AKHERE GODWIN, Benin The Zambian Minister of Labour, Comrade Fackson Shamenda says Nigeria is now the true leader on the African continent after taking the back seat for so many years. Speaking during a visit to Governor Adams Oshiomhole in Benin City, Wednesday, Comrade Shamenda said it was a shame …
Read More »Edo assembly reverses suspension of Ovia South West council chairman; tension still high
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday reversed the suspension of the Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area, Mr Morrison Ogunoroba-Ovia, by the councillors. The reversal was contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Clerk of the assembly, Mr James Omoataman. Despite the action of the …
Read More »Edo NLC says State’s Council Chairmen are fraudulent; Lauds Oshiomhole’s directive on salaries
AKHERE Godwin, Benin The organised Labour in Edo state, has come down hard on local government chairmen in the state, alleging that many of them were defrauding their councils at the expense of workers and the overall development of their areas. They, therefore, commended the state Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, …
Read More »Save us from land grabbers, Ogba Zoo cries to Edo government
AKHERE Godwin,Benin The management of Ogba Zoological Garden and Natural Park in Edo State has raised alarm over massive encroachment by land grabbers on its host communities- namely, Utagban and Ogbaneki. Chief Executive of the Zoo, Mr. Andy Enahire in an open letter addressed to Governor Adams Oshiomhole also decried …
Read More »Oshiomhole rewards kids cup winners with scholarships
AKHERE Godwin,Benin Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has offered scholarships to pupils of Eyanogie Primary School who emerged Champions in the 7th edition of the Channels National Kids Football Competition held in Lagos. The Governor who announced the scholarships offer to the pupils and other incentives at a reception …
Read More »Suspected cultists among others paraded in Benin
AKHERE Godwin,Benin Twelve suspected kingpins of some cult groups operating in Edo state were among the 98 suspects arraigned before the Special Magistrate Court that sat Tuesday in Benin Edo state capital. The Special Magistrate court it was gathered was set up by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice …
Read More »Edo NULGE protest turns bloody
AKHERE Godwin Benin PANDEMONIUM broke out Tuesday in Benin City,Edo state capital as a commercial cab driver and some members of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Edo State chapter sustained series of injuries while protesting unpaid differential salary arrears of two and eight months. The protesters who …
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