Fire Guts UNIBEN Female Hostel
A female postgraduate hostel has been razed by fire in the University of Benin, Ekenwan Road Campus, Benin City, the Edo State capital. The incident, which started at about 1:00…
Appointment Of Service Chiefs Not Subject To Ethnic Balancing, Federal Character – Presidency
The Presidency on Monday said the appointment of service chiefs is not subject to ethnic balancing and the federal character principle. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, insisted that his principal, President…
You Have No Business In Politics If You Don’t Have Money – Edo Lawmaker-Elect Iniegbeboh
The member-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly representing the Igueben Constituency, Ojie Iniegbeboh, has revealed that funding is a major challenge for young people running for political positions.…
Nigerians Mark Good Friday Amid Lingering Cash Crunch, High Food Cost
Christian faithful in Nigeria marked Good Friday today – a prelude to the Easter celebrations – amid the lingering cash crunch and high cost of food. The day, celebrated across…
Edo Govt. Partners MacTay, Trains Permanent Secretaries and Directors in Negotiation and Collaboration
By Violet Osatohanmwen Obamwonyi The Edo State Government has partnered MacTay Consulting, a leading consulting firm in Nigeria, to train Permanent Secretaries and Directors of MDAs in Negotiation and Collaboration.…
Edo to Establish Primary Healthcare Centers in all Wards as Patients’ Wellbeing Takes Centre Stage
Agbonlahor Felicia Following the recent inauguration of the governing board of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), the Executive Secretary, Dr. Omosigho Izedonmwen has reiterated the government’s…
Over 15 years of Darkness ended in Uhogua Community As Obaseki Delivers 500KVA Transformer
By Godspower Eguasa It was a moment of jubilation for leaders, residents, and business owners in the Uhogua community and environs as the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki delivered,…
PHC Reforms: The road map to better health care services
By Eghosa Emily Primary Health Care (PHC) like the name implies is the basic health care at your service before moving on to a specialized level which is the Secondary…
Edo State Government Partners NUJ to Promote Made in Edo Products
By Evbo-Imade Osarumwense Edo State Commissioner for Business Trade and Cooperatives Hon. Afishetu Braimoh has promised to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council in promoting…
On the Igbo issue and unwarranted stereotyping. By Barr. Louis Ojomoh From Benin City
I once heard a joke. Question: How do you wake up a dead Igbo man? Answer: Shake a bag of coins near his ear. Laughter erupted. I also laughed because…