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Edo State threatens to sue ex-Governor Obaseki's commissioner over alleged defamation of Okpebholo

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Edo State threatens to sue ex-Governor Obaseki's commissioner over alleged defamation of Okpebholo

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The Edo State Government has threatened legal action against Hon. Ogbeide Faluyi-Isibor, a commissioner in the administration of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, over alleged defamation. DAILY POST reports that the government also issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the former Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology to publicly retract and apologise for the alleged criminal defamation made against it. In a statement signed by the Attor…See the Story

Okpebholo, Idahosa, Omoruyi, others preach unity, genuine leadership on Democracy Day

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Okpebholo, Idahosa, Omoruyi, others preach unity, genuine leadership on Democracy Day

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Edo Line Operations: Govt Announces June 27 As Commencement Date

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Edo Line Operations: Govt Announces June 27 As Commencement Date

ShareThe Edo State Government has announced that the newly rebranded Edo Line Transport Company will commence full operations on June 27, 2025. Governor Monday Okpebholo disclosed this during an inspection of the New Edo Line station on Tuesday, expressing satisfaction with the level of preparedness. “I’ve come to assess the ongoing work here at the... The post Edo Line Operations: Govt Announces June 27 As Commencement Date appeared first on Ne…See the Story

NDLEA Destroys Cannabis Farms, Arrests 39 Suspects In Edo

The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed two cannabis farms, arrested 39 suspected drug traffickers, and seized over 1.3 tonnes of illicit drugs in May. Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, the State Commander of the agency, disclosed this on Monday in Benin while presenting his first monthly operational scorecard. Ofoyeju said those arrested included 18 males and 21 females. He said that the two cannabis farms, measurin…Marijuana · Benin City See the Story

“The power of superiority between Benin and Yoruba will always be funny to me” – Cynthia Morgan vents

The post “The power of superiority between Benin and Yoruba will always be funny to me” – Cynthia Morgan vents appeared first on Kemi Filani. Nigerian former dance hall singer, Cynthia Morgan, now known as Madrina, has made an observation about Benin and Yoruba superiority. In an Instagram story, she revealed that she always finds it funny that Benin and the Yoruba struggle for power and superiority. Morgan said she learnt that Benin people got …Facebook · Benin City Read Article

Nosakhare College of Education Holds Maiden Convocation Ceremony, Graduates 79

Nosakhare College of Education Holds Maiden Convocation Ceremony, Graduates 79 By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City Nosakhare College of Education in Edo State on Wednesday churned out 79 graduates with a charge for the graduating students to deliver world-class teachers’ education to develop the nation’s education landscape. Speaking during the Maiden convocation ceremony of the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions and Award of certificates and f…Education · Benin City Read Article

Parents Demand Justice After Baby Contracts HIV from Alleged Unsafe Transfusion

BENIN CITY, Nigeria — A couple in Edo State, Mr. and Mrs. Praise Mumbor, has petitioned the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, alleging that their 19-month-old son, Jeremiah, contracted the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) following blood transfusions at a private hospital in Benin City. The child, born HIV-negative according to the parents and initial hospital records, reportedly began showing signs of illness earlier this…Justice · Benin City Read Article

Edo community protests alleged takeover of ancestral land

Members of the Amagba Adolor community in Oredo Local Government Area Edo, staged a peaceful protest at the Edo Government House and the..Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo Govt vows transparent use of public funds as Okpebholo prioritizes tangible development

Edo State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, has assured residents that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo is fully committed to the transparent and effective use of state resources, particularly those allocated to key development projects and programs. In a statement released in Benin City, Hon. Ohonbamu emphasized that every initiative embarked upon by the Okpebholo administration will be completed…Benin City · Benin City Read Article

Edo Residents Ignore Danger To Scoop Diesel From Fallen Tanker

Some residents of Benin City, Edo State capital on Tuesday threw caution to the winds when they besieged the scene of a fallen diesel tanker to scoop its leaked content. The incident occurred earlier on Tuesday at Ikpoba slope around a section of the road known for heavy vehicular traffic and challenging terrain for large trucks. Eyewitnesses report that the tanker which was fully loaded with diesel, lost control and overturned while navigating …Benin City · Benin City Read Article

👩‍🏫 AI teachers provide major academic progress in Nigeria

Students who used the AI teacher ChatGPT-4 improved their test results by 0.31 standard deviations, equivalent to 1.5 to 2 years of regular schooling.The program cost only $48 per student for six weeks and proved to be highly cost-effective compared to other educational interventions.The greatest effect was seen among female students and those with higher previous performance, while all students improved their results regardless of starting leve…Benin City · Benin City Read Article