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Oshiomhole gets commendation from aide

By Francis Onoiribholo  -  Bureau Chief Benin   Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has been described as a democrat and a patriotic Nigerian who is very courageous and unwavering even in trying...

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WHARC trains pharmacists on abortion management

By Francis Onoiribholo  -   Bureau Chief Benin   Following the increasing cases of abortion in the country, the Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) has organised training for pharmacists...

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Ibru emerges Ughelli North LG PDP flag bearer

By Sam Akadoro   –  Special Correspondent Sapele   Kenneth Kesiena Ibru, the last elected executive council chairman of Ughelli North, has emerged PDP’s flag bearer for Ughelli North Council...

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Igbei community protests govt takeover of land

By Jude Ehebha  -  Special Correspondent Ekpoma   Inhabitants of Igbei community in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State on Thursday took to the streets to protest alleged state...

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Rivers indigenes in Bayelsa woo Jonathan for 2015 polls

By Igoniko Oduma  -   Correspondent, Yenagoa   The Federated Union of Rivers State Indigenes in Bayelsa State has added its voice to those of other Nigerians who are urging President Goodluck Jonathan...

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Lawmaker warns LG boss over attack on first lady

By Godwin Egba  Special Correspondent, Port Harcout   The lawmaker representing Ogu/Bolo in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Evan Bipi, has lampooned the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Eleme Local...

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Benin firms laud NAFDAC

By Francis Onoiribholo  Bureau Chief Benin    Owners of water packaging outfits in Benin, the Edo capital, have commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for...

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Govt sensitises NYSC members on Ebola disease

By Igoniko Oduma  Correspondent, Yenagoa   Bayelsa State government has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to join other Nigerians in “fighting the Ebola virus like a wounded...

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Bayelsa govt restates commitment to complete Central Senatorial road

By Igoniko Oduma  Correspondent, Yenagoa   The Bayelsa State government has restated its commitment to completion of the Central Senatorial Road from Yenagoa, the capital, to Ukubie on the fringes of...

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Walson-Jack to enhance welfare of youths

By Godwin Egba  -  special correspondent, Port Harcout   Governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Nimi Walson-Jack, has pledged to implement an education policy that is focused on improving the learning...

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By Igoniko Oduma Correspondent, Yenagoa One of the vital steps so far taken...

Ogbaland oil spill: NOSDRA  assures of speedy clean up  By Godwin Egba  -  Special Correspondent, Port Harcourt    The Chairman, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Major...

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Firm embarks on airstrip project in Eteo

By Godwin Egba –  Special correspondent, Port Harcourt    An international port terminal and property development giant, PRODECO Limited, operating in Onne oil and gas free zone, Rivers State, has...

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Police on alert at eastern ports

By Godwin Egba –  Special correspondent, Port Harcourt   The Commissioner of Police in-charge of Eastern Ports Police Command, Mr. James Olatunji Caul-crick, has said the command is leaving no stone...

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Shell: Leveraging on Egba Clamps to boost local content

By Igoniko Oduma  /  Correspondent, Yenagoa   One of the vital steps so far taken by the Federal Government to encourage indigenous firms’ participation in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is the enactment...

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UNN Alumni to collaborate with alma mater

By Emmanuel Nzomiwu  /  Correspondent Awka   The University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) has pledged to collaborate with its alma mater to reposition the institution to an enviable height....

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It is tough handling social issues – Maigida

Blessing Maigida, the Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development is an articulate and intelligent woman. In this chat with Special Correspondent, ISAAC OLAMIKAN, she speaks about...

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Delta journalist in water production business

By Harris-Okon Emmanuel  -  Correspondent, Warri   Water also chemically called H2O is vital for all known forms of life.  It is believed that only 2.5 per cent of the earth’s water  is fresh water....

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‘Traditional medicine vital to health of Nigerians’

Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, Thomas Omo-Oleabhiele, in this interview with Benin Bureau Chief, Francis Onoiribholo, bares his mind on issues of HIV, Ebola virus and...

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Edo Line commences staff verification exercise

By Francis Onoiribholo Bureau Chief Benin Edo Transport Service (ETS), operator of Edo Line, has commenced the verification exercise of its staff at its headquarters on James Watt Road, Benin City....

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Ogbejiele explains defection of APC members to PDP

By Francis Onoiribholo  Bureau Chief Benin A former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Fidelis Ogbejiele, has advanced reasons majority of the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in...

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