The Partners for Peace (P4P) in the Niger Delta has called on bodies saddled with the responsibility of carrying out peace building activities, to engage in critical reflection on their strategies so as to decipher if they are doing the right thing.  This call was made yesterday by the National Coordinator of P4P- High Chief Pius Akomolafe in a press conference in Benin City, as part of celebration of the 2021 World Peace Day and the annual general meeting (AGM) of P4P. The high Chief said the 2021 AGM gave opportunity for looking at whatever had been done, "where we were and where we are, and projecting to where we are going to. "The essence of which we are here today is to look back: how effective, how functional are the bodies carrying out peace building activities, are we doing it right? If yes, how can we do it better? If you are not doing it right, what can we do to make it right? This is the essence why we are here today. "P4P is a corporate organisation structure...

  The authorities of the University of Benin has made a U- turn in its face-off with the students over its decision to charge N20, 000 for late payment of school fees. The authorities also rescinded their decision to close down the school just as the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Lilian Salami tendered an unreserved apology to the students. According to a statement by the University’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola on Wednesday, the management urged the students to disregard the closure order issued on Tuesday. “After due consultation, and in the overall interest of the general students’ body, the Vice Chancellor has, on behalf of Senate, apologized to our dear students. “This is based on security reports from the Department of State Security (DSS) to avoid the students’ action being hijacked by hoodlums; and thereby prevent any form of breakdown of law and order within and outside the campuses of the University.”   Before the U-Turn by the authorities, thousands of students of the Unive...

𝑶𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒃𝒂𝒋𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒕. 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔' 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 As the Buhari administration continues to work hard at solutions to the challenges confronting the nation, clergymen and congregants at the All Saints Anglican Church Wuse Zone 5, and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, Utako, Abuja, are praying for an end to the spate of violent attacks in parts of the country.  At the churches earlier today with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, leading other Federal Government officials to grace the dedication of new buildings opened by both denominations, there were intercessions on behalf of the nation for God to grant Nigeria victory over the sponsors and perpetrators of violence in the country.  First was the Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Revd. Henry Ndukuba...

Edo  Indigenous Movement Leader, Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo has commended the 24BITS and Edo indigenes resident in England for successfully organizing the Edo legendary show by promoting indigenous  actors and artists from Edo State in England. Dr. Omogiade Edokpolo made this commendation while describing the unity that exist amongst Edo indigenous people in the diaspora. He said this was a true  reflection of Edo cultural identity.  "Edo culture is very rich and a reflection is the artifacts confiscated by the Europeans when they invaded Benin Kingdom in 1897.  "I want to use this medium to laud the 24BITS and Edo sons and daughters for their successful hosting of Edo legendary show in England,  they have made Edo people both in Nigeria and in the diaspora proud. "This is in tandem with the vision of Edo Indigenous Movement (EIM), also known as Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA). EPIA has succeeded in uniting Edo both in Nigeria an...

The Sustainable Environment Development Initiative (SEDI), has called on Edo State government to prohibit the open burning of household, industrial, and biohazard wastes in order to avert harmful pollution which poses as risk to human health in the State. According to SEDI,  Burning of trash releases dioxin, lead, and mercury. This call was made by the Executive Director of SEDI- Dr. Tom Aneni, in a one-day workshop on Pathway to Municipal Waste Management in Edo State, organised by SEDI in Benin City. Dr. Aneni said managing solid waste has become an important concern in both domestic and international material cycles, for environmental preservation, efficient resource utilization and sustainable development.  "Open and indiscriminate burning of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste as a disposal method, is still a common practice among the citizenry. This workshop is in line with the Federal Government Gazette No. 5, Vol. 98 on the 5R’s of waste management, namely: Reduce,...

Dr. Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo- Founder of EPIA The President of Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), Dr Bishop Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo has commended members of EPIA in Switzerland most especially the coordinator Mr Kingsley Omobude, and other executives in Switzerland over the successful conduct of their second summer reunion BBQ Party. The Edo Indigenous Leader made  this commendation while highlighting the achievement of EPIA worldwide. He said the joy experienced in the party will strengthen the bond that exist amongst members.  Dr. Edokpolo said the grill that followed the BBQ party is a true  reflection of the brotherly love that characterized a typical Edo man/woman. "A summer without the BBQ party wouldn’t be a real summer. It is a reunion that will have lasting imprint in the heart those that experienced it. Such party helps in promoting 'we feelings' amongst participants. "I want to use this medium to call on all EPIA Members in var...

  Alenkhe Promises To Sustain Support For Bendel Insurance FC The Crime correspondent of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Mr. Festus Alenkhe has said that he would sustain his motivational support for the state owned Bendel Insurance Football Club in order to continue to bring sports glory to the state. Alenkhe disclosed this in a chat with newsmen after presenting #20,000 to Ojo Tolulope, the scorer of the first goal of the last home match for the football season played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City weekend. The match was against the Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho that lost the encounter by four goals to nil. He had presented the amount for the third time running to the scorers of first goal in every home match in line with his promise. He said that there was nothing too big to motivate a team that was doing the state proud with quality play and positive results. According to him, while the state government was doing its bit, the efforts need to be complemented by o...