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      Mr. Uyiosa  Osamudiamen Fred                      Chairman of Edo Indigenous                 Investigations Committee on Rape Benin City: Edo indigenes under the aegis of Edo Indigenous Movement worldwide (EIM), also known as Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu and the Edo Police Commissioner to investigate the defilement of a two year old girl at Uronigbe community of Orhiomwon local government area of Edo State, and bring the culprit to book. The  group vowed not to rest on the issue until Justice prevailed. Speaking, the Chairman of Edo Indigenous Investigation Committee on Rape issues, Mr. Uyiosa Osamudiamen Fred said after a wide investigation, it was gathered that the 63 year old man name Mr. Sunday Igbinegha allegedly had a canal knowledge with the said 2 year old girl at urhonigbe community, saying, it occurred few weeks ago.  "When EPIA/EIM received the information, a committee was set up,

Edo State has recorded 72 new cases of coronavirus in the last 72 hours, even as the number of health workers infected with the virus has risen to 143 in the state, in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic. The Edo State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr. Andrew Obi, disclosed this in a virtual meeting of the State COVID-19 Taskforce, chaired by the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. He said the 72 new cases recorded in the last 72 hours were reported from a total of 640 samples collected within the time frame, adding that the state currently has 306 active cases. He added that within the 72-hour period, there were 34 new recoveries and three new deaths. According to him, “44 of the 72 new cases were reported at the Real-Time PCR Laboratory at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) while 28 were reported at Laboratory at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH).” Noting that the number of health workers infected have increased significantly, he said, “143 healthcare w

--- Do you shop cosmetics abroad or online? The chemical contents may vary from country to country  By Dr. Thomas Aneni, Executive Director, Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI) A global comparative study performed by the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals and 33 partner organizations including Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI), reveal that the same 39 products exists in 176 different versions worldwide. The products also contain several unwanted substances. Photo: Getty Images According to the global study, the chemical contents in cosmetics may differ from country to country Is your favorite product the same if you buy it abroad instead of in Nigeria? Does the version you find at your vacation destination abroad or when you shop online contain other ingredients you have to be aware of? The Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals set out to find the answers to these questions in cooperation with 33 NGOs from all over the world.   Many versions

The Edo State Government has urged stakeholders in the state's hospitality sector to ensure compliance with the health and safety precautions rolled out to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The charge was made by the Edo State COVID-19 Risk Communication Team during a meeting of the Association of Hotel Proprietors, Edo South, held in Benin City. Health Educator, Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ESPHDA), Mrs. Irene Uabor, said the sensitisation of stakeholders was necessary to drive compliance and enforcement, noting that the state government has rolled out guidelines applicable to the hospitality sector to check the spread of COVID19. According to her, "There's need for all relevant stakeholders to collaborate with government to halt the spread of COVID19. We are experiencing a very concerning twist with the new wave as more children are being infected. “There are new guidelines for the hoteliers and we want them to create a taskforce within the a

The Edo State Government has said that the suspension of schools’ resumption is applicable to all educational institutions in the state. The government noted that the directive would be reviewed on February 1, 2021, when the outcome of efforts to check the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state would be evaluated. Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., who disclosed this in a statement, said the state government is taking drastic measures to limit the spread of the virus and protect lives and livelihoods in the state. According to him, “The Edo State Government hereby announces that the suspension of schools’ resumption is applicable to all educational institutions in Edo State, from pre-school up to tertiary institutions. “This directive subsists till February 1, 2021, when efforts to check the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are to be reviewed.” He said the government is collaborating with communities and organisations on enlightenment and enforcements of