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Edo Bizman Bring Succor To NUJ By Elvis Omoregie Benin City:  Benin City-based business man Albert Obazee, has given succor to Edo State council, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) when he  donated 1000 litres of diesel and an internet  Router .                                 Mr. Albert Obaze presenting the internet router to NUJ Chairman,                                 Roland Osakwe, JP at the NUJ, Press Center Obaze who is the CEO of Eric Duke Properties Ltd, said the gesture was to support journalists in the State and minimize the stress in discharging their constitutional role to the society. The bizman said he was move by the darkness that enveloped the NUJ Secretariat when he visited the premises with some friends to unwind at about 7:45pm on Monday. He noted that the NUJ, though, the fourth estate of the realm doesn't benefit from the national allocation on like other arms of government such as the executive, judiciary and legislature. According to him, &q

NWFL Champions Shield: Rivers Angels laud Referee Peace Ikerebe ...... Gave reason for their loss to Bayelsa By Isaac Eranga                                                          Ref. Peace Ikerebe The team manager (TM) of Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt - Matilda Otuene, has commended the performance of Referee Peace Ikerebe of Edo State Football Referees Council in the National Woman Football League (NWFL) Champions Shield match between the 2018 AITEO Cup Champions Rivers Angels and league Champions Bayelsa Queens on Saturday 24th August, 2019, in Samson Siasia stadium in Yenagoa. Matilda Otuene made this commendation recently while chatting with the Social Reporters Sports via telephone conversation, over their 0-2 loss to Bayelsa Queen's. She said despite the loss, kudos needed to be given to Referees Peace and her assistants for for being fair and firm in the course of the match. "I am satisfied with the way the match was being officiated by

Late Obaseki left a profound legacy in Nigeria Football, says Edo Referees Council By Isaac Eranga Benin: The Edo State Football Referees Council said late Chief Oyuki Obaseki, the Ohe of Benin Kingdom left an indelible mark in football development in Nigeria. They made this assertion when Executives and Elders of the Council paid a condolence visit to the family of the late football icon. Speaking, the State Chairman, Mr. Johnbull Nosa Okundolor said Chief Obaseki brought about increase in the indemnity of football referees in Nigeria, hence, reducing corruption in the football community. He said the former league management committee (LMC) Chairman brought a system of informing referees of their match appointments, a week before the match. This according to Mr. Okundolor, was to bring about adequate preparation for matches. "Late Chief Oyuki Obaseki was a man of integrity and transparency who used his personality to correct some anomalies in the Nigeria Football

BREAKING: CMD Irrua Specialist Hospital Kidnapped By Festus Alenkhe in Londo The Chief Medical Director of Irrua Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo state, Prof. Sylvanus Okogbeni has been kidnapped by some daredevil kidnappers.  Two mobile policemen attached to him were fatally wounded and now in a life threatening state. The incident happened this afternoon at Ramat Park, Ikpoba Hill in Benin city. According to report, the professor who was on his way to Irrua with his security escort was attacked by some vicious and deadly gunmen who overtook his vehicle and suddenly opened fire.  OLIKA REPORTERS learnt that the hoodlums who came with 2 cars, a Lexus jeep and a Toyota Voltron had the Jeep driven by a young female who was said to be the leader of the gang. Some eye witnesses said ,she gave directive to the men to open fire. Two of the mobile policemen were first brought down before they finally abducted the Chief Medical Director to unknown destination. While the hoodlums w

14-year-old JSS 111 pupil in Enugu State has confessed to the police that she was never kidnapped but willingly left home to see her boyfriend contrary to the alarm raised by the parents that she had been kidnapped. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said this in a statement on Saturday in Enugu. He described as false the kidnap alarm raised by Mr Frank Anioma, over his daughter, Miss Kosisochukwu Anioma. He said that Anioma took to the social media to announce his daughter’s kidnap as well as reported to the police. Amaraizu said that the fake kidnap alarm was raised on Aug. 22 and the police operatives of the Anti-Kidnap Unit immediately swung into action. He said that contrary to the fake social media hype, fresh facts had emerged on the purported fake kidnapping incident. According to him, Kosisochukwu was never abducted by anyone and that she willingly left their home. He said that Anioma’s daughter went to the park at Holy Ghost withou

