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........thanks Gov. Okpebholo for the appointment  From Chris Tony Akhabue  The Onojie of Ewu, His Royal Highness, Jafaru Isesele I, has congratulated the newly appointed substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Edo State owned Ambrose Alli University, Prof. (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie, by the state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and thanked the Governor for the appointment.  In a congratulatory message to Prof. Omonzejie which was personally signed by the Onojie of Ewu, the Royal father described the appointment as a recognition of the outstanding academic achievements and exceptional leadership qualities of Prof. Omonzejie and her unwavering commitment to excellence in her chosen career.  According to the statement which was made available to newsmen in Benin City, "We extend our warmest congratulations to you, Prof. (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie on your appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Edo State owned Ambrose Alli Un...

... About than 20 million Women, Girls In Nigeria Have Undergone Genital Mutilation  ...I and my only daughter are now enemies because of FGM - Survivor  By Chris Tony Akhabue  The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has declared that about 20 million Women and girls in Nigeria have Undergone genital mutilation adding that it is a crime against women and girls. This declaration was made by the  Chief UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, in Benin City the Edo State capital at a-two day Media dialogue to support advocacy to end Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria organised by the Oyo State Ministry of information and Orientation in collaboration with UNICEF. She lamented that the figure made Nigeria the third county with the highest cases of FGM in the world. According to her, most victims were cut before their 5th birthday, at that age when they were completely powerless, couldn't consent, resist or even understand what was happening to ...

...I and my only daughter are now enemies because of FGM - Survivor  ... I advocate for stiff penalty for offenders - Survivor  By Chris Tony Akhabue  The Oyo State Ministry of Information And Orientation in Collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund ( UNICEF) organized a two day media workshop tagged " Accelerating Actions To Eliminate Harmful Practices Against Women And Girl Child in Benin City, the Edo State capital.  The workshop which began on the 24th of September attracted journalists in the prints and electronics media from Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti and Edo states.  The media dialogue which is aimed at drawing support for the advocacy to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across the country examined an overview and updates on FGM situation across the country particularly in the South - West, outlining statistics, particular area of focus, role of UNICEF and partners in elimination of FGM, eliminating FGM in local communities, poss...

By Chris Tony Akhabue  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Professor Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, effective immediately. The appointment comes after the Governor accepted the recommendation of the University's Governing Council, which shortlisted three candidates for the position. Professor Omonzejie, a renowned scholar of French and Francophone African Literatures, has served as a long-standing academic in the Department of Modern Languages at AAU. Her impressive academic credentials include co-editing notable works such as "French Language in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of UFTAN Pacesetters" and "Language Matters in Contemporary West Africa". She has also authored "Women Novelists in Francophone Black Africa: Views, Reviews and Interviews". As President of the AAU Chapter of the National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), Profes...

Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has commenced construction work on a multipurpose car parking lot for students, marking a significant step in the implementation of the Governing Council’s approved security architecture. The management team under the leadership of Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel, according to Otunba Mike Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, is driving this initiative to enhance the university’s security infrastructure. Otunba Aladenika, who spoke at an executive media chat in Benin City, said the university’s decision to build a student parking lot follows a series of security concerns, including a gruesome murder on campus and suspected activities of non-students driving into the campus. “In response, the management, led by Prof. Sunday Olowo Samuel, barred students from driving vehicles into the campus, leading to traffic congestion and irregular parking at the gate, which made the Governing Council a...

A.......as contractors appeal to residents, commuters for patience  The Chairman of Ikpoba Hill Youth Association, Comrade Kingsley Osemwingie and residents of Ikpoba Hill have appealed to the federal government through the Federal Ministry of Works, the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to urgently intervene in the ongoing efforts to remedy the dilapidated Benin- Asaba road which has become impassable because of its deplorable state. He made the call yesterday in Benin City the Edo State capital while leading some youths in a   peaceful protest at the worsening road site. Speaking to newsmen at the site, Comrade Osemwingie decried the seemingly inability of the contractor handling the job to do a proper rehabilitation of the stretch of the road starting from the Tony Dee axis down through Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel all through to the Two Sisters and down to Okhuaihe in Uhunmwode local government area of the state. ...

BENIN CITY – The Ossiomo Power, an indigenous electricity firm, said it is the rightful owner of critical power infrastructure currently at Ologbo, Edo State. Findings indicate that Ossiomo has held exclusive rights to the gas infrastructure and power facilities since 2008, backed by statutory licences and approvals for power generation and transmission within Edo State. The company is confirmed to be the sole owner of the power generating plant, the transmission network, and associated gas infrastructure tied to the project. According to the Deputy General Manager of the company , Engnr. Francis Ekwe, it is clear that CCETC’s involvement was limited to a contract executed in 2018 for the supply and installation of engines for the Independent Power Project (IPP1).  The contract, however, did not transfer or confer ownership of any facilities to the Chinese firm. Sources familiar with the development suggest that recent moves by CCETC to assert ownership may be aimed at...