By Isaac  Eranga  Lagos: As part of event marking the World Diabetes Day (WDD), members of Lagos Achievers Lions Club, District 404 A3, Nigeria organized a blood screening and testing activity on Saturday 16th of November for Obalende South and Ijeh-Dolphin residents. The event which commenced very early in the day, started with an enlightenment on causes, symptoms and practical ways of  preventing diabetes, known as the  'silent killer'. The enlightenment was anchored by personnel from Kedi Healthcare who doubles as a member of the Lions Club International and Blue Circle member of the International Diabetes Federation, Lion Osarenkhoe E. Chima-Nwogwugwu.  The screening for diabetes and testing for blood glucose level followed there after and was handled by trained members of Lagos Achievers Lions Club, nurses and doctors as well as volunteers from the community.  Other tests carried out at the event  included blood pressure checks and body mass index...

By Isaac  Eranga  Dr. Louisa Eikhomun-Agbonkhese presenting the book "Surviving Domestic Violence in Relation to Laws on Protection in Nigeria" to Barr. Aigbeze. First left is Ayo Amen Ediae, first right is Mrs. Obhih As part of effort in curbing domestic violence in Edo State, Echoes of Women in Africa Initiative (ECOWA) has collaborated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Benin City. This was the thrust of the advocacy visit paid to IOM by ECOWA recently in Benin.  Speaking, the Founder  of ECOWA- Dr Louisa Eikhomun-Agbonkhese said the visit was meant to  share ECOWA's work on domestic violence  and abuse with IOM and also learn from IOM's work for possible collaboration. She said ECOWA has done several projects in ameliorating the plight of women that are victims of domestic violence.  "ECOWA has maintained the following programme areas over the course of several years: Social Justice Education, Research and Policy Advocacy, Prac...

By Isaac Eranga  A new 3 bedroom Presidential Groove apartment has been officially opened for lodgement inside Canada World in Benin City.  Also officially opened for lodgement are: 3 bedroom Inn Paradise, 3 bedroom air view, 1 bedroom Lovers Rock, and 1 room self-contained apartment known as the Bachelors. For bookings and reservations, call +2347030917646. Or visit Canada World Conglomerate and Resorts, Country Home Road, opposite Agip, Sapele Road, Benin City. Canada World Conglomerate and Resorts also pride itself with state-of-the-art recreational facilities and gyms center.

By Isaac Eranga  A 1-day review of non-polio supplemental immunization activities (NPSIA) with the media and women-led civil society organisations (CSOs) to improve vaccine trust and uptake in Edo state, has been held in Benin penultimate weekend. Welcoming participants, the Program Director- Mrs Rose Imonikhe said the meeting was aimed at improving vaccine trust and uptake in Edo state. She said the meeting was a platform for stakeholders to forge a formidable front in the area of sensitisation and awareness creation for Edo people.  "Edo people has over the years expressed apathy in vaccine uptake. This meeting is meant to reverse this ugly trend.  "There's also increasing fear that there will be an outbreak of vaccine preventable diseases, hence the need for sensitisation and enlightenment campaigns", she said. In a keynote address, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communication and Orientation (MOCO)- Dr. Desmond Agbama reiterated that part of Gov. Okpebholo...

As Sen. Monday Okpebholo settled in office to carry out his legitimate business as governor of Edo state, Key stakeholders in the business and hospitality industries in the State, have assured of their collaborations with the Okpebholo's led administration, in order to take Edo to a level of unprecedented height.  The stakeholders under the auspices of Business and  Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum (BHSF), a nonpartisan pressure group, said the business of development cannot be left in the hands of government alone, hence the need for private partnerships. Speaking, the President of BHSF, Edo state - Chief Dr, Bishop, Omogiade Enoyiogiere Edokpolo, said BHSF is ready to support the developmental drive of Gov. Okpebholo and his team, in order to bring about the needed growth, progress, positive change in the State.  "We are ready to show to Edo state  government the best ways to use her resources to relieve poverty and raise living standards and to show how to change Edo ...

By Isaac  Eranga  The Edo indigenous leader and President  Edo Progressive Indigenous Association (EPIA), also known as Edo Indigenous Movement- Chief Dr. Bishop Omogiade  Enoyiogiere  Edokpolo has congratulated the Edo State governor- Sen. Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Denis Idahosa for successful assumption of office as governor and deputy governor respectively. He called on them to bring their years of experience to bear in administering Edo people. The  Omo-Iza of Igarra Kingdom said EPIA- a sociocultural nonpartisan organisation is ready to partner with the State government in moving the State forward. Chief Edokpolo who is the CEO of  Canada World Conglomerates & Resort and President- Business and Hoteliers Stakeholders Forum, Edo State used the medium to admonish Sen. Okpebholo to carry all the senatorial districts along in order to spread development to all the nook and crannies of Edo State.  "Sen. Okpebholo is a calm and humble man t...

By Isaac Eranga  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.  In an official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, and made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor- Fred Itua, Audu's appointment will help Governor Okpebholo in driving meaningful reforms in the State.  “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect,” the official communication signed by the Secretary to State Government read. Hon. Audu, born 18th August 1969, obtained an HND from Auchi Polytechnic in 1994, a PGD in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University in 2011 and an M.Sc in In...