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The Edo State Government has announced January 9th, 2023 as the resumption date for academic activities in public and private schools across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by Director of School Support at the Ministry of Education, Edwin Osawe on behalf of the Functioning Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. According to the Functioning Permanent Secretary: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that all public and private schools across the state are to resume academic session on January 9th, 2023. This is a subtle notification to all public school executive principals, school heads, boards and private school owners/proprietors that the official date for schools’ resumption across Edo State is January 9th, 2023.” The statement added: “To this end schools should ensure that their classrooms and school environment are clean, safe and ready for commencement of academic activities. “We expect that all public and private schools a

By Chris Akhabue The Edo State chairman of Labour Party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi has described the allegations trending on social media that he has perfected a plot to admit "a defeated ex-guber aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016 through  the back door"  and some other incoherent conjectures as blatant and malicious vituperations of an unsound mind. Comrade Ogbaloi who was surprised at the insinuations described the allegations as unfounded, adding that, ordinarily,  “I would not have bothered to join issues with the author of the said malicious and baseless  but misleading accusations which are grossly  deficient in social and moral capital and which  only succeeded in exposing the  Intellectual paralysis of  its proponents.” “This explanation however became imperative to dispel the futile political coloration by those seeking to dent my moral strength of character built over the years on sound moral pedestal. "Accusing me of trying to adm

From Chris Akhabue  The Edo State Chairman of Labour Party, (LP), Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi has urged all Obidient family and supporters across Nigeria to remain focus as they embark on Christmas and New Year vacation. Ogbaloi made this remark while speaking with Champion Newspaper correspondent in his Benin office. According to Comrade Ogbaloi, “Our message clearly is that Labour Party wishes all our  Obidient family and supporters across Nigeria well as they proceed for Christmas vacation, but they should not forget that we must all constantly remain Obidient because immediately after the Christmas and New Year celebration, we shall be entry the New Year 2023 and elections will be before us. So, we cannot falter.  “Everyone supporting Labour Party out there should be on guide to make sure as we go to the Christmas and New Year holiday, we do not overdo things because we need out strengths; we need our health, we need everything possible to drive this election, because never a

 Hon Corsby Eribo, the All Progressives Congress candidate contesting for  Egor/ Ikpoba Okha Federal House Representatives in the 2023 general elections has said that the Secretary to the Edo State government (SSG), Hon. Osarodion Ogie Esq should remember there is God.   He made this remark recently at his estate in Benin city the Edo State capital while playing host to guests and well-wishers who paid him a visit during his birthday anniversary celebration. According to him, "today is my birthday and so, I  thank God  for protecting me and my family and I want to also thank all my people who you see around me right now. I want to thank them for believing in me for the transparent and honest leadership God enabled me to give them which  they  enjoyed and valued so much.  "You remember that I was council Chairman twice, Edo House of Assembly member twice and they enjoyed the transparent and quality leadership and representation in those times and now, I am going to

Mrs. Vivian Adebayo Okojie has said that the predominant objective of launching EVIM OKOJIE FOUNDATION, a non-profit organization is to cater for the need of the underprivileged members of the society. She made this assertion at the launching of EVIM OKOJIE FOUNDATION recently  at White Hart Hotels and Apartment, Wuye District, Abuja, the federal Capital Territory. According to her, "my commitments towards supporting humanity started at a very tender age and the vision is to create a brighter future for the orphans and the underprivileged children and widows by providing modern necessities such as formal education through scholarships, educational materials for orphans and underprivileged children as well as providing vocational skills". "With poverty being a major obstacle to accessing education, health care and vocational skills in Nigeria, the foundation is  inspired by the mission of building  bridges for and advancing inclusion for orphans, un

