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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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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged-off the 125km Benin-Asaba Highway, expected to be completed within 30 months. President Tinubu was represented at the flag-off by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo. At the flag-off, Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi commended the visionary leadership of Governor Okpebholo who he said has turned the State into a construction site in less than 150 days in office...

In its bid to ensure the safety of its citizens and curbing criminal activities in the state, the Edo State Government has commenced the demolition of houses linked to kidnappers.Leading security personnel on the demolition exercise that took place in Illeh, Esan West Local Government Area and Uromi, Esan North East Local government area of the state, Special Adviser to the governor on Security, Mr. Akhere Paul said the dem...