By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.…
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What Is Police IG’s Interest In NUJ FCT 2024 Elections?
The NUJ FCT 2024 elections, meant to showcase democracy at its finest within the journalism community, have suddenly taken a dramatic twist that could rival any Nollywood plot. Over 20 Abuja-based journalists have been invited for police questioning, sparking heated debates, suspicion, and frustration within the media fraternity. This is no longer business as usual; the big question on everyone’s lips is, “What exactly is the Inspector General of Police (IGP) looking for in this election?” Police Invitations: A Shadow Over NUJ Democracy This election, traditionally governed by the NUJ’s…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Approves Free Rides For Edo people In Three Senatorial Districts
By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State, through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of Governor Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”, contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. The free bus service which covers Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial districts of Edo State (Intra and Inter city routes), is part of the commitment of…
Read MoreData Breach: Gov Okpebholo Orders Urgent Review Of Edo e-Governance Platform
By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform. The order was contained in a “Government Special Announcement,” dated 25th November 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor and made available to journalists on Tuesday by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. According to the statement, the review became necessary following a discovery that the entire e-governance platform of Edo State Government is being run and operated from…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Dissolves Edo Local Government Service Commission
By Ebriku John Friday As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission. This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State, Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor stated in a statement. Governor Okpebholo assured Edo citizens, members of the public, and staff of the…
Read MoreWe’ll Chase Criminals Out Of Edo – Gov Okpebholo
…Swears in new appointees By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation. Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State. This was contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor and made available to journalists on Monday. Governor Okpebholo spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of…
Read MoreComptroller Ochelebe Bags Distinguished Security Icon Award
Cross River State Security Adviser (SSA) North, Comptroller Joseph Ochelebe, was on Saturday 23rd November, 2024 honoured with another DISTINGUISHED ICON OF SECURITY AWARD by African Custodian Awards. The outstanding award is in recognition of his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Cross River North. The glamorous ceremony which was the largest gathering of icons of Africa’s development tagged “Celebrating Icons of Africa’s Development” brought together the crème de la crème across Africa and offered a unique platform for social and corporate networking as…
Read MoreFCT NUJ ELECTION: Grace Ike Kicks Off Campaign, Promise To Empower Journalists
…assures of insurance cover for journalists, to establish journalists’ village …as former Council Chairmen, former NAWOJ President endorse Ike …Over 100 journalists’ eyes checked, receive eye-glass, medications By Ebriku John Friday As the long awaited election of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council set to hold on December 4, 2024, the sole candidate for the chairmanship position, Comrade Grace Ike, Sunday, flagged off campaign with promise to ensure journalists are empowered and have a sense of belonging. Ike who also marked the flag of with free…
Read MoreAssets Verification: Gov Okpebholo Set Up 14-man Panel To Probe Obaseki
By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the constitution of a 14-man State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo will inaugurate the Committee on Tuesday, the 26th of November, 2024, in Government House, Benin City, a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said on Sunday. Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe- Chairman, Anslem Ojezua- Deputy Chairman, Prince Kassim Afegbua- Member, Hon. Patrick Ikhariale- Member, Mr. Taiwo Akerele- Member, Hon. Patrick Idiake-…
Read MoreFCT NUJ: Revolutionary Wave Sends ‘Petit Godfather’ Cabal Into Tailspin
By Usman Abubakar Frank Costello, also known as the Prime Minister of the Underworld, was a powerful figure in the American Mafia and led the Luciano crime family for decades. Known for his calm demeanor, charm, and political connections, Costello’s downfall came when he voluntarily decided to retire from the mafia underworld, sensing that the game was up. His influence waned, and he spent his later years in relative obscurity until his death in 1973. From John Gotti, Salvatore “Toto” Riina, Vito Genovese, Lucky Luciano, Bernardo Provenzano, and others, it…
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