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                   Senator Yisa Brimah                       Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu By Newscurve. The PDP national leader in Owan West and Owan East Local Government Areas of Edo State and former Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Senator Yisa Braimah has eulogised Edo State deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu on his 51ft. birthday.  Senator Braimah in a congratulatory message described the youthful deputy governor as an enigma adding that this year's birthday is unique for him as it conincides with his election and subsequent swearing-in for a second term in office. While noting that Philip Shaibu's 51 years birthday will dwarf other celebrations on the 1st of December, Senator Braimah stressed that friends of the deputy governor would roll out the drums to celebrate him whether he chooses to mark the occasion or not. "He spares little or nothing to celebrate the day, considering his spectacular profile as one of the best polit

Massy Osunde receiving the award. By Newscurve. The Edo State Correspondent of Galaxy TV, Mr. Massy Osaigbovo Osunde  was on Sunday presented with an award of Recognition As Peace Ambassador, by a Nigeria-based Non- Governmental Organisation, BA Global Consult. Presenting the award in Benin City, the President/Founder of the foundation, Bishop Akhalamhe stated thst it was in recognition of the reporter’s bravery and commitment to the journalism profession. Akhalamhe noted that the foundation decided to recognise the correspondent for his contributions to the promotion of  peace in Nigeria especially during the September 19 Edo governorship electioneering. Responding, Mr. Osunde Massy thanked the foundation for the award, saying that he least expected it. "Thank you for this award. I am truly honoured to receive it. It is an even greater honour to be placed in such distinguished ranks as those of the past honourees, most of whom have been colleagues at one t

By Lucky Isibor.   Published by Newscurve. All 8 accused Persons in connection with the Murder of the  Okhaigele of Kolokolo Community, in Ologbo Dukedom , Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area ,Edo State, Nigeria ,  Mr  Sunny Etchie on Wednesday took turns to take their Pleas at the dock following rejection of their motion to stall proceedings or outright dismissal of the case. The 8  accused Persons  include  the main Suspect, and the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atseleghe ,  Oluwa Esimijie, 38, Ayokotse Robinson - 54,  Mofe Samuel - 40, Felicia Otikpere, female - 55 and Ayuwa Mofe - 65 Others are Nosa Omoregie - 54 and Benjamin Erewa - 39. Before the 8 accused Persons took their Pleas , Lead Counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN,  Ighedosa Imadegbelo , leading, Bamidele  Abinon and O T Okeke had argued a motion where he prayed the Court to discountenance the entire hearing and dismiss the charges   pending when the investigation  of the case by the office of the Inspe

Group photograph of participants at the                           workshop. By Newscurve The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), has tasked a members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media in Edo State on the need to collaborate to advocate for the implementation of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) committments in Edo State. The Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev David Ugolor who made the call while making his remarks at the opening of a two-day workshop for CSOs and journalists on Issues of Advocacy and Campaign around Edo OGP committments holding in Benin from 19th - 20th November, said the workshop is organised as part of the Civil Society Advocacy to support Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law in Nigeria (CASARN) project. While enumerating the objectives and expected out comes of the workshop which is being attended by selected CSO operatives and journalists in the state, Ugolor said: "One of the project’s objectives is to suppo

Pastor (Mrs) Abiola Theodora Omobude National Chairperson, PFN (Women Wing)  By Newscurve    Edo State Pentecostal Fellowship PFN (Women Wing)  will be hosting Christian women from the 36 States of the federation at the 2020 Biannual National Conference in Benin City, Edo state capital. The Two-day Spiritual Conference, with the theme: "VESSELS OF MERCY", will hold inside His Glory Auditorium of the Gospel Light International Ministries, New Covenant Gospel Church, Benin City. In a press statement issued and signed  by the National Chairperson of the PFN (Women Wing), Pastor (Mrs.) Abiola Theodora Omobude said "Over 1,000 Christian Women Delegates from all over the country are expected at the Biennial National Conference. She disclosed that the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Godwin Obaseki and Rev. (Mrs.) Yinka Badejo of the Foursquare Gospel Church, are among the Anointed Guest Speakers at the Power Packed Conference. Pastor (Mrs.) Omobude, stated that,

