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Edo State Government has reiterated that all political parties in the state must obey the regulations spelt out in its gazette, aimed at curtailing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), in the conduct of their primary elections ahead of the September gubernatorial election in the state. The Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, made the call while receiving his Bayelsa …

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON A woman accused of killing her 19-year-old son with rat poison has given reasons for her action, saying she was tired of taking care of him because he was a sickler who has allegedly drained her financial, emotional and psychological resources. Mrs Elizabeth Iweniyi, mother of five, now in police custody committed the murderous act in Egbeta …

The Federal High Court in Edo State has restrained the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the APC from conducting any mode of primary election in the state, pending the determination of the suit filed, which is now adjourned to June 11, 2020. In his ruling, Hon. Justice M. G. Umar, gave the order …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Members of a criminal gang, led by one Osasu Osadolor, alleged to have gruesomely murdered and buried Barr Osobase Omo-Iyoha in a shallow grave, were among 56 criminal suspects paraded by newly redeployed commissioner of Police CP Johnson Babatunde Kokumo in Benin on Monday. Also paraded was a Libya returnee, one Olowode Sunday, 47 alleged to be …

BOSTON — The announcement June 1 that day care centers can resume operation in phase two of the Massachusetts reopening plan was a relief to some families that have been struggling to balance child care with the demands of working from home. But some families say the guidelines will make day cares less welcoming environments, and some day care operators …

Edo State Government has announced the recovery and discharge of 13 more coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, who have tested negative for the virus and cleared from the state’s isolation facilities. The state also recorded 14 new confirmed cases and five COVID-19 related deaths at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital Isolation Centre (SOHIC) and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), bringing the …

By Louis Odion, FNGE Apart from Fela and King Sunny Ade (KSA), Majek was arguably the nation’s next biggest cultural export and superstar that commanded global audience in the 90s and early this millennium. He belonged to the exclusive caste invested with multiple talents. In addition to a formidable stage presence in his prime accentuated by charming looks and facility …

The All Progressives Congress on Monday displayed the academic credentials of the six contestants in the forthcoming Edo State governorship primary. The six contestants are Governor Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Dr Pius Odubu, Chris Ogiemwonyi, Osaro Obazee and Matthew Aigbuhuenze Iduoriyekemwen. According to the document, Obaseki attended Saint Mathews Anglican Primary School from 1963 to 1968 for his primary …

Lady Janet Okwaraji, octogenarian mother of late Green Eagles Superstar, Samuel Okwaraji is dead. The death of the matriarch of Okwaraji family was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji on Monday. She was 83 years old. Lady Okwaraji is the mother of late Sam Okwaraji, an ace footballer and a patriotic Nigerian who died while playing for …

The governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu, has tested positive for coronavirus, Vanguard reports. Ikpeazu had gone into isolation before his result returned positive, and had directed the deputy governor to act on his behalf. Disclosing this in a statement, on Monday, John Okiyi Kalu, the state’s commissioner for information said: “On Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered …