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 MD/CEO of ECTS, Hauwa Dupe extol Governor  Obaseki Caring Spirit for Edo citizens... As Passengers appeal for extension of free transportation  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Edo City Transport Services, Mrs. Hauwa Dupe Ohikhuai has described His Excellency Godwin Obaseki as a Governor who places the wellbeing of Edo People first in all his agenda. Mrs. Hauwa stated this while speaking to  Journalists on the success recorded with Edo City free transport services as  directed by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to cushion the pains of Edo People due to the subsidy removal.  She attributed the success recorded so far to the Governor of Edo State for the provision of all necessary support and logistics for staff to implement the free transport and sustain the scheme since September 11, 2023. She noted that the turn out of travelers have increased to 90% as people are seen traveling to their villages to farm, to check on their age parents w...

 Subsidy Removal Palliative: Edo Residents Commend Governor Obaseki’s Free Transport Services  Edo state residents  has continued to praise  Governor Godwin Obaseki  for providing free transportation for all residents who ply Edo State Transport Services (ECTS)  which is meant to cushion  the effect of subsidy removal . Reports  gathered revealed that Edo City Transport Service commenced the free transport scheme since  11th of September 2023 for inter and intra city passengers across the State. Speaking with  some of the beneficiaries , Madam Utinyen Itohan expressed gratitude to Governor Obaseki for the free drive from Benin to Utowor  which she said   would not have been possible because she didn't have money to travel such a distance. ‘We are planning burial for this period and unfortunately I do not have 4,000 to pay to my destination but this free ride has made it possible for me to travel” Another passenger,Mrs Glor...

 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...

 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.