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United States-based advocacy group, Edo Diaspora Women has endorsed the exercise of citizens’ civil and political rights by way of peaceful protests and accordingly supported the position of the Nigerian youths. The organization, in a statement at the weekend, signed by its founder, Mrs. Adesuwa Omoruyi Obasohan, spoke against the backdrop of the  recent precarious situation in Nigeria, arising from …

Alltimepost.com is retracting a story earlier posted that Ecumenical Centre, the Iconic Unifying Inter-denominational Worship Centre In Abuja went in flames. The report was picked from AIT by one of our correspondents and the channel was so credited. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has since refuted the AIT report, denying there was fire on the church building. In a …

An angry mob on Saturday  Morning in Benin City raided the  Edo State Government Covid-19 Warehouse on Medical Store road, at the  State capital, carting away large consignment of reserved food for palliatives, strategic grains and medicals items mainly immunization pharmaceutical Products. The raid which looked like the early part of the #EndSARS Protests aimed at tackling  extra judicial killings …

Edo State Ministry of Youths and the State Waste Management Board have embarked on a cleanup exercise of streets in Benin City and other major towns across the state after the #ENDSARS protests. Commissioner for Youths, Hon. Damian Lawani, who led some youths in the clean-up exercise, said their action became necessary in an effort to rid the streets of …

Edo State Government through the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) in conjunction with Songhai Labs Cameroon has rolled out technology innovation and capacity building opportunities that would benefit not less than 10,000 youths in the state to drive inclusive growth. Managing Director of EdoJobs, Ukinebo Dare, in a chat with journalists, said that the partnership is aimed at boosting …

Traders in Edo State have congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election in the September 19 election, hailing the governor for his ease of doing business reforms and the ongoing construction of the Benin River Port. A cross-section of the traders from the International Morning Market Benin (IMMB), who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the state capital, expressed appreciation …

Federal and State Governments plans to investigate police brutality and prosecute erring police officers, create new State-based Security and Human Rights Committees, would be a game-changer in ensuring an end to impunity in Nigeria, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, (SAN), said on Thursday. According  to him, the plans include provision of compensation to victims of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) …

The President Said #EndSARS Protesters Turned Violent Despite Govt Concessions. President Muhammadu Buhari has told former Nigerian leaders that #EndSARS protesters ‘gradually turned violent’ after the government conceded to their demands. PREMIUM TIMES reported Friday’s virual meeting the president had with all former living Nigerian leaders. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and heads of security agencies also attended the meeting. Details of the meeting …

Senior U.S. officials today held a virtual Signing Ceremony to formally launch the new U.S.-led Call to Action on Women’s Economic Empowerment, along with 31 UN Member States, representing every region around the world. The Ceremony included remarks from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien, and Advisor …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet. The governor gave the assurance during an interactive meeting with youth groups at Government House, in Benin City, on Thursday. He said the crisis in the state following the hijack of the #ENDSARS protests is politically motivated. The meeting …