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The Esama of Benin Kingdom - Chief Sir Dr.  Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion has lauded the developmental stride of the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council - Comrade Festus Alenkhe, JP. He said the coming of Festus Alenkhe has brought credibility to the journalism profession in Edo State. The Esama of Benin said this while receiving members of Edo NUJ who was in his house to felicitate with him on occasion of his 88th birthday. "You are trying to have a footmark in Edo NUJ so that your name can remain indelible. Carry on", said the Esama. Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Edo NUJ - Comrade Festus Alenkhe thanked the Esama for welcoming Edo Journalists to his house. He highlighted his achievements since assumption of office.  "We believe in your style both local and global. We are going to join you from this moment till the last day of your birthday because you remain Edo journalists Grand Patron for life. Your activities are well known all over th

  Newly elected Chairman of Federated Chapel- Mercy Onyenwenli receiving handshake from Festus Alenkhe, Edo NUJ Chairman Elections of candidate into various positions in Federated chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, have been conducted in Benin.  The election which was conducted by the Treasurer of the Council - Comrade Solomon Obusoyan, was witnessed by the Secretary of the Council- Comrade Andy Egbon and journalists from other chapels was adjudged free, fair, and credible. 18 members were accredited to vote.  At the end of the election, Comrade Mercy Onyenwenli emerged the Chairman. She scored 17 votes to defeat his rival - Timothy Omobude who pulled out of the contest less than 24 hours before the election.  Other elected executives who were returned unopposed included: Ighomuaye Lucky (Secretary), Anita Erhenhi (Treasurer), and Justy Oteri (Financial Secretary). Speaking after administering the oath of office, the Chairman of Edo NUJ- Comrade Festus

  The Federated chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NuJ), Edo State Council has revealed the date of elections into various positions in the chapel.  This revelation was made by the Chairman of the caretaker committee, Dr Isaac Eranga in Benin City. He said all was set for a credible election that will usher in new leadership that will pilot the affairs of the chapel for the next three years. He said the election will take place on Wednesday 25 August, 2022, at the NUJ old conference hall.  Dr. Eranga who is an international awards wining journalist and the President of Pan-African Online Journalists Association (POJA), thanked the Edo NUJ Executives led by Comrade Festus Alenkhe for giving the caretaker committee enough time to put the chapel in order and to organize a credible election.  "I want to use this medium to urge all members of the Federated chapel to maintain high level of decorum, as Federated chapel is one unified entity. We shall give no room for mischief mak

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, meet with the Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike and other governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State. The meeting is the second time Obi would meet with Wike after dumping the PDP and declaring his presidential ambition. Obi’s meeting was disclosed via Twitter by former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko. Mimiko disclosed that the meeting was held yesterday night. Others in attendance include, former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke; former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwanbo; Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom; Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Mohammed Adoke and several others. Sharing a photograph of the meeting, Mimiko wrote:  “Nice to share some time last night with @GovWike @Donald_Duke @PeterObi @HEDankwambo @GovSamuelOrtom @GovernorIkpeazu, Mohammed Adoke SAN and many other friends.” Politicians and statesmen in the South-South region were also at the meeting. After the clo

By Isaac Eranga Comrade Festus Alenkhe (left) and Barr. Eghosa Aganmwonyi (right) Benin City: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has collaborated with the Benin Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BENCCIMA) in promoting made in Nigeria goods in Edo State. Speaking during a courtesy visit made to Edo NUJ by members of the 2022 Edo Trade Fair Planning Committee, the Chairman of Edo NUJ- Comrade Festus Alenkhe emphasized the importance of trade fair in the socioeconomic development of a state. He assured the committee members of the Union's readiness to synergize with them in promoting made-in-Nigeria goods, saying the media is a key stakeholder in the issue. "I want to urge you people to set up a subcommittee on publicity in order to have a strong voice and to ensure that the right information is being passed across all length and breadth of Edo State", he said. Festus Alenkhe used the medium to call on the Federal Government of Nig

  Members of Edo State Football Referees Council today joined their counterparts across Nigeria to write the 2022 Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA) promotional examinations. The candidates include those writing from RIT (Referees in training) to grade 3; grade 3 to grade 2; and grade 2 to grade 1. Speaking, the Chairman of Edo Football Referees Council - Comrade Johnbull Nosa Okundolor lauded the  candidates for displaying high level of maturity before, during, and after the exams, and expressed hope that Edo state will score 100 percent in the exams. "I'm very hopeful that we will score 100% in this year's NRA promotional examinations. The States Referees Council training department organized a 3-day seminar for our members writing the exams. The purpose of the seminar was to prepare them for the exams", said Okundolor. Speaking earlier, the State Training Officer - FIFA Celestine Efosa Igudia commended the seminar instructors for making themselves availabl

