SOCIAL REPORTERS NEWS SERVICE: REPORTING NEWS FROM SOURCE In a bid to curbing criminality and insecurity insecurity in Edo State, the Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA) also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM), worldwide, has called on the Nigeria Police to put a stop to the incessant kidnapping and activities of banditry ravaging Edo State, saying the people of Edo has extremely been pushed to the wall and that if nothing is being done, the people would resort to self defense.

By Isaac Eranga Prince Israel Orekha, Executive Director of Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative Benin City: A nongovernmental organization known as Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative has urged the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria- Muhammadu Buhari to implement policies geared towards the preservation and protection of Nigeria waters from marine litters.  According to the group, marine litter crisis is a call for concern, saying its sources and causes have a direct impact on the environment, economic, safety, health and the people's way of life. This according to them, is due to slow rate of degradation of most marine litter items, which is mainly plastics, other biodegradables growing quantity of the litter and debris disposed in our waters and if not properly checked, will became a disaster for Nigeria in particular and the continent in general. Speaking during the launch of #SaveOurWaters in commemoratio...

By Isaac Eranga Chief Dr. Bishop Edokpolo (R), presenting letter of appointment to Comrade Festus Mayaki (L) in Benin City Benin City: Mr. Festus Mayaki has been appointed the Acting Vice Chairman, Edo North for Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement, worldwide, to represent the interest of Edo North senatorial district in EPIA/EIM worldwide. This appointment was announced by the President and Edo Indigenous Leader, Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo on Monday 1st March, 2021 in Benin City after a meeting with leaders of Edo North and Edo Central of the association. Chief Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo highlighted that the role of the newly appointed Acting Vice president is to mainly coordinate EPIA's activities of the Edo North Indigenes around the world. "As the Acting Vice President Edo North, you are to act in line with the constitution of EPIA and make it a point of duty to put the interest of Edo North indigenes f...

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: The Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM) Worldwide, has entered into partnership with the Edo State Government in bringing free health insurance coverage for over 20,000 less privileged Edo indigenes.  This was disclosed on Thursday February 25, 2021, when members and Executives of the Pan-Edo cultural pleasure group paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission - Dr. Rock Amegor in his office in Benin City. Speaking, the President and Founder of EPIA - Chief Dr Bishop Omogiade Edokpolo thanked Gov. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and the Management team of Edo State Health Insurance Commission led by Dr. Rock Amegor for the great job they are doing in achieving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Edo State.  "EPIA will encourage the Commission in its drive to prioritizing Edo Indigenous people by giving them 20,000 out of the 25,000 free slots offer by E...

By Isaac Eranga     Mr. Ben Owens Ifionayi   Benin City: As part of the effort in repositioning the Edo socio-cultural group known as the Edo indigenous movement worldwide, new members of the executive have been appointed to manage the affairs of the group. The newly appointed executives include: Vice President – Vice President (Edo South)- Mr. Ben Owen Ifionayi General Secretary: Barrister Chris Otasowie Director of Publicity-   Prince Sony Idemudia   Assistant PRO- Comrade Fred Uyiosa General Financial Secretary- Mr Samson Omoragbon General Organizing Secretary/Social secretary- Mr Sunny Jegede Assistant Social Secretary- Mrs comfort Osifo General Treasurer- Miss Eva Omosimua This was made known to newsmen in Benin City by the Edo indigenous leader and President of Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM) worldwide, Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo. According to Chief Dr...

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: Benedict Dogo, 68, from Ekperi community of Etsako Central local government area of Edo State has been arrested by men of Edo State Police command for manufacturing a locally made gun allegedly sold to suspected criminals two of which, were also in Police custody.  Benedict Dogo was among the criminal suspects paraded recently by the newly appointed Edo Commissioner of Police - Phillip Aliyu Ogbadu who was just three weeks old as Edo CP.  Benedict Dogo when interrogated,  claimed that he was a member of the hunters' association, that he used to produce guns for the hunters' in the community. He said he was approached by one Joseph Otuya to "produce guns for his friends who are also hunters", not knowing they were not hunters.  Speaking, one of the suspects, Isah Joseph said one of his friends "wanted to buy gun, he directed him to Joseph Otuya, who in turn took him to Dogo". Meanwhile, the Edo CP - Phillip Aliyu Ogbadu gave a snap...

As the World marks the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, the First Lady of Edo State Her Excellency Betsy Obaseki appeals yet again for an end to Gender Based Violence, discrimination and subjugation of women and girls. Her Excellency in a statement released today said " some of our women and girls in science have been frontliners in innovations and interventions in science, medicine, engineering etc. Our women have been in the forefront using their knowledge and skills in tackling the myriads of challenges across the nation and the world. The most recent being the Covid19 pandemic. "As we celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science today 11th of February, 2021, let us recognise their efforts and desist from gender based violence and all forms of discrimination and subjugation of women and girls in schools, work places, homes and all areas of human endeavour. "Let us lend our voices in promoting Sustainable Development Goal 9; one of th...