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... Frawned at the absence of Edo Ministry of Education, others By Isaac Eranga cross-section of participants Benin city: In a bid to promoting social accountability in Edo public schools, key stakeholders recently converged in Benin city to brainstorm on the way forward. The interactive session which was put together by the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) had as its theme- Promoting Social Accountability in Education: Building Stakeholders Synergy Project.  The stakeholders frawned at the absence of Edo state Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who were supposed to be part of the interactive session, despite the volume of letters written to them. Speaking, the Edo State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Ronke Ojeikere said the meeting was meant to promote social accountability within the education sector, encouraging stakeholders in decision making process, and promoting collaborative and constructive dialogue especially with line

  By Isaac Eranga In 2022, the global plastic pollution treaty was adopted by 175 countries at an annual conference held by the United Nations Environment program (UNEP). The treaty according to UNEP, was aimed at tackling the entire life-cycle of plastic, with the primary goal of developing circular economy that break the region of single-use plastics.  This has led people from different countries of the world to devise myriad of methods in tackling the global crisis of plastic pollution. Various countries have enacted restrictions on different types of plastic. These ranges from updated recycling facilities, reduction in plastic use, development of bio-plastics, and investment in alternatives. According to globalcitizen.org, "communities have staged clean-up efforts to remove plastic waste from coastlines, rivers and landscapes. Technologies have been invented to trap microplastics and massive machines have been mobilised to clear away ocean plastic". "But the problem

 Edo NUJ Boss Congratulates Fred Newton On His Emergence As Edo FA Board Chairman ... describes his victory as product of hard work The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council - Comrade Festus Alenkhe has described the victory of Mr. Fred Newton Erhunmwunse in the just concluded elections of Edo State Football Association (FA) as a reflection of his hard work in developing football in the State. He described Newton Erhunmwunse as round peg in round hole. This was contained in a statement signed by Festus Alenkhe and made available to newsmen by the Director of Sports- Dr. Isaac Eranga. According to the statement, "Fred Newton is a trusted name when it comes to grassroot football. 

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has welcomed filmmakers from Germany on a cultural exchange programme in Benin City, with a promise to continue to support and provide an enabling environment and equipment for creatives to practice and promote their crafts. The governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, assured the six German filmmakers, who are to work and collaborate with six Nigerian filmmakers, a fulfilling time in Benin City, noting that all that is required for their training have been provided by the State Government. The training and workshop sessions, which have since commenced at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City, will span 21 days. It is expected to climax with the shooting of a short fiction or documentary by the two teams as part of the exchange programme initiated by the Edo State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism. The commissioner expressed appreciation to the German team and the Nigerian st

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for rebranding The Nigerian Observer Newspaper which hit the news stand on Monday November 13, 2023. In a letter of commendation addressed to the Governor, the union described the rebranding as a positive development and a legacy of the present Edo State Government. The letter was signed by Festus Alenkhe and Andy Egbon, the union's Chairman and Secretary respectively. According to the NUJ, with the rebranding, The Nigerian Observer Newspaper has come to take its rightful place in the Nigeria newspaper industry. The union recalled that The Nigerian Observer at a point in history rose from being a regional Newspaper to becoming the flagship in the Nigeria Newspaper industry. It also recalled that the Newspaper has also produced more notable Nigerian journalists than any other newspaper in Nigeria, expressing optimism that Nigerians would be proud of the

As part of activities in commemorating the 2023 Mercury-Free Dentistry Week, the Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI) has called for the use of mercury-free alternatives in tooth filling, saying amalgam does much harm to the body.  This was contained in a press statement signed by the Executive Director of SEDI- Dr. Tom Aneni. According to the statement, "Mercury-free fillings are tooth-friendly, amalgam is tooth unfriendly.  Amalgam is a colonial relic which requires removal of good tooth matter, creating weaker teeth and the need for future repairs.   "By contrast, the alternatives are tooth friendly.Glass ionomers are child-friendly: atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) does not require a power drill, or an electrical source.  Hence ART can be done in remote villages where electrical service is intermittent.  "Composites are technically superior to amalgam, preserving the tooth rather than removing good tooth matter, and easier for future repairs, m

