The management of the University of Benin has approved the indefinite suspension of the university’s Student Union Government. In a statement on Monday by the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, the institution said the suspension was in connection with the attack on the Edo State Labour Party’s candidate, Olumide Akpata, by some students believed to be members of the student union. […]
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for workers in the State from N40,000 to 70,000. The governor made the announcement, Monday at the commissioning of the newly built ultra- modern Labour House (secretariat complex) for labour unions in Benin City Edo State. According to him, the new minimum wage regime will come into effect as […]
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No fewer than 79 vehicles were destroyed in the fire incident that occurred Friday on the Eleme axis of the East-West Road. While the actual number of deaths is unknown, it was gathered that not less than seven persons were burnt beyond recognition. All the vehicles affected were said to be in a queue around Indorama Gate and Akpajo Bridge […]
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To mark the 25th Anniversary of the Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH) on Friday, April 26, embarked on a one-day free medical outreach to residents within Okada and neighbouring communities. The Igbinedion Research Centre which was later renamed Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH) in 1999 with the emergence of the Igbinedion University Okada, has been […]
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As Christian faithful worldwide worshiped God Sunday 28th April 2024 being the fifth Sunday of Easter, the priest in charge and principal of Ufua memorial Catholic educational center, Uromi Rev. Fr Kelvin Ibhaze reminded and admonished Christian not to judge others by their past life and remain attached to Jesus Christ who is the true vine. Fr. Ibhaze gave the […]
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In an effort to combat acute malnutrition among children, Edo state primary health care development agency in collaboration with the federal ministry of health and social welfare initiated a seminar for nutrition social person and officer in charge on integrated management of acute malnutrition. Address participats Dr. Omosigho Izedomwin executive secretary highlight the urgency of equipping health worker with the […]
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Residents of Lampese on Akoko- Edo local government area of Edo state has expressed shock over the rain storm that affected some buildings and displaced some people from their home in the community. The incidence occurred on Friday as result of heavy downpour. Reacting master Mark Omo in an interview with our reporter explained that rainy season is here and […]
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The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare has said that security operatives have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the kidnapping of 32 passengers at the Igueben train station, in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The commissioner disclosed this during a press briefing in Benin City, adding that one out of the 32 […]
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Suspected gunmen have abducted scores of passengers waiting to board a train from Igueben in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State to Warri in Delta State. The incident which occurred on Saturday evening, January 7, 2023, left many other travellers with bullet wounds. The Edo Police Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident in a statement. The statement […]
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Jatropha tanjorensis, also known as ‘hospital too far’ is a plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is usually grown in rainfall forest zones in parts of West Africa. Jatropha (hospital too far) is known for its medicinal purposes. The plant is very similar to Tree Spinach, and is called ‘Efo Iyana-Ipaja’ in Yorubas and ‘Ugu Oyibo’ in Igbo. Jatropha Curcas, also […]
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