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2025 Armed Forces Emblem Appeal Fund: Gov. Ekpebholo donates #10M

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Members of the High table as they take their salutes at the Armed Forces Emblem Appeal Fund programme. From L-R are Brigadier General Moses U. Ikobah, Deputy Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Supply and Training (Representing the Commandant); Brigadier General Ebenezer Oduyebo, Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army; Chairman Nigerian Legion, Edo State Council, Sir Ignatius Enabulele; Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq; Representative of AIG Zone 5, ACP Aigbe Aghahowa By Bernadette Idalu War veterans, today, Friday, December 13, 2024, heaved a sigh of relief as the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, donated ten million naira towards the actualization of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration slated for January 15. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq, on behalf of government, at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, the governor also promised to look into areas of ...
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Monsignor Oleghe transits on the Solemnity of Christ the King

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By Bernadette Idalu Catholics who filed out in their numbers today to celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the king were caught for words when they were hit with the news of the demise of the patriarch and strong Marian advocate, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe. Breaking the sad news to the universal church, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Auchi, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Ghieakhomo Dunia stated that the 104 year old Oleghe transited today at 2.30 am,  November 24, 2024. According to the Bishop, the church will bid farewell to the firebrand oldest priest in Nigeria who dedicated his life to evangelism and teachings about the " Virgin Mary " and saying the " Rosary " with  funeral rites slated for Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
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Atunbi woos Edo NUJ ahead delegates conference

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Barr. Dele Atunbi as he addressed members of Edo State Council of the NUJ. By Bernadette Idalu Ahead the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, organized " Triennial Delegates Conference" slated for November 27, 2024, in Owerri - Imo State, Barr. Dele Atunbi, today charted a path with members of the Edo State Council of the union, pledging to protect and project the interest of journalists if elected as its next president.  Barr. Atunbi who was at the Edo State Council of the NUJ to curry votes of delegates stated that if voted into the helms of affairs he would ensure that practitioners get exposed to training and retraining programmes. Atunbi touched on the need to improve the certification of the International Institute of Journalism, IIJ, (the affiliated training school of the NUJ.) He hinted that unionism is about welfarism, thus, his bucket list for journalists include setting in place a safety fund; fighting for a structured salary system; minimum entry level q...
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NPSIA review activity held in Benin, stakeholders harp on importance of vaccinination

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   Participants with organizers during a          group photograph session at the one day    review of Non-Polio supplemental                immunization activity By Bernadette Idalu Members of the Media and women led Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), with keen interest on societal and family health, on Friday, November 15, 2024, congregated at the Vichigates Hotel and Suits, Benin City, where they networked, and came up with possible approaches to boost awareness and use of vaccines in society, to wade off preventable diseases during a one day review of Non-Polio supplemental immunization activities (NPSIA) to improve vaccine trust and uptake in Edo State, organized by Edo State Ministry of Communication and Orientation in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Haven been warmly welcomed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Desmond Agbama, and the Direc...
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Akpakomiza and friends football tourney to hold at Ogbemudia Stadium

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Hon. Frank Ilaboya interfacing with members of the media. He is flanked by Hon. Osaro Jeffrey; Rtn. Macdonald Orukpe; Marvis Olumese and other members of the planning committee By Bernadette Idalu Six days to the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State, Hon. Frank Ilaboya, today, November 6, 2024, as part of a lineup of events, threw open an invitation to sports lovers and well wishers to converge at the main bowl of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday, November 10, at 4pm, to cheer the Akpakomiza and friends football team as they lock horns with members of the Ex- International football team. The novelty match which promises to be thrilling, would afford fans the opportunity to see, interact and possibly evaluate the capacity and stamina of ex-international football stars as against their non professional counterparts as they battle to take ownership of the hard-leather game. Spokesperson of the organizing committee and sports afic...
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Benin High Court Dismisses Suit against Ekundayo

A High Court sitting in Benin City, presided over by Hon. Justice Mary Itsueli, today, dismissed a suit leveled against Dr. Omowumi Labode Steven, of the Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, for lack of evidence. Giving judgment on the suit marked B/CD/8CV/22, the trial Judge, Hon. Justice Mary Itsueli, stated that the Prosecution team failed to prove their case against the Accused beyond reasonable doubt. The trial Judge while upholding the no case submission filed by the Defense Counsel and former Attorney General/ Commissioner for Justice, Edo State, Dr. Osagie Obayuwana, upheld that evidence of the prosecution witness, PW 1, and nominal complainant, did not tally with the evidence of the other five prosecution witnesses. The Judge observed that the prosecution team failed to tender the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, medical report as an exhibit to court during the trial process. The Judge also noted that the prosecution team did not establish bey...
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Yiaga interfaces with CSOs, Media on outcome of Edo gov'ship election

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Discussants who gave feedback on their election experiences. From L-R: Dr. Bright Oniovokukor of Indomitable Youth Organization; Eromon Blessing of CLEEN Foundation (Benin); Annie Umoru of Initiative for gender equality and advancement; Safiya Bichi (coordinator of segment) of Yiaga Africa; Andy Egbon of NUJ and Rev. Fr. Benedict Onwugbenu of JDPC (Benin). By Bernadette Idalu Based on its independent monitoring of the last governorship election in Edo State, Yiaga has yet again reiterated its position that the election failed the integrity test based on identified lapses sourced through reliance on the "Process and results verification for transparency," PRTV, template. Samson Itodo, Executive Director Yiaga Africa who made above claims through a position paper co-signed by him and Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, based on its analysis of the election, stated, at the one day post election reflection meeting with civil society leaders, a...
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