NGOs in association with the United Nations and religious communities in the globe are raising their voices on the need to correct inappropriate persecution and human rights violation against a religious group in South Korea named Shincheonji Church of Jesus. 11 NGOs including European Coordination of Associations and Individuals for …

…says Edo voters have confidence in Buhari, INEC, Police, others A civil society group based in Edo State, Concerned Citizens of Edo State, has challenged Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 gubernatorial election in the state, to parade his achievements while he …

The Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s newly recruited teachers have strengthened the state’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme as part of strategy to build a vibrant workforce to drive the state’s industrial growth. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, in a …

A civil society group, Forum for Progressive Governance and Accountability, has sent its get-well-soon message to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, after testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), few days ago. Secretary of the group, Ohunyon Festus Egbenososa, …

Not less than 3,500 farmers in Edo State have benefited from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Independent Farmers Initiative (IFI) designed to boost food security in the state’s post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy. Addressing the farmers at the flag off of the initiative in Umegbe Community, Oredo Local Government Area, Commissioner for Agriculture and …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the state government will continue to prioritise policies aimed at reducing inequality and engendering inclusive growth. Obaseki, who said this in commemoration of the World Population Day, marked every July 11, noted that his administration will strengthen policy frameworks and …

…case up for hearing on Wed, July 14 The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, risks arrest if he fails to appear in Court on July 14, for the continuation of the hearing of the alleged N700m money laundering case preferred against him by the Economic and …

Teachers in Edo State have described the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, as responsive, people-centered and knowledge-driven, noting that his achievements and reforms in the state’s education sector are unprecedented and have continued to receive both national and international commendations and adoption. In a statement, the teachers under the aegis …

The chairman of the Edo State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Sir Roland Osakue has assured all the political parties contesting the 19 September governorship election in the state of equal media coverage of their activities. He also assured of factual and balanced repotage. Sir Roland Osakue …

BENIN CITY- Following what they described as life changing interventions, the people of Edo Central and North Senatorial Districts in Edo State, have commended World Bank, European Union (EU) and Edo State Employment and Expenditure for result (SEEFOR) for creating youth employment as well as improving the general economic well …