NRA 2019 Promotional Examination Holds National By Isaac Eranga, Benin The annual promotion examination of the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA took place today Saturday, August 24th, 2019, across the states of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Speaki ng shortly before the exam, the Secretary General of the Association, Dr Sulieman Omezia, said all was set for the conduct as guidelines were being rolled out to the councils, examination supervisors and candidates.  This was contained in a circular released from the National Secretariat titled; 2019 Nigeria Football Referees Association Promotion Examination Technical and Administrative Guidelines, signed by the Secretary General, Dr Suleiman Omezia and  made available by the National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kelechi. The circular  states further: "All appointed Supervisors/Invigilators and Councils must comply with the instructions in order to have a hitch-free examination. Furthermore,

Edo Govt partners Connected Advocacy Group on job creation By Isaac Eranga                                           4th from right- Hon. Dr. Felix Akhabue, JP, 3rd from right- Prince Israel                                               Orekha, and others in the course of the courtesy visit. Benin City: The Edo State government said it is ready to synergize with the Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative (CAYDI) in creating decent jobs for youths of the State. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Employment, Cooperatives and Job creation, Hon. (Dr.) Felix Akhabue, when top Management Staff of CAYDI recently paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He said the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is saddled with the responsibility of creating decent job opportunities for Edo youths in a bid to reducing crimes and criminality in the State.                                              Hon. Dr. Felix Akhabue, JP Hon Akha

NWA, FISSAN protest marginalization of firm domicile  in Edo community By Elvis Omoregie Orhionmwon: Nigerian Welders Association an affiliate of United Labour Congress ( NWA) Zone H Benin, and the Association of Filters Senior Staffs of Nigeria (FISSAN), yesterday, protested the marginalization meted on them by the Oilserv Company Ltd domiciled in Oben in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. The protest which lasted for several hours, led to the barricading of the main entrance leading to the company with heavy trucks and other items while chanting war songs  and bearing placards with different inscriptions. It took the intervention of the Nigeria Army to bring the situation under control that was almost degenerating into a free-for- all. Addressing newsmen during the protest at the community, the  chairman, NWA, Mr. Idemudia Osagiaro, said they decided to resort to protest due to the violation of the agreement reached with the company and the continuous margina

Malawi court sentences 3 for killing boy with albinism A Malawi court has convicted and sentenced three people to death for killing a person with albinism. The "three were found guilty of [murder and possessing human tissue] and have been sentenced to death," judiciary spokeswoman Agness Patemba told the AFP news agency on Wednesday. The court found Douglas Mwale, Fontino Folosani and Sophie Jere guilty of murdering Priscott Pepuzani in 2015 using a metal bar and a hoe handle. The trio chopped off Pepuzanis limbs and buried the rest of the body in a garden. The sentence was handed down in the western town of Mchinji on Tuesday. This is the second death sentence handed down in the country in the past three months. Another man was sentenced to death in May for murdering a teenager with albinism - the first time the death penalty had been handed down in such a case - though he has not been executed. Malawi has not carried out any executions since 1994, with deat

SPORTS Mikel, Nwaekeme help Trabzonspor reach Europa League playoffs Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi was in action on Thursday as Trabzonspor beat Sparta Prague 2-1 at the Medical Stadium to seal a place in the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League. The  News Agency of Nigeria  reports that Trabzonspor booked their passage into the next round after a 4-3 aggregate win. Mikel came in as a substitute for Alexander Sarloth 11 minutes from time, while Anthony Nwaekeme was in action for 90 minutes in the game. t the Dynama Stadium, Minsk, Ola Aina was in action in Torino’s 1-1 away draw against FC Shakhtyor Soligarsk of Belarus. READ ALSO:  Harry Kane aiming to keep Sterling in the shade Aina was introduced as a substitute for Cristian Ansaldi in the 62nd minute of the encounter. Torino progressed to the next round after a 6-1 aggregate win. New Super Eagles invitee, Joe Aribo was an unused substitute in Scottish side, Glasgow Rangers 3-1 home win against FC

 We need Peace for sustainable development in Nigeria, says Peace Corps boss By Akpomejero Friday Benin Benin: The National Commandant of the Peace Corps, Dr. Dickson Akoh said Nigeria needed peace and unity across the country for meaningful development to take place. He called on Nigerian youths to contribute to the developmental stride of President Buhari, by making good  use of their time in promoting peaceful gestures and in building a better Society. He made this call in a workshop held in Benin city. While speaking on the theme: Let's Give Peace a Chance, Dr Akoh  said the bill seeking the recognition of Peace Corps of Nigeria as a legal agency by the federal government has passed second reading on the floor of the current National Assembly, and that  President Muhammadu Buhari recognized the Peace Corps but he's  waiting for availability of funds to maintain the body before it could be signed into law. Doctor Akoh commended the men of the Corps for helping t

