By Isaac Eranga FIFA Faith Irabor answering questions from news men Members of Edo State Football Referees Council have sang a song of gratitude to God for adding another year to the age of the  former Vice President 1 of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA)- Faith Irabor, FIFA (rtd.). The members who were full of joy recounted the landmark achievements made by Rtn Faith Irabor and pray God to grant her many more productive years. This was revealed in an official platform of Edo Football Referees Council. Rtn Faith Irabor who is presently the Chairperson of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Appointment and Development Committee (being the first woman to have occupied that position), was a former Director of Sports with the Edo State Sports Commission. Faith Irabor who started her referee career in Ilorin Kwara State saw a former Army pay master and a university Professor stepping down for her to be elected as the first female Vice President 1 of NRA. A posit...

  Seating from left Dr. Bridget Osakwe (5), Mrs Patience Ikpeh Obaulo (3) and other participants at the three days workshop on conflict prevention, violent extremism and crisis management held recently in Abuja A training workshop on conflict prevention, violent extremism and crisis management has been held in Abuja. The workshop was part of the Research and Action for Peace Network (REcAP Network) Project. The REcAP network project is being implemented in Nigeria by the West Africa Network of Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria. Speaking, the National Network Coordinator of WANEP Nigeria- Dr. Bridget Osakwe said the workshop was meant to build the capacity of civil society actors, women and youth groups on conflict prevention,  violent extremism, crisis management and peacebuilding. "The REcAp project funded by the European Union, is implemented by WANEP, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) in 18 countries of West Afric...

By Isaac Eranga Ahead of Edo State Governorship election scheduled for 21st September, 2024, the Odionwere and Elders of Obayantor 1 has called on the Inspector General of Police, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki to come to their rescue over alleged criminal activities being perpetrated by non Indigene that poses security threats to the peaceful existence of the community. This was made known in a Press Release signed by the Odionwere, Pa. Daniel Iyamu Emopkae and Elder Godwin Aghimien and made available to journalists in Benin City while calling on perpetrators to vacate the community. According to the press statement, the group who were identified as non indigenes have continued to threaten the peace of the community despite the presence of vigilantes in the area. The Elders noted that Obayantor people are Peace loving and would not want to cause unrest as election is drawing close. They however assured that the People of Obayantor will fully participate in the Governorship electio...

In a bid to promoting intergenerational peacebuilding activities in Nigeria through mentorship of young women, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP)- Nigeria recently organised 2-day national youth forum on intergenerational peacebuilding. The forum which had as its theme: Mentoring the Next Generation of Women Peacebuilders, was in collaboration with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Global Affairs Canada. Welcoming participants to the meeting, the Nigeria National Network Coordinator- Chief Dr. Bridget Osakwe said in order to build peace structures and peace campaigns in Nigeria, it was imperative to annex the potentialities of young women in peacebuilding activities, hence the need for the meeting.  "This youth forum aims to convene young women Leaders for Peace with Peacebuilding practitioners and experts from across the country. The forum will promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration among young women peacebuilders and more seasoned p...

By Isaac Eranga A cross section of young Women Peacebuilders West Africa Network of Peacebuilding (WANEP) Nigeria in collaboration with Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) and Global Affairs Canada, holds 2-day National Youth Forum on Intergenerational Peacebuilding, with the theme- Mentoring the Next Generation of Women Peacebuilders. This was revealed by WANEP's Head of Program- Mrs Patience Ikpeh Obaulo. According to Mrs Ikpeh Obaulo, the date of the program is  May 15 and 16, 2024, via Zoom. Both days run from 9am prompt. "This youth forum aims to convene young women Leaders for Peace with Peacebuilding practitioners and experts from across the country. The forum will promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration among young women peacebuilders and more seasoned peacebuilding practitioners contributing to the advancement of the women, peace and security (WPS) and youth, peace and security (YPS) resolutions in Nigeria.  "The older generation of peace...

By Isaac Eranga, Edo Indigenous Journalist The Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement worldwide has called on the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, to ensure equal distribution  of infrastructures, appointments and projects across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. This call was made by the Edo indigenous leader and President of EPIA- Chief Dr Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo while answering questions from newsmen in Benin City. According to him, this will help ensure equal spread of development in the three Senatorial Districts.  "In the previous years, we've seen projects and appointments concentrated in Edo South senatorial district. But what we are seeing now is appointments and contracts concentrated in Edo North with less or nothing to show in Edo South and Edo Central senatorial districts. "What we are saying is that there should be a balancing in the distribution of appointments, promot...

By Eranga Isaac - Indigenous Journalists Network As Edo State prepares for the 2024 governorship election later this year, Edo indigenes under the auspices of Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), a.k.a. Edo Indigenous Movement Worldwide, have called on the candidates of various political parties to include in their manifestos the establishment of Edo Indigenous Commission or Ministry of Edo Indigenous Affairs in order to gain Edo indigenes support worldwide. This call was contained in a press release signed on behalf of Edo indigenes worldwide by the President of EPIA- Chief Dr. Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo. According to the release, "this will help to prioritize  the interest of Edo indigenes in the areas of employments, contracts, empowerment, and promotion of Edo heritage. "This will also help in eliminating marginalisation of Edo indigenes in Edo lands by the State government and foreign investors in the State. It will also go a long way in promoting promoting ...