The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured residents that his administration will sustain investment in the state’s healthcare system, ensuring the delivery of affordable, quality and efficient health services to the people. The governor, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, noted that his government has built a more resilient system involving all relevant stakeholders in the health sector and empowering them to respond to challenges faced with the outbreak of the COVID-19 crises. Obaseki reassured that ongoing reforms in the health sector will ensure the attainment of Universal Health Coverage for all residents, pledging to sustain investment in the sector. He said the state government will continue with the upgrade of more primary healthcare facilities in the state and build a network of specialist hospitals in the three senatorial districts. According to him, “The persisting COVID pandemic is a clarion call for us to pay more attention to our environment and also str...

  Mr. Okundolor behind the Referees in one of his official outing as a Premier League Referees Assessor Benin City: The Chairman of Edo Football Referees Council- Mr Johnbull Nosa Okundolor said the welfare of Edo Football Referees was  number one in the list of goals set out for 2022.  Mr Okundolor disclosed this in Benin while fielding questions from Journalists as part of his New Year message. He said though the Council had contributed in the past, to the welfare of Edo Referees, in 2022, the Council would intensify its effort in that direction. "The welfare of our Referees can never be compromised because it will help boost their morale as they go out to officiate matches, thereby becoming worthy ambassadors of the Council. "The training programs shall be improved upon so as to gain 100 percent success in all the National Fitness Tests to be conducted in 2022.  "Capacity building is also one of our goals in 2022. We shall encourage our Referees to train with foot...

By Isaac Eranga Comrade Festus Alenkhe, JP in one of his international engagement Benin City: The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended Comrade Festus Alenkhe, JP, for sustaining the award-winning programme "Crime Watch" on Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). NOA made this commendation via a congratulatory letter sent to Comrade Alenkhe on occasion of his victory as Chairman of Edo NUJ.  According to the letter which was signed by the Acting State Director of the Agency- Mr. Austin Odile, the emergence of Festus Alenkhe as the Chairman of Edo NUJ, is a validation and  testimony of his grounding as a cerebral Journalist, especially in the field of investigative journalism. "The sustenance of the programme 'Crime Watch' on EBS, is unrivalled  and unparalleled. The must watch programme is not only educative; it has helped Law Enforcement Agencies in curbing crime and criminality in the State. "Crime Watch has become a thorn in the flesh of would be crimin...

The Nigeria Crimeview and Sensitization Against Hazard and Crime Initiative (SAHACRIN) said the election of  Festus Alenkhe as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), will help reinforce the confidence of Edo people in journalism. The group said it was a good development for the advancement of democracy in the media circle. This was contained in a congratulatory letter signed by the group's Executive Director- Princes (Mrs) Imade Kathy Umoru. According to Kathy Umoru, the victory is a confirmation of both the perfect will of God and the irrefutable choice of members of Edo NUJ.  "We of the Nigeria Crimeview and Sensitization Against Hazard and Crime Initiatives celebrate your victory in the just concluded Edo NUJ election where you emerged as Chairman elect. Your emergence as Chairman is a multi-level and monumental one and it did not come as a surprise to many. "You represent the kind of model leadership people want, which is transparent, committed and compet...

    Comrade Festus Alenkhe The Pan-African Online Journalists Association (POJA) has described as monumental the victory of Comrade Festus Alenkhe in the just concluded Edo NUJ election where he emerged as Chairman elect. This was contained in a statement signed by the President- Dr. Isaac Eranga.  According to Dr. Eranga, the victory was as a result of his hard work and commitment towards developing the journalism profession in Edo State. According to him, "Alenkhe has succeeded in carving out a nitch for himself, thereby making his name an household name in Edo State. "POJA will be on ground to assist the newly elected  NUJ Exco in the area of training and sourcing for scholarships abroad for members.  "We also use this medium to congratulate the other elected  executives for the victory well deserved. We urged them to support Comrade Festus Alenkhe in moving the Edo NUJ forward. The Secretary elect, Comrade Andy Egbon is a man reputed for honestly, integ...

Crusoe Osagie writers and t that Ikhide’s tirade against the Edo State governor is unfortunate. Serial rabble rouser without much substance, Erasmus Ikhide, has taken a complete detour. He used to try to mask his unfair, vicious attacks on Governor Godwin Obaseki, without developmental criticism, asking for more infrastructure, roads and education reforms. Alas, in his latest retort to the governor, he has come full circle to show that the attacks have nothing to do with seeking more development for Edo State but purely borne out of personal hatred for Obaseki, which is derived partly from his belief that it was Obaseki who destroyed the political career of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. According to Ikhide, Obaseki “destroyed his (Oshiomhole’s) political career totally.” The other half of Ikhide’s hatred for the governor is apparently derived from the fact that his proposal to Obaseki’s media team to offer his gun for hire was politely turned down. Since then, he has run amok dreaming, thi...

By Isaac Eranga Benin City: As part of effort in ensuring gender balance in the  educational system of Edo State, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) recently held a step-down training workshop in Benin City. Speaking, the workshop facilitator, Comrade Ufuoma Akpobi, said the objectives of the training workshop which attracted representatives of different civil society organizations, include "strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations and staff on adaptive learning; encouraging the use of monitoring and evaluation feedback aimed at improving education service delivery and promoting girls education in States in Edo State, subsequently contributing to increase in enrollment. Other objectives according to Comrade Ufuoma Akpobi include "retention, completion and transition in basic and senior secondary schools with  focus on improved access to basic and secondary education which is central to the CSACEFA project; educating participants...