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in Big Story, EnTELLtainmentObaseki Attends MOWAA African Arts Weekend in Italy, Hails Efforts to Preserve African Arts and Culture
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has applauded ongoing efforts to preserve African arts and foster spaces where new generations of artists can thrive. Obaseki spoke at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) African Arts Weekend in Venice, Italy, a platform aimed at promoting contemporary African art and culture. The event, organised by the […] More
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NABTEB Releases NBC/NTC Examination Results; Says 44, 000 Candidates Record Five Credits, Including English and Maths, Deplores Slight Increase in Malpractices
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board, (NABTEB) with headquarters in Benin City, Edo State, has released results of the June/July 2024 In-School National Business Certificate (NBC) and the National Technical Certificate (NTC) Examinations with 44, 000 candidates out of the 67, 340 who sat for the tests, representing 55 percent, scoring five credits and […] More
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Our Suspension was Unconstitutional – Okogbe, Recalled Edo Assembly Member; Takes Exception to Being Labelled Fetish Without Evidence
One of the two members of the Edo State House of Assembly who were recalled on Wednesday after five months of suspension, Donald Okogbe, on Thursday faulted the process of their suspension, which he said was “completely unconstitutional”. Okogbe also expressed his displeasure at their being labelled fetish without any evidence of such, describing the […] More
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Delta University of Science and Technology Gets Medical College
The building of a College of Medical Sciences has been approved for the Delta State University of Science and Technology, (DSUST), Ozoro, in Isoko North local government area of the state. This was part of decisions reached on Wednesday, at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. […] More
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Delta Government Set to Distribute 12,000 Bags of Fertilisers to Farmers to enhance Food Security
To improve efforts at promoting food security in the state, the Delta State government said on Monday that it would be distributing 12,000 bags of fertilisers to farmers.This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Dr. Kinglsey Emu during a meeting with farmers at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.Dr. Emu said […] More
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in PoliticsDrama in Edo as Shaibu, Reinstated Deputy Governor, Inspects Projects in Absence of Governor Obaseki; Govt Appeals to IGP to Save State from Anarchy
With Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, away on a one-month leave days after the September 21 governorship election in the state lost by his ruling People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the reinstated deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, on Monday took charge of the affairs of the state, inspecting some on-going projects like the […] More
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in NewsASUU Zonal Coordinator Escapes from Kidnappers
The Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Monday Igbafe, has escaped from his kidnappers. Igbafe, a professor of political science at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in Esan West local government area of Edo State, was abducted Saturday night as he was about to drive into his residence and taken […] More
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in NewsNigeria @ 64: Restore Fuel Subsidy, Security, Edo CSOs Urge FG, Say Political Leaders are Wicked
Amidst excruciating economic hardship in the country, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Edo State on Tuesday took to the streets of Benin to demand from President Bola Tinubu, the restoration of fuel subsidy, improved security, return to unicameral legislature, among others. The group, which included African Network for Environment and Economic Justice […] More
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Governor Oborevwori Unveils Major Plan to Revive Sapele’s Industrial Glory with 15km Road Overhaul
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to restore the lost glory of Sapele as a once thriving industrial and commercial hub. Towards this end, infrastructure in the ancient city is being revamped with the award of contracts for the construction of over 15 kilometres of internal roads. Governor Obrevwori disclosed this on Friday at […] More
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Oborevwori Urges FG Contractor to Accelerate Repairs on Benin-Asaba Highway, Citing Slow Progress
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to the contractor engaged by the federal government to fix the failed portion of the Benin-Asaba highway to quickly complete the road to save motorists from the agony they are presently passing through navigating this portion of the road.Oborevwori, who spoke through the state commissioner for works (Rural […] More
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Oborevwori Inaugurates World Bank’s ‘Nigeria for Women Project’
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, in Asaba, the state capital, inaugurated the Steering Committee of Nigeria for Women Project, NFWP, (A World Bank Initiative) where he underscored the abilities of women to birth social change and contribute their unique skills to the governance process.Governor Oborevwori, who called for the deepening of women’s economic […] More
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Edo Government Cracks Down on Illegal Revenue Collectors Extorting Traders and Drivers in Markets and Motor Parks
The Edo State Government on Wednesday ordered the arrest and prosecution by law enforcement agencies, of any person involved in the act of extortion of commercial vehicle drivers and traders across the state or found disturbing the peace in motor parks and marketplaces under the guise of revenue collection. Frowning at the activities of some […] More