Group photograph of participants at ANEEJ's 2-Day M&E Workshop for CSOs & Journalists on Edo State Integrity & Accountability Strategy (EDSIAS) in Benin City. By Newscurve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and journalists in Edo State have been tasked on the formulation of a workable Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for the Edo State Integrity and Accountability Strategy (EDSIAS). The call was made in Benin City Monday, by  Mr. Emmanuel Uche, the Component 3 manager of the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme at a two day  (M&E) workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and journalists in Edo State organised by Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), holding at Vichi Gates Hotel. The Edo State Integrity and Accountability Strategy (EDSIAS) is the Edo State version of the Anti- corruption Strategy which is being developed in the state and the workshop is designed to develop the key performance indicato

Governor Godwin Obaseki (C) flanked by the deputy governor Philip Shaibu (L) and his wife Mrs. Betsy Obaseki the Thanksgiving service.   By Newscurve.   About 750 vacant positions in the public service of Edo in Southern Nigeria are to be filled before the end of the year. Governor Godwin Obaseki who disclosed this at a worship service to thank God on his second term inauguration said only professionals will be recruited. According to him, “about 725 vacancies have been declared. Within a month, the recruitment of a new generation of professionals would commence in earnest. By early next year, we would have completed the process. “We would commence intensive training early next year for 30 to 45 days, by which time most vacancies will have been filled in the public service. After this, we will announce political appointments and get political actors to join us to begin to work on our manifesto to fulfil our promises to Edo people.” The governor thanked God for a peaceful an

By Lucky Isibor. The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government. In a statement, Governor Obaseki said this was the only political appointment to be made for now. He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first week of February, 2021.

By Newscurve. The Iyalode Isegun of Egba land, Chief (Mrs.) Paulina Iyoha, AKA Dr. White; Saturday, 14 November joined the Akhuemonkhan family to give right of passage to the patriach of the Akhuemonkhan family, Chief Braimoh Inegbeniki Gabriel Akhuemonkhan at Ikiewanlen-Opoji in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State.  As Tunde Akhuemonkhan led his siblings to give their father a befitting burial, they were joined by the Iyalode Isegun of Egba land Chief (Mrs.) Paulina Iyoha and her entourage.  The ceremony which was chaired by the former governor of Adamawa and Cross River States, Air- Vice Marshall Gregory Agbonenin, was a parade of blitz and splendour as different groups clad in different Asoebi from Ibadan where Pa Akhuemonkhan lived, Opoji and Ugbegun in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State and Benin City. Guests were treated to assortment of food and drinks just as they danced to melodious tunes from  "God's Time is The Best&q

      Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor       Vice Chancellor,        Edo University, Iyamho. By Lucky Isibor. Edo University Iyamho has been commended for being a trail blazer in the application of modern technology in running it's academic programmes  as a strategy for overcoming the challenges faced by institutions of learning in the face of the covid-19 outbreak. This was the position of a guest speaker, Prof. Adam Zahler, at the 2nd convocation lecture of the university. Adam zahler, a professor of theatre at Worcester State University, Massachussetts, USA, who titled his virtual lecture: "Impacts of covid-19 pandemic on tertiary education: view from the west & possible implications for Africa universities", said the world, which is now faced with serious challenges as a result of the corona virus outbreak, that has posed threat to education and other strata of life, requires new discoveries and approach to contain the impact. While commending Edo University Iyam

Chief Judge of Edo State, Esther Edigin (left) administering the Oath of Office to Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (2nd right), who is being assisted by his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, during the swearing-in/inauguration of the governor and the deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu for a second term in office, in Benin City, on November 12, 2020. By Lucky Isibor. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has described his victory in the 19 September governorship election as a  testimony to the awesome power of God and the irrepressible will and resolve of Edo people. Obaseki stated this Thursday, during his swearing in for a second term along with his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, just as the governor reinterated his committment to deepening reforms and diversifying the state’s economy to consolidate on the progress recorded in his first term in office. The inauguration, which held at the Tennis Court of the reconstructed Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, had in

By Lucky Isibor The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, dissolved the state executive council ahead of his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state. Obaseki said: “Since I became governor, I didn't sack any commissioner, but rather they sacked me by resigning from my cabinet. What is important in government are the core values of truth, justice and fairness. “When elected to serve the people, let us truly serve the people, as we will give account to God. I can't claim success alone, what I did was to create the opportunity for you to serve.” Obaseki urged former members of his cabinet to continue to work and support his administration, adding, “You are all part of this administration and architects of the new design for the growth

Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, addressing the graduands at the convocation ceremony. The Vice chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho, Prof. Emanuel Aluyor, has charged the graduands of the institution to be good ambassador of the university wherever they find themselves in life. Aluyor gave the charge, during the university second convocation ceremony at institution campus in Iyamho, Etsako West local government of Edo state. He said 51 students  graduated from the institution and that of the number four students graduated with first class honours, 21 got second class (upper division), 23 came out with 2nd class (lower division) while three had third  class.   Aluyor assured of the  management committment  to sustain the vision of the founding fathers in providing quality education of world class standard to the students of the institution. He listed some of the university's achievements to include the acquisition of low & high fidelity manikins (Simman 3g) which enable the sim

      Governor Godwin Obaseki flanked by          teachers cut the cake to celebrate his          victory at the polls. By Lucky Isibor. The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has assured that his administration will continue to invest in education of children in the state to provide them with the needed skills to compete favourably with their peers across the globe. The governor gave the assurance during a victory party organised by the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Godwin Obaseki/Philip Shaibu Support Group in celebration of the governor’s triumph in the September 19, 2020 governorship election. Obaseki expressed satisfaction with the role played by Edo teachers in ensuring he was re-elected for a second term in office. He said, “The Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EDOBEST) programme will not stop but will get better as our teachers will be our priority as a government. They play significant role in shaping the future of our children.&quo

By Lucky ISIBOR Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University (AAU) chapter, Ekpoma on Thursday expressed confidence in the Edo State Government’s Special Visitation Panel to the university, sayings the personalities in the Panel were carefully selected by the Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki in his effort to reposition the institution. Recall the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ambrose Alli University (AAU), in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Monday Igbafen, and Secretary, Dr Anthony Aizebioje-Coker, on Tuesday faulted the Panel’s purported meeting with stakeholders in the school. Dr Monday Igbafen, and Dr Anthony Aizebioje-Coker in the statement further said all the stakeholders including lecturers, students, faculty heads and others waited in their offices expecting the panel’s visit but it never happened. However, in a counter statement signed and made available to Journalists in Benin on Thursday by concerned mem

By Lucky ISIBOR .                Prof. Emmanuel Aloyor          CV, Edo State University, Iyamho The Nigerian Air force has called for partnership with Edo University Iyamho to enable the institution use its wealth of experience in the field of engineering to maintain Air force equipment in order to have a better military. The call was made by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar at a lecture he delivered during the rescheduled 4th Founder’s Day celebration of the university with the title: “The Nigerian Air Force Making Giant Strides In Keeping Nigeria Safe”. Air Marshal Abubakar, while expatiating on the benefits of collaborating with the University to the military body during the meeting, which held virtually, with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki in attendance, said the Nigerian Air force, now properly structured, especially with the acquisition of additional military hardware, enjoined the university to use its wealth of experience in the field of

By Lucky ISIBOR      Ongoing construction of Ekehuan Road,      Benin City as the contractor working on         the dualisation of the road resumed           work on the site after initial delays           due to the lockdown imposed as a                    result of the coronavirus                      (COVID-19) pandemic Residents in Ekehuan Road axis of Benin City are in jubilant mood as the contractor working on the dualisation of Ekehuan Road in Benin City, which serves as the main access to the Benin River Port project, has resumed work on the site, after initial delays due to the lockdown imposed as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Governor Godwin Obaseki awarded the contract for the dualisation of the road as one of the first steps to opening up the axis for high vehicular traffic and economic activities that would be experienced on the road when the construction of the port begins in earnest. A cross-section of residents who spoke to journalists in

By Lucky ISIBOR           Group photograph of participants                  at  the  O GP stakeholders meeting Stakeholders in Edo State Thursday fine tuned the State Action Plan (SAP) of the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) for onward transmission to the state Governor for approval. The stakeholders meeting which was organised by the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and tagged  "Post Election Edo OGP Stakeholders Meeting" was attended by State government officials from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and non- state actors from civil society organisations and the media. Recall that Edo State government joined the Open Government Partnership in June 2019. Since then, preliminary sensitisation workshops have been held for both State and non-state actors to improve their knowledge on the OGP process and clarify their roles in the implementation of OGP at sub-national level and drafting of the SAP. The SAP could not be