A coalition of prominent leaders and respected elders from Owan and Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State came together to vehemently oppose former governor Adams Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition. They emphasized that the rotational arrangement within Edo North Senatorial District has always been the essence of their political representation. In […]
Igarra, Edo State – At a recent meeting with critical stakeholders from Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, the Hon. Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe, assuaged the Constituency people and said a campus of a tertiary institution will soon come to the LGA. The session was jointly organized by Akoko-Edo Forum and […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has slammed the National Assembly for rejecting 5 bills seeking affirmative action and inclusion for women in politics and other spheres of the society. The governor, in a statement, said: “The recent developments at the National Assembly, in which 5 bills seeking affirmative […]
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed concerns over the distribution formula for the Federal Government’s conditional cash transfer program and other social amenities. He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Federal Character Commission’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, at the Government House in Benin City. Obaseki […]
The recently concluded Edo Technology and Innovation Expo held in Benin City saw inventors showcasing their remarkable creations with the potential to revolutionize the nation’s transport and agriculture sectors, given adequate funding and commercialization. Tech enthusiasts at the expo were filled with confidence as they unveiled their latest invention – […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented list of registered voters in 2021 to the 18 political parties in the country. The commission said the move was part of implementation of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election released on Saturday. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, […]
In a bid to revolutionize the education sector, the Edo State Government has successfully trained over 2,000 junior secondary school teachers on digital pedagogy, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) program. Mrs. Ozavize Salami, Executive Chairman of Edo Universal Basic Education […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) took a protest to the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, calling for immediate negotiation to end the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The angry students, who barricaded the entrance of the Federal Ministry of Education in […]
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed strong opposition to the Electricity Bill currently before the Senate, citing concerns that it infringes on states’ constitutional rights regarding electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. In a letter to Senator Gabriel Suswam, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Power, NGF Chairman and Ekiti […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take bold action against banks that fail to meet capital requirements, emphasizing the need for financial stability in the country. While the CBN has assured the public of the banking industry’s stability, analysts warn that the […]