...calls for quick, reasonable solutions  Abuja: The Federal Government has expressed dissatisfaction over the football crisis generated by the Aiteo/FA Cup imbroglio, as well as degradation of domestic league football in the country, due to inconsistent calendaring and other attendant problems. The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, through its Press and Public Relations Unit reacts to the latest crisis where football clubs have pulled out of the AITEO Cup. “It is unacceptable that teams were treated against the rules but according to other considerations not in the rule books. Our league has never sunk this low. Several times, through writing and verbal discussions, the Ministry has brought this to the attention of NFF and persons in charge of the Domestic league. Unfortunately, things are getting bad, instead of getting better. Federal Government will be left with no choice than to act to save the crumbling system in place and bring about desired changes.” "Federal Gover

By Isaac Eranga Chief Mrs. Bridget Osakwe The National Coordinator of West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) - Nigeria,  Chief Mrs. Bridget Osakwe has been honoured by BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights with the SGBV Response Leadership and Advocacy (SRLA) Award for her work with young women in Nigeria. Bridget Osakwe is a peace and conflict expert with a bias on women inclusion. She obtained a Master's degree in Peace and Reconciliation studies from Coventry University, United Kingdom. She provides leadership at WANEP- Nigeria to promote collaborative peacebuilding and conflict prevention among civil society organizations in Nigeria. Chief Bridget Osakwe is a Melvin Jones Fellow for Dedicated Humanitarian Services and has some books and publications to her credit. BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-religious women's human rights organization that is committed to the promotion and protection of rights of women and girls under

By Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq. Football in Nigeria is not just a sport, it is like a religion and Nigerians are very passionate about their National teams. It is only when a Nigerian National Team scores a goal in a football match that we hear the country speak in one voice -“It is a goooooooooaaal”. The Nigerian senior football national team was called the the Red Devils before they changed their name to the Green Eagles. The first time the Nigerian team played a match in England, they played  bare footed and the journey by ship to England took them close to a month, it took similar time coming back to Nigeria. In 1980, the Nigerian senior national team had a resurgence at the National Stadium , Surulere in Lagos when they won the African Nations Cup, which Nigeria hosted for the very first time with a star studded team comprising the Minister of Defence -Christian Chukwu, the Big Boss-Stephen Keshi, Mathematical Segun Odegbami, Muda Lawal, Peter Rufai etc. The Team was coached by the Braz

 By Our Correspondent Benin City: The Edo State Government has disclosed plans to recruit 1,000 new secondary school teachers and train 650 others on digital teaching methods. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe said this during an interactive session with journalists on the preparedness of the Ministry of Education for the 2022/2023 academic calendar in the State. She noted that the ministry has been engaged in a series of planning, stakeholders engagements and town hall meetings to improve the education sector. Hailing Governor Godwin Obaseki for his relentless commitment to improving the quality of education in the state, the Commissioner said, “We thank the governor for his effort in re-enacting education in the State, covering the full spectrum from basic to tertiary education. “In partnership with UNICEF, we will roll out digital learning in our secondary schools, commencing with 40 pilot schools. 650 teachers will be trained in digital learning this August ahead

AS part of its commitment to boost the agricultural value chain, Delta State Government has signed Factory Plots Lease Agreement with Jayta Petroleum and  Commodities Nigeria Limited. The signing of the lease agreement which took place in the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Governor was coordinated by the Chairman of the Delta State Agro-Industrial Park (DAIP) Implementation Committee and the Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Prof Eric Eboh. In his remark, Prof Eboh, reiterated the Government’s commitment to the speedy completion of the project, adding that one of its critical components is the dedicated factory plots to be managed by a Private Agro-Investor, Jayta Petroleum and Commodities Nigeria Limited. According to him, “Under the Land Lease Agreement, Jayta Petroleum and Commodities Nigeria Limited is allotted factory plot area of 7.2 hectares for the building, establishment and operation of integrated oil palm factory complex comprising three components na

Benin City: In a bid to ensuring affordable healthcare for journalists in Edo State, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has agreed to collaborate with the National Health Insurance Authority, Edo State. This was revealed recently when members of the National Health Insurance Authority, Edo State paid a courtesy visit to Edo NUJ. Speaking, the Chairman of Edo NUJ, Comrade Festus Alenkhe said there was need for journalists to be insured because of the risk they encounter in the course of discharging their daily duties. He however called for close monitoring of designated hospital. "Every designated hospital for the insurance scheme should always do the right thing. We have seen situations where our members are asked to provide money first before they are being catered for. That is a wrong practice. "Send us a proposal so that we can present it to a fuller house, in order for us to deliberate on the best way forward", Alenkhe said. Speaking earlier, t