Edo NBA calls for release of kidnapped member By Egwaoje Amarachi Linda. The Executive Committee of the Nigerian BAR Association NBA, has expressed concern over the increase in the number of abductions of Edo citizens and professionals . The Edo NBA's statement is coming on the hills of the kidnap of a member of the bar, Barr. Joshua Oseluanamen Anebokhae. The statement from the Executive Committee of the NBA, Benin branch, led by Nosa Francis Edo-Osagie, titled, "Sad note", addressed to the members, reads " is sad to inform you that our Colleague, Joshua Oseluanamen Anebuokhae, Esq. has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. It was gathered that the former Junior to Prince Collins Ogiegbean, past chairman of the Lion Bar was kidnapped yesterday, 15th September, 2023, along Asaba Road. The Chairman is in smart touch with the Police and other relevant security agencies to ensure that Joshua, an Alumnus of Ambrose Alli Uni...
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NUJ Federated Chapel holds Annual Lecture, Federated Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council has announced to hold its 2023 Annual Lecture on 28th September 2023 at the Edo NUJ Event hall. This was disclosed in a meeting held by the organizing committee in the Chapel Secretariat at NUJ signed by the Chairman organizing Committee , Prince Leo Eziekiel and Secretary Pastor Confidence Osarumwense ahead of the event. The event which has the Theme Unraveling the Nexus of bad governance and irregular migration: The Media as a Catalyst for Desired Change would be delivered by Mr. Nevile Onebamhoi Obakhedo under the distinguished Chairmanship of Prof. Henry Oghator. According to the statement, Apostle Gordon Ada Osaigede of Spirit and Life Bible Family Bible Church would also be decorated as Patron of the Chapel while the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe would also be honoured respectively.
Enogie Of Evboesi Urges Hon Iyamu To Remain Dedicated In Piloting Orhionmwon South ...As Hon Iyamu Extols Enogie For His Roles In Emerging As A Policymaker Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin The Enogie of the Duke of Evboesi Dukedom,His Royal Highness, Enogie Festus Iduozee has urged the Honourable member representing Orhionmwon South Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Bright Aitenguoba Iyamu to remain focus and dedicated in piloting the affairs of the people and indigenes of the Orhionmwon South Constituency. His Royal Highness, Enogie Festus Iduozee made the admonition when the Policymaker, accompanied by some Leaders of the PDP, alongside with members of his Campaign Council, and some Councillors of Orhionmwon Legislative Arm paid a 'thank you' visit to the Enogie in his own domain, Evboesi town, Benin city, Edo state. Enogie Festus Iduozee also advised Hon. Bright Aitenguoba Iyamu to be magnanimous in victory and cautioned him to remain purpose driven in ac...
Edo LG Election:Free, Fair and Peaceful: Prince Atsheleghe By Osariemen Idiaghe The Local Government elections held across the 18 local government areas of Edo state has been described as free, fair and very peaceful. This assertion was made by the Iyasere of Warri kingdom, Prince Johnson Atsheleghe at ward 10, Ikpoba-Okha in Ologbo during the local government elections on Saturday The election witnessed large turn out of voters and early arrival of voting materials despite the heavy early morning down pour. Prince Johnson Atsheleghe praised the EDSIEC for a organizing a violent free election. According to him " The election was peaceful, free and fair, devoid of violence that sometimes characterize elections. The people came out in their large numbers to cast their votes for PDP because ward 10 unit 13 is dominated by PDP supporters.
Edo Govt. Commence Installation of Internet Facility for Edo NUJ Secretariat By Osariemen Idiaghe The Edo state government have commenced the process of installing a 24-hour internet facility at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Edo State Council Benin city, with a visit by representatives of the Cyber firm handling the installation. The visit was for a feasibility study where the officials assessed the coordinates. The officials were received by the Chairman of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, Comrade Festus Alenkhe in company of the Secretary, Andy Egbon. It would be recalled that the state Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki had on Wednesday July 19, 2023 during a hang out with journalists at the Press Centre in Benin city promised to link the Edo NUJ Secretariat to the state government fibre optic.
Group Harps on Need For Eradication of Harmful Practices Against Women By Osariemen Idiaghe The need for eradication of social/cultural harmful practices against women and the girl child in the society have been harped upon. A Group known as WomenAid Collective (WACOL) in collaboration with Fifty-fifty (50/50) Action Women took the stand at a Town Hall meeting held in Benin City. The town hall meeting with the theme " To Promote and Protect women's Rights and end all forms of discrimination and violence against women" had in attendance various stakeholders from civil society organizations, FIDA, the media, Edo state ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues, the Judiciary, community leaders among others. Among the social cultural harmful practices against women which stakeholders frowned at include widowhood practices, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), forced and early marriages, gender disparity among others. A Resource Person who is a Lecturer at th...
MD SAMOTACA Electronics, Commends Edo Journalists For Contributing To The Economic growth of Edo State . By Our Reporter The Managing Director of SAMOTACA Electronics, Chief Sam Otasowie, has commended Journalists in the State for their contribution to the growth of SAMOTACA Electronics over the years. Commending Media Practitioners for partnering with his organization over the years , he asserted that the partnership has led to the Economic development and advancement of the state. Chief Sam Otasowie stated this while receiving Executive and members of Federated chapel of Edo NUJ who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Benin city. According to him, part of what led to the growth of SAMOTACA Electronics is the balance reportage of the media and adequate publicity which endeared his business name as an household name in Edo State. " When you started by saying that SAMOTACA is a big name that rings bell in Edo State and Ni...