From Chris Akhabue  As part of  campaign strategies to canvass support for the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi,  Youth leaders across the three senatorial district of Edo State,  converged at the labour party secretariat to harmonise strategies aimed at ensuring victory for their principal. Speaking to  champion Newspaper correspondent at the event, the Edo State Youth leader of the party, comrade Ken Omusi  said that the purpose of the enlarged meeting with the  youth leaders  of the various districts and zones across the 18 local government areas of  Edo State  was significantly important because the general elections for 2023 was around the corner and the electioneering process was beginning to get intense and there was therefore the need to interface with the youth leaders of the various districts and zones across the 18 local government areas of  Edo State with a view to making sure they were on the same page with  the presidential campaign committee on

From Chris Akhabue  The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has passed a vote of confidence on the National Chairman of the Party, Barr. Julius Abure over recent allegation of corruption leveled against him by the suspended National Publicity Secretary of the party, Aboyemi Arabambi. Recall Aboyemi Arabambi, accused Barr. Abure of defrauding candidates and aspirants who obtained nomination forms to run for offices through the party. In a chat with newsmen in Benin city the Edo State capital, the  State Chairman of the party, Comrade Kelly Agbaloi debunked the said allegations against the National Chairman of the party, Barrister Julius Abure, describing it as spurious vituperation of a drowning man. According to Comrade Agbaloi: "our stand on the allegations against our well respected National Chairman of the party,  Barr. Julius Abure  who had worked in different public  establishments both government and at the private sector before coming to Labour Party to b

By Chris Akhabue  A Notable Nigerian and  staunch  Catholic, Sir ABC Orjiako , Ikpehai Arumemi, Eze Okoro and Ken Onwuliri have joined Knights of Saint John International (KSJI), . The KSJI is a noble order known globally in the Catholic Church whose members sacrificially and voluntarily decide to commit their 3Ts - Time, Talent and Treasure, towards the growth of the Catholic Faith in Nigeria and beyond.  This was disclosed  through a press statement issued and signed by the Director of Media and  Publicity of the Catholic body, Major Chris Umogbai Speaking during the ceremony, Lieut Gen Anselm Okafor, KSJI, Supreme Second Vice President explained that the Knights of St. John International whose Patron Saint is St John the Baptist was a testament and open witness of faith in an unbelieving world is appropriate for Knights in today’s times. According to Lieut Gen Anselm Okafor "The Knights of St. John International continue to witness their faith in God, through Jesus

From Chris Akhabue  The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), earlier today, handed food items worth million of naira to the Edo state government for onward distribution to flood victims in the state. Presenting the items to the state government in Benin, the Director, NDDC, Edo State office, Mrs. Mercy Babawale, said, NDDC as an interventionist agency  complimenting the effort of the state government. "We are here today to officially hand over our donations of 18 different items to the government of Edo State. "These items which are in two categories consists of food and non food components totalling 9,426 in number. "On behalf of the Ag. MD/CEO, management and staff of NDDC, I hereby handover these donations of: 1,350 bags of rice, 675 cartons of noodles; 675 bags of beans; 675 bags of garri; 204 kilograms of salt; 69 cartons of milk, 69 cartons of beverage; 204 kilogram of sugar; 675 bottles of vegetable oil (3 litres); 102 cartons of seasoning cubes;

From Chris Akhabue  The Edo State chapter  Of Labour Party has raised an alarm over the wanton destruction of its campaign  Billboards ,Posters  and  Banners  in the state. The party in a release signed by its Publicity Secretary ,  Comr. Sam Oroupa said the party’s   candidates campaign billboards, posters  and banners are been destroyed by people who claimed it is directives given to them from above.  Oroupa said, our candidate for Oredo Federal  Constituency, Engr. Esosa  Iyawe billboards along Airport road, Akenzuwa road,  Ekenwan road and environs duly paid for have been pulled down by the Oredo Local Government Council and warned the billboard agent not to hang any Labour party content on them. The billboard agent who said his business is been threatened if he does otherwise only agreed to make a refund to our candidate. Also in Esan central our House of Assembly Candidate, Hon. Oses   Emmanuel Eromosele billboards he constructed by himself in strategic locations were

