the closing ceremony of the event at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. The Edo contingent concluded their participation in the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with an outstanding performance, as their athletics team won the  Gold medal in the 400°100M mixed relay. The girls also won Bronze in the 400×400 M Girls relay to end the youth games on high. In wrestling, Edo won  silver in female event on ...