...  Assures of Government’s Readiness to incentivize Critical Areas of Sports Development Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has advised investors and major players in the private sector to take advantage of incentives put in place by the current administration to invest massively in the sports sector. Delivering a lecture titled, “Sports Development as a Panacea for National Unity and Economic Development”, at the National Defence College in Abuja on Tuesday, the minister who described sports in Nigeria as untapped goldmine for economic development said that sports have the capacity to provide gainful employment to millions of our youths and other unemployed Nigerians if properly harnessed. He said,” The new vision and thinking of government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu now sees sports as both recreation and business. It is the right approach to jumpstart the desired transformation of sports in our country. I therefore invite the private sector, investors, t

…appeals to residents, commuters to remain calm By Isaac Eranga The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has directed the reconstruction of the old Benin-Agbor Road. This is as the State Government commenced the palliative work on the failed portions of the Federal Government Benin-Agbor Road in Ikpoba/Okha Local Government Area of the State, and others to ameliorate the sufferings of motorists and other road users who ply the road. Obaseki, who inspected the ongoing palliative work being undertaken by the State Government, following the refusal of the Federal Government to attend to the road and other failed federal government roads across the State, lamented the poor condition of the road and the hardship imposed on the people due to the poor state of the roads. Pained by the outcry and pleadings of the residents and commuters, who trooped out in their numbers to welcome the governor and his entourage, Obaseki immediately directed the reconstruction of the old Benin-Agbor Road as a la

The family of Ojeme  has announced November 17th for the interment of the Matriarch of the Ojeme’s Family, Elder Lucy Okhelen Ojeme who passed on at the age of 90 years. This was made known to newsmen  through the burial invitation  that was released by the family in Benin City. Elder Lucy Okhelen Ojeme is the grandmother of Apostle Gordon Osagide Ada Osagiede , General Overseer of Spirit and Life Family Bible Church who doubles as the Patron of Federated Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council. She is survived by 10 Children, including the Founder of Jesus Women Prayer Band Ministry, Apostle Mrs. Deb’rah Eunice Gordon-Osagiede of blessed memory. The first service of songs which  is scheduled to hold at Prof. Ogunlesi hall, Ibadan, Oyo State on the 13th of November, 2023 will be followed by another  Service of Praise  at Tony Anenih Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Edo State by 4pm while on Friday 17th of November, the final Service of songs will further hold at Uwane-IIleh E

The last may not have been heard of the gale of defections hitting the political airwaves across the country.  Like the everyday Nigeria politicians devoid of party ideology, the  rush  is always tended towards any political party in power . In the last general election, the Obedient Movement factor , no doubt favoured certain persons in Labour Party who merely came out to test their popularity  in the mulky  waters of Nigeria politics. Though, they were the Candidates of Labour Party for Senate, House of Representatives and the  house of Assembly but never believed they could win their seats considering  the calibre of more popular and formidable opposition Candidates that were jostling for the same position.

  Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi is the Chairman   of Edo State Labour Party, he has been an arrow head in the Obedient Movement struggle, clamoring for a better Nigeria and Edo State in particular. In this Interview with The Crusaders Voice News, he dwells on lessons learnt from the General Elections and how his party has reposition to meet up with election challenges  ahead of the 2024 Governorship Election in Edo State.  He further clears the air  on the stand of LP on zoning. He posited that the Constitution of Labour Party do not contain zoning. Excerpts: Q : What lessons did your Party drew from the last general election?   A : Well as Chairman of Labour Party at the State level, I and my Executives and even members of the Party did had a very bitter experience  in the last general elections. The last General elections was a replica of the old ways of conducting elections in this Country. Though, we were expecting a more better election wishing the Electoral law as assented  by the former