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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said the new Polling Units will soon be made public to allow eligible registrants to choose where they wish to register and vote on Election Day. It also said that those who wish to replace their lost or damaged Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVC) or transfer their registration from one location to another will …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Senior police polofficer, ASP Clement Amoko, reportedly abducted in Benin City on Sunday has regained his freedom. Amoko, serving in the State Criminal Investigation Bureau, police command headquarters, Benin City was released yesterday night after several hours in the custody of his abductors. Inside source said ransom was paid before he was freed. The source did not disclose the …

Edo State Government on Monday commenced a two-day training for 200 frontline health workers ahead of the rollout of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in the state. Executive Secretary of the state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Julie Erhabor, said the government is committed to containing the pandemic and ensuring the safety of citizens. Erhabor noted, “The Edo State Government is very …

*This group is trying to identify them Lewis to young leaders: ‘You cannot give in’ (2018) 03:44 (CNN) Debra Barnes Wilson was 8 on “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. She and her grandmother, Julia Barnes, joined the voting rights marchers, filing in at the back of the column, but turned back because the elder, an asthmatic, grew short of breath. …

Indications have emerged of tension in the Ogboji, Ndiokpalaeze and other neighboring communities in Orumba South and North Local Government Areas of Anambra State, following the statement of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria’s leadership on the alleged killings of herdsmen and loss of cows in the territories around the communities. According to Vanguard report, this is also coming …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has committed to accommodating more women in his government by ensuring that they are given equal opportunity to contribute to the state’s development. The governor, who said this in commemoration of the International Women’s Day marked every March 8, noted that he would continue to advance policies and programmes to promote gender mainstreaming. According …

Edo State Government is collaborating with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the realisation of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s industrialisation drive, aimed at ensuring economic growth and development. Officials of the state government and UNIDO recently held a technical session with the heads of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to explore ways to fast …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Gunmen have abducted a serving senior Edo police officer, ASP Clement Amoko. He was abducted on Sunday morning at his residence, 2, Ohenhen Street, Off Iguikpe road, Useh Quarters, Benin City, Edo State. The armed men were said to have whisked the officer away in his private vehicle. A family source said the gunmen had through their …

*Restates call for State Police *NLTP, ranching & How to resolve farmer-herder clashes *Says FG can’t grab land  Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said that the task of building a society desired by all Nigerians is exerting and requires the contribution of all Nigerians. The challenge for everyone is “to build, not to destroy, to add to, …

President Biden said the Senate passing his $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill is a “giant step forward” to providing relief to Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic. “When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people help was on the way. Today I can say we’ve taken one more giant step forward on delivering on that promise — …