By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, embarked on inspection of schools in the State, where he frowned at the dilapidated structures as well as the poor sanitary, security and learning conditions in the schools. The Governor who was accompanied on the tour by the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Paddy Iyamu and other top government functionaries, visited Eweka Primary School Obazagbon, Oroma Primary School Amagba; Amagba secondary school; and Uyiosa Primary School Uzebu; all in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.…
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What Is Police IG’s Interest In NUJ FCT 2024 Elections?
The NUJ FCT 2024 elections, meant to showcase democracy at its finest within the journalism community, have suddenly taken a dramatic twist that could rival any Nollywood plot. Over 20 Abuja-based journalists have been invited for police questioning, sparking heated debates, suspicion, and frustration within the media fraternity. This is no longer business as usual; the big question on everyone’s lips is, “What exactly is the Inspector General of Police (IGP) looking for in this election?” Police Invitations: A Shadow Over NUJ Democracy This election, traditionally governed by the NUJ’s…
Read MoreGov Okpebholo Approves Free Rides For Edo people In Three Senatorial Districts
By Ebriku John Friday Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved free bus services for the people of the State, through the State-owned Edo City Transport Service (ECTS). The initiative is part of Governor Okpebholo administration’s drive to entrench his policy direction, “A NEW EDO HAS RISEN”, contained in a statement by Mr Fred Itua Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor. The free bus service which covers Benin metropolis and the three Senatorial districts of Edo State (Intra and Inter city routes), is part of the commitment of…
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