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By Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state, promising improved packages that will further boost productivity and job satisfaction.The governor gave the assurance on Friday when he hosted the executive members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, led by its Acting Chairman, Comrade Bernard Egwekh...

...As Health Intervention Programme Set to Commence Across EdoBy Israel Adebiyi Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has come to the aid of a family reportedly detained at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) over their inability to pay medical bills, settling the outstanding charges and facilitating their discharge.The governor, represented by his S...

By Israel AdebiyiWith Nigerians struggling under the weight of skyrocketing living costs, advocacy groups are calling for a shift in poverty alleviation strategies from short-term palliatives to sustainable livelihood support. This, they argue, is the only way to ensure long-term self-sufficiency for families grappling with economic hardship. Human rights campaigner, Dr. Mike Uyi, made this recommendation...

By Israel AdebiyiA renewed movement for climate and ecological justice is gaining momentum as young activists from across the Niger Delta have been empowered to take up the cause following an intensive five-day School of Ecology organized by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF).The program, held in Benin City, brought together environmental advocates, scholars, and community leaders to exam...

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…Governor Okpebholo Inspects Farmlands in Edo SouthBy Israel AdebiyiThe Edo State Government has commenced the cultivation of 3,000 hectares of farmlands across the three senatorial districts as part of its efforts to enhance food security and economic growth.Governor Monday Okpebholo, who embarked...

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By Israel Adebiyi The agrarian community of Ukhun in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State was thrown into mourning as suspected heavily armed herdsmen unleashed terror, killing one person and leaving several others injured.This attack comes shortly after a similar incident in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area, where two farmers l...

Renowned environmentalist and Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has called for urgent action to restore ecological balance and defend the environment against exploitative practices.Speaking at HOMEF’s School of Ecology on Ecological Justice and Resilience held in Benin City, Dr Bassey emphasized the interconnectedness of life and the devastating impacts of environmenta...

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