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Edo State Government in partnership with Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH has launched an Internship and Apprenticeship Skills Scheme for about 450 youths in the state. Managing Director, Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs), Ukinebo Dare, while addressing journalists in Benin City, said the internship programme will give youths in the state more opportunities to work and garner relevant job …

PEABODY, MA — A name forgotten on the Peabody World War II monument for 75 years — but never forgotten among those with whom the soldier served and among members of the Peabody Portuguese-American War Veterans Post 1 — is now where it rightfully belongs. Private Joseph P. Sousa was 22 years old when he was killed as the result …

By Okhide Em’ya David African Network for Environment and Economic  Justice( ANEEJ), insisted on Monday that Civil Societies must deepen Human Capital Development and Anti Corruption Crusade as a critical component of governance. ANEEJ stated this at the commencement of a 3-day workshop for capacity building for Civil Society Organizations and Journalists in Edo State.  The workshop with a theme: “Human Capital  Development, …

…As gov commits to deepening reforms, diversifying state’s economy for progress … says victory at poll has restored faith in democracy … emphasises ‘unity template’ to drive inclusive growth By Okhide Em’ya David Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, have been sworn-in for a second term in office, with the governor committing to …

 By Okhide Em’ya David A police station in Igueben, Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria was on Monday night attacked by Armed men who killed a police Inspector,  a constable, and carted away arms and ammunition. Some eye witnesses also disclosed that some policemen  were also severely wounded.   The Eyewitness said the armed men stormed the police station in …

By Okhide Em’ya David. Hearing in the case of alleged Murder between Edo State Government and Chief Johnson Atseleghe and 7 others on conspiracy, kidnapping and murder of the Okhaigele of Kolokolo Community in Ologbo Dukedom, Sunny Etchie could not commence again on Wednesday November 11, 2020, as scheduled.  The case was adjourned in the last sitting to the disappointment of the …

By Okhide Em’ya David A non Governmental Organization, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has asked the Nigerian Government to exonerate a foremost environmental activist and leader of the Ogoni People,  Ken Saro-Wiwa and the eight others who were executed by the Federal Government over alleged complicity in Murder in 1995. The Ogoni leaders  who were executed by  the  Late …

MASSACHUSETTS — The MBTA on Monday announced plans for deep service cuts across all modes of public transportation to help shore up a $579 million budget shortfall. The proposals are not yet final. The first public hearing is Tuesday night and more are scheduled through November. A final vote is scheduled for Dec. 7. The cuts, if approved, are not permanent — …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, will tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, 2020, be sworn into office for a second term at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, in Benin City. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, said the event will be held at the Tennis …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, dissolved the state executive council ahead of his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state. Obaseki said: “Since I …