Chris Tony Akhabue  The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called on the governments, private sectors, non-governmental organizations, the media and citizens around the world to join forces to fight corruption in the society. The call is part of the ANEEJ’s programmes to mark this 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day. In a press briefing in Benin City office of the agency, the Executive Director of ANEEJ, David Ugolor urged the federal government to immediately inaugurate the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) as provided for by the strategy document as the IMC has the responsibility to facilitate the Anti-corruption Funding Framework (AFF) and the development of sector-specific strategies for the implementation of NACS. “We are also urging the federal government to properly fund the implementation of the strategy as against what happened with the 1st anti-corruption strategy.” According to Ugolor, who was represented by the Deputy Executive Di

By Chris Tony Akhabue  The Edo State chairman of Labour Party, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi has said that the  Labour Party can no longer guarantee the extent it can tolerate the electioneering Rascality of  opposition Parties in Edo State. He made this remarks in  Benin city, the Edo State capital yesterday while briefing the press on the alleged destruction and forcefully taking over  of the LP Ward  Office by perceived members of the opposition Parties in Ward 7 of Ugbekun in Ikpoba Okha local government area of the state. According to Comrade Ogbaloi, "It has just come to our notice that our labour Party ward office at ward 7 at Ugbekun in Ikpoba Okha local government area of the state has been overrun by some  persons believed to be thugs hired by opposition Parties".  "The thugs  have destroyed the office and  driven out  our members and staff out of the office and taken possession of the building. They have removed the flags of Labour Party and taken occupati

By Chris Akhabue  The  Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria(APWEN)  in collaboration with Nigeria National Petroleum  Corporation (NNPC) over the weekend commissioned an ultra modern science and technology laboratory in Ewuare primary school in Benin city the Edo State capital. In a message delivered at the event by Mrs Precious Imuwahen Ajoonu, the national President of the Association, she pointed out that the project was the initiative of APWEN but sponsored by NNPC.  According to her, "This is another milestone in the annals of our history as APWEN partners NNPC for a common goal on the sustainability of community development for the girl- child in order to build her in science, technology, mathematics and create the consciousness for engineering courses". "As an intervention to create awareness and stimulate the consciousness of the girl- child towards engineering as a course of study, APWEN decided to encourage the girl- child from pri

By Chris Akhabue   Putting into practice the old saying that "One good turn deserves another", the local government workers in Edo State have promised to reciprocate the kind gestures of the state governor by lending their critical support to the state Governor Mr Godwin Obaseki come  2023. Although the NULGE  president did not mention the significance of 2023 to the state government, it is highly believed it meant supporting the Governor Godwin Obaseki's candidates in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.   The workers, under their umbrella body, the National Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, unanimously gave the state governor, Mr. Goodwin Obaseki a pat on the back, saying his administration places a high premium on the welfare and the morale of local government workers in the state and as a result deserves the cooperation  and support for him in 2023. The promise of support was contained in the speech delivered by the President of the

  By Chris Akhabue  The Edo Head Of Service,  A  O. Okungbowa  Esq,  has said that   Mrs. Rose Akuogbe Alenkhe, the mother of the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo state council, while alive, touched the lives of so  many people with her remarkable good deeds. This remark is contained in a statement  personally signed  by the Edo State head of service, A O. Okungbowa Esq and made available to the NUJ chairman, Festus Alenkhe earlier today at the NUJ Secretariat in Benin City, the Edo State Capital. According to the statement, "on behalf of the Public Service of Edo State, I write to express my deepest condolence to you and your family on the demise of your mother, Mrs. Rose Akuogbe Alenkhe who passed on to Glory on the 7 of November, 2022".  " Without  doubt, mama’s death is a significant loss and I share in your pain. I pray you find solace in the fact that she touched the lives of many with her remarkable good deeds and lived a fulfilled lif