President Muhammadu Buhari joins members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in congratulating Chief John Odigie Oyegun on his 80th birthday, describing him as a true example of a patriot and democrat. Odigie Oyegun President Buhari congratulates Chief Oyegun on the milestone, which has been highlighted with memories of great achievements like turning a Permanent Secretary at the age of 30, winning a gubernatorial election in the early 50s, and providing visionary leadership to unseat an incumbent government for the first time in Nigeria’s history. The President affirms that the former chairman of All Nigeria’s Peoples Party (ANPP) and APC set a standard for consistency, honesty and integrity in Nigeria’s politics as he championed the building of strong democratic institutions, and promoted the virtue of looking beyond elections and positions to grow and unifying the nation for posterity. The President rejoices with family members, friends and associates of the forme

Group Donates Housing Block to Edo Leprosy Home It was an unforgettable day for the inmates and indigenes of Ogan community in Orhionmwon local government area, of Edo state when a group under the aegis of Edo Community E.V. Kassel based in Germany donated a housing block of 4 unit 8 rooms fittings with toilet and kitchen worth over 8 million Naira to Ossiomo Specialist Hospital in Ogan. The donation is coming amid the current economic hardship and high cost of living in the country. Presenting the 4unit block to the hospital management and the Hon. Commissioner for Health Edo state, Dr. David Osifo in company of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, for commissioning on behalf of Mr Lando Treasure Eguavoen, President, Edo Community Kassel Comrade Osayamen Samson (member), gave the reason for the donation, as one that is very timely after a careful observation of some of the buildings in the hospital the last time they visited, that the group thought it wise to put

Mayaki files petition against Obaseki, Shaibu, Ogie at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over abuse of office                                          Prince John Mayaki An APC chieftain and former Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Prince John Mayaki has filed a petition against the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu and the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie at the Code of Conduct Tribunal for abuse of office and breach of the constitution. The seasoned journalist who has been at the heart of a campaign demanding accountability and adherence to the rule of law from the Edo state government submitted the petition on Friday, August 9th, at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja. The Petition is centered on the partial inauguration of the 7th Edo Assembly orchestrated by Governor Godwin Obaseki in connivance with the other parties named and the refusal of the Governor to follow the resolution of both arms of the National Assembl

Edo 2020 LOC: Edo Referees boss hail Obaseki over appointment of immediate past Chairman .......Edo FIFA badged Referee enlisted to officiate coming All African Games By Isaac Eranga Benin City: The Chairman of Edo Football Referee Council, Mr. Johnbull Nosa Okundolor has commended Gov. Godwin Obaseki over the appointment of the immediate past Chairman of the Council and National Vice President 1 of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA), FIFA Faith Irabor as member of the Local Organising Committee for the National Sports Festival, tagged Edo 2020. Mr. Oknudolor made this commendation in Benin while commenting on the state of football in Edo State. He said the inclusion of FIFA Faith Irabor will boost sports development in the State in particular and Nigeria in general, describing it as round peg in round hole. "FIFA Faith Irabor is an astute Sports Administrator and a CAF Match Commissioner that has made Nigerians proud, especially in international outings. He

How an Italian farmer found a better way to grow tomatoes – without soil Hydroponics farm like this one in Tuscany could help grow vegetables more efficiently. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP AFP news@thelocal.it @thelocalitaly @SRHealthAdvocat The Italian tomato is prized around the world, but its reputation has soured in recent years over reports of mafia infiltration, slave labour and toxic fires that poison water sources. Southern  Europe's biggest hydroponics farm is out to change all that, by growing pesticide-free crops in environmentally friendly greenhouses -- and getting bees to do the hard work . Set among organic vineyards in Tuscany, Sfera Agricola was launched in 2015 by Luigi Galimberti as a response to repeated UN warnings that food production will need to increase sharply to feed the growing global population. "The UN reminds us every year that by 2050 there will be 10 billion of us, and we'll need double the amount of water and double th

World Breast Feeding Week: Group emphasized the importance of Breastfeeding By Our Correspondents The Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative Prince Israel Orekha said breastfeeding contributes positively to the nation's economy, employers, families and communities.                                         Prince Israel Orekha Prince Orekha said this in Benin City while charting with the Social Reporters News Service as part of celebration of the 2019 World Breastfeeding Week. He said before a baby is born, the uterus protects him or her from most of the germs to which the mother is exoosed to. "After birth, the mother's milk continues to protect against many of the viruses, bacteria and parasites to which the baby is now exposed. "Several substances in breastmilk not only prevent diseases; some stimulate and strengthen the development of the baby's immature immune system. This results to better health,