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By DADA AYOKHAI The Edo State deputy governor, RT Hon Philip Shaibu has defended the choice of Uzairue, Etsako West local government area  as the site of the proposed passenger Airport in Edo North District of the state, saying it was purely based on economic value and interest of the people. According to the deputy governor, who concidentally  hails from the community said the choice of  Uzairue" was unanimous due to the high presence of industrial and agro processing factories in the area with access to good  road network."  The deputy governor  who spoke through his Deputy Chief of Staff, Barr Jimah Ijegba said "the decision to establish the airport in the location was taken by the State Joint Committee and the  choice of  Uzairue was unanimous due to the high presence of industrial and agro processing factories in the area with access to good  road network. "Our decisions are always based on the economic value and benefits to ...

By DADA AYOKHAI The umbrella body of Women Journalists in Nigeria, NAWOJ , has expressed her displeasure with the manner the state chapters of the association issue awards to individuals and organisations in the various states.  The statement was part of the communique signed and issued by the National Secretary of the body,  Helen Udofa at the end of the body's national executive meeting held in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital. The NAWOJ  National President, Comrade Ladi Bala presided over the meeting  which also has in attendance other National officers  and that  of state chapters across the country.  The communique read thus:   A COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF NAWOJ NEC MEETING HELD IN LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE ON NOVEMBER 3 - 5, 2021.      The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), comprising members of the Central Working Committee (CWC), state chairpersons and secret...

By DADA AYOKHAI A Lagos Federal High Court, today, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EfCC) to delete the name of an Edo North born  businessman, Dr. Kennedy Sule Izuagbe, from its websites as a wanted person. The court presided over by Justice Lewis Allagoa, also ordered the EFCC to publish unreserved apology to the businessman in its websites and  social media. The court also awarded a cost of N5 million, against the EFCC for breaching the businessman’s fundamental rights. Justice Allagoa made the above orders against the EFCC, while delivering Judgment in a fundamental rights Enforcement suit brought against the agency by the Businessman, Dr. Izuagbe. Dr. Izuagbe from Agenebode, in Etsako East local government area of Edo state and an allies of Dr Olusola Saraki  had dragged the antigraft agency before the court through his lawyer, Mrs. Ifeoma Esom, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/2127/2021, wherein he sought for the following reliefs: a declar...

By DADA AYOKHAI Edo State Government has congratulated  Kamaru Usman on his  successful defense of  his welterweight title against his American challenger, Colby Covington.  The 34 years old Auchi born Usman knocked down his challenger twice in the second round in the title fight which took place at the world famous Madison Square Garden, New York, United States in the early hours of Sunday.   In the letter from the office of the Deputy Governor, Edo State  Government described the reigning UFC welterweight champion as a shining star and a true reflection of what the Nigerian youth should represent. "You are a true role model for the Nigerian youths and we want the Nigerian youths to emulate you by bringing glory and honour to the nation rather than engage in cyber crime, drug and other vices", the letter said. The state government commended Usman for keeping to his promise to "give back to the society that made him by being a role model to...

By DADA AYOKHAI Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has given  assurance of completing  the passenger Airport proposed to be sited in Uzairue Etsako West local government area of Edo North district  The governor gave the assurance at the state government house when he met with the Aviation team who were in the state to assess the project site. The assessment team was led by  Engr Clement Awogbami, a director with the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Others on the entourage were aviation engineers from the NCAA,  FAAN, NAMA and N'Met. According to Governor Obaseki who met the Aviation team along with his  deputy, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu  assured the team that the airport project was what he promised the people of Edo North, adding that he is determined to make it a reality before leaving office.  He assured that money for the project will be included in the state budget for 2022.  He said the state is ready but only awaiting th...

By DADA AYOKHAI The two pupils of Glory land school Igarra, Akoko Edo who were kidnapped by  suspected gunmen have been released. The news about the release filter around Auchi yesterday night. It is not yet ascertain if conditions were meant before their release. Details later

By Deborah Coker  The International Organisation on Migration (IOM) on Thursday says  it has assisted no fewer than 18,000 Nigeria returnees towards reintegrating them into the society. Mr Franz Celestine, the Chief of Mission, IOM, Nigeria disclosed this at the 20th anniversary of the organisation in Nigeria. Celestine said that the figure was from the 22,000 the organisation had helped to return back to the country since its  operations in Nigeria 20 years ago. He explained that those assisted were assisted in areas based on their needs, such as the livelihood sector, education sector, among others. He attributed the success in that regard to working with the communities, individuals, government, and traditional rulers. According to him, we take a whole lot of society approach to the reintegration process to ensure that no one is left behind. The Chief of Mission also revealed that the organisation started its operations in the country with just two desks, a...