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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has hailed fathers for their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to providing for the needs of children and other members of the family and working assiduously to ensure a cohesive society. The governor, who said this in commemoration of Fathers’ Day, maintained that men play critical roles in homes, workplace and the society and deserve …

As the rain falls intensify in Edo State, thegovernmenthas warned residents, especially those living in flood-prone areas, to desist from dumping refuse in water ways. The government noted that the indiscriminate dumping of dirt and refuse into gutters and other water channels can cause blockage, leading to avoidable flooding. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication …

*Healthcare funding increases with Stimulus package, VP adds Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic globally, the Buhari administration will not relent in its efforts towards improving the country’s healthcare infrastructure and economy, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has said. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) said the government was creating more jobs for millions of Nigerians in different …

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako Ward 10, Mr. Oshawo Stephen, has dismissed claims that the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as a member of the party has been lifted, insisting that the ward executives stand by their suspension of the erstwhile National Chairman of the APC.    In a statement, Mr. Stephen said the ward executives …

…VP says rapes, sexual assaults are blemishes “on our collective humanity” as a people The Buhari administration is working harder to deal decisively with the problem of rape and gender-based violence in Nigeria, together with State governments across the county, and all other stakeholders, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo said on Thursday. He noted that every form of sexual assault …

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has said his political ideology was all about the people. He said this while responding to questions about his political ideology since he recently left the “progressives” to join the Peoples Democratic Party which some claim is a party of conservatives. Obaseki said this soon after he stepped out of the PDP National …

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Etsako Ward 10, Mr. Oshawo Stephen, has dismissed reports that the suspension of the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has been lifted. Stephen said this in a statement hours after Emuakemeh Sule, Secretary of Ward 10, said 17 members out of 26 signed the resolution lifting Oshiomhole’s suspension. Oshiomhole was …

“An open culture of tolerance, honesty and discussion is the best way to safeguard innocence, not destroy it.” “Make sure they know if something ever makes them uncomfortable, they have every right to firmly say so and/or walk away from the situation.””Ban most Disney princess movies and Barbie; instead enrol them in a martial arts class that emphasises strength, independence …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Friday said he came to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after much consultation nationwide promising that he would bring the party to winning ways again and that he visited the secretariat to formally register with the party. He was received by members of the State Executive of the PDP led by the state …

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, requesting the immediate arrest and prosecution of 10 soldiers who allegedly killed three policemen and two civilians. The 10 officers were recently charged by the police alongside the suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, popularly called Wadume, who was arrested …