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CONUA-UNIBEN Greets Omosefe On His  Appointment As Acting Provost Of College Of Agric Iguoriakhi Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Congress of University Academics (CONUA), University of Benin Chapter, has congratulated Dr. Andrew Osaigbovo Omosefe on his appointment as Acting Provost of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Iguoriakhi, Edo State. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Comrade Patriot Ishaq Osagie-Eweka, the union described the appointment as a “round peg in a round hole,” commending Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for what it called his visionary leadership in selecting a member of the union for the position. The union expressed confidence in Dr. Omosefe’s capacity to deliver on the mandate of the college and contribute to the growth of the agricultural and natural resources sector in the state. “We have no doubt that Dr. Omosefe is fully prepared to work and raise the rank of the College in line with the vision of Mr. Gove...

NAWOJ Frowns At The Harassment Of Former National President,Ladi Bala By NRC MD By Editor  The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, strongly condemns the harassment, intimidation, and verbal abuse of our member and former National President, Comrade Ladi Bala, by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa. The incident, which occurred while Comrade Ladi Bala was performing her lawful duty as a journalist on official assignment in Abuja, is a gross violation of her dignity and a direct attack on press freedom. "We are shocked that a public officer occupying such a high office could resort to derogatory remarks such as “You are stupid” against a respected professional. Even more disturbing was the attempt to shame her with unfounded comments about dressing — an unacceptable form of gender-based humiliation." Comrade Ladi Bala is widely known for her decency, professionalism, an...

CRPP Faults Gov Okpebholo For Donating N2.5bn To UBTH Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Following the donation of N2.5 billion  to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, by the Edo State Government, the Coalition of Registered Political Parties, CRPP, has urged the Governor Okpebholo not to be a Father Christmas to the Federal Government while the state is yearning for infrastructural developments. Alertnews disclosed that, the state chairman of CRPP Dr Samson lsibor made the appeal in a statement released to newsmen on Friday, in Benin City. Dr. Isibor described the donation as uncalled for, also urged the governor to be prudent in spending and work alleviate the lamentations of the masses. He urged the governor to judiciously preside over the utilisation of the state’s funds, opining that the management of UBTH knows where to cry to if they are short of funds to execute projects or expand the hospital. “God bless our state that is yearning for the dividend of de...

Glo Marks 22 Years Of Empowerment, Service, lnnovation   By Editor  Globacom has expressed gratitude to its millions of customers in Nigeria and beyond, whose devotion, patronage, and trust have been the cornerstone of its 22-year success story. In a thank you message to its customers, Globacom said, “22 years of Glo is a story of resilience and strength, and through every storm, you, our loyal subscribers, have powered our network. With every connection, you have fuelled our growth”. The organization has been true to its mission of changing businesses and inspiring people since it began operations on August 29, 2003. Globacom defied expectations right from launch by being the first Nigerian operator to implement per-second billing and lowering cost of SIM acquisition, two groundbreaking innovations that gave millions of Nigerians access to mobile phones. Globacom has continuously supported revolutionary developments and industry interventions over the last 22...

Return To Clay Vessels 'll Save Nigeria Billions In Healthcare, Says Don  BY Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Nigeria and Africa must return to the use of clay vessels for cooking, eating and drinking if the continent is to tackle rising public health challenges and reduce billions spent on disease treatment, a university don has said. Delivering the 134th Inaugural Lecture of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Emmanuel Eghe Egbon, a scholar of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, urged Nigerians to embrace clay as a multifunctional earth material that promotes healthier living and sustainable communities. The lecture, titled “Drinking and Eating with Clay Vessels, Renewed Hope: Dynamics of Multifunctional Earth Material," stressed that water stored in clay pots contains up to 200 times more oxygen than bottled water, which he described as “dead water” due to plastic storage and processing. “Drinking from earthen vessels improves digestion, prev...

Witheld Salaries: National Judiciary Workers Extol Okpebholo For Release of Funds The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has commended the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for approving the long-awaited release of withheld salaries owed to judiciary workers in the state, describing the move as a profound demonstration of empathy, fairness, and responsive leadership. In a letter of appreciation signed by its National President, Marwan Mustapha Adamu, and addressed to the Governor, the Union said the gesture has brought immense relief to its members while rekindling confidence in the state government’s commitment to workers’ welfare. “This gesture has not only brought great relief to us but has also rekindled our trust and confidence in your leadership’s commitment to the welfare of staff,” the letter read. “By addressing this long-standing challenge, you have demonstrated empathy, fairness, and responsiveness, qualities which will continue to inspire gr...

NYG 2025: Enabulele Appeals Team Edo To Adopt Winning Attitude Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  As Edo State gears up for the 9th National Youth Games (NYG) 2025, scheduled to hold in Asaba, Delta State, under the theme “We Are the Future,” the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has charged athletes and coaches to embrace a winning mindset and uphold a culture of excellence throughout the competition. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele urged the athletes to compete with pride, discipline, and sportsmanship, stressing that the journey to victory begins with the right attitude. “Our athletes must imbibe a winning mentality in every aspect of their participation. They are not just representing themselves, but the entire Edo people. They must be worthy ambassadors—on and off the field—while aiming for gold,” he said. The Commission Chairman expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation ...