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Dr. Omowumi Olabode Steven Ekundayo, a Lecturer with the University of Benin (UNIBEN), who was standing trial on alleged sexual assault (rape) on a female student; and who was discharged and acquitted recently by an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, has called for the lifting of his suspension. Dr. Bode Steve Ekundayo, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Literature, University of Benin, made this call in a chat with this Bureau Chief in Benin City, on Thursday, 31st October, 2024. He said "Uniben authorities should lift my suspension, facilitate the payment of his withheld salaries and his promotion to Professor already due. They have already assessed me successfully for Associate Prof in 2021 and I already qualified for Professorship, and by His Grace, I have all it takes". Dr. Bode Ekundayo was accused of sexually assaulting a final year female student of the department in his office on October 5, 2021. Consequently, he was issued a query and placed...

The Programme Manager of ANEEJ. Innocent Edemhanria (Standing) delivering the address on behalf of the Executive Director of ANEEJ, Rev. David Ugolor during the inception meeting of the (CASARN) project in Benin City. To reduce corruption, Stakeholders have agreed to collaborate with The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) to strengthen Anti Corruption Reforms in Nigeria with the implementation of the Civil Society Advocacy to Support Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law (CASARN) project.  The stakeholders made their commitments to support the  implementation of the CASARN project during an inception meeting of the (CASARN) project in Benin City. The ANEEJ Executive Director, Rev David Ugolor in his welcome address, said the CASARN project is designed by ANEEJ as part of the Rule of law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC 11) programme, adding that the purpose of the meeting was to introduce the project to stakeholders and seek their collaboration to implement the pr...

  Some of the world’s leading change makers in sustainable development were recognized at the  UN SDG Action Awards  Ceremony honouring those using creativity and innovation to advance a more sustainable, equitable and peaceful world. This year, the call for submissions drew an astounding 5,500 responses from 190 countries representing new solutions and approaches to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each was evaluated by a high-level  Panel of Judges  and a technical review team who assessed them for impact, scalability, and innovation across three categories: Creativity, Impact, and Changemaker. Nine  finalists  were chosen, most of whom gathered in-person in Rome to learn firsthand who would receive the Award. Supported by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and in partnership with the Italian broadcast network RA...

The need for regular hand washing to avoid contacting Mpox has been stressed by stakeholders as the  disease becomes a threat to human existence. The stakeholders made the observation during  the Institute of Child Health monthly seminar  titled “ Witnessing history being made again: Mpox as a case study”  A lecture was delivered by the Director of the Institute Prof Ayebo Sadoh, a professor of Paediatric infectious diseases and an advocate of public health and the seminar chaired by the highly accomplished former Deputy vice chancellor of the University of Benin and a renowned public health physician Prof Obehi Okojie.  The event was attended by several dignitaries including the provost of the College of medical sciences Prof Wilson Sadoh, Prof C Eregie, Prof E Egbagbe, Dr M Odunvbun and Dr O Obarisiagbon.  According to the stakeholders in their various contributions during the seminar- * Infectious diseases are a perpetual threat to human existence dating...

A politically inspired financial crisis is threatening to cripple Nigeria's economy as the dollar against the Naira rise astronomically, petrol pump price climbing over a thousand Naira per litre and the cost of living beyond the reach of majority of the people. Dr. Peter Uwaibi Esq., a leading figure in the Diaspora seeking for good governance in Nigeria believes that the nations leaders should cut down its spending jamboree and concentrate on how to alleviate the plight of the suffering masses. In this interview, he gives his views on what the situation should be for the interest of Nigerians. Who is Dr. Peter Uwaibi I am an Edo man who has passion for good governance and based on that strong passion I had to pioneer the establishment of the support group  and that birthed, as the convener of Ighodalo/Ogie Choice 2024. The Ighodalo/Ogie choice 2024 is an offshoot of the mind set to propel a better government. How do you propel and instill a better government. You cannot simply be...

  By Eubaldus Enahoro Forum of Nigerian Women in Politics, FONWIP in collaboration with Kingdom International Ministries, United States of America, USA have presented the fifth batch of empowerment to women beneficiaries in Benin City with an appeal to the business women to be consistent in using the resources to uplift their lives and families and bringing domestic violence to the barest minimum. The women who were commended for paying back the interest free revolving loan, were assured that if they continue to keep a good record there is the possibility of becoming producers and wholesalers, but the choice depends on them A cross section of the members of FONWIP during the women  empowerment programme in Benin City A former Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Edo State and  President, FONWIP Hon (Dr.) Florence Gbinigie, thanked the Kingdom International Ministries, for helping to raise funds to make this mission trip all the way from the USA ...

By Ovis Enahoro The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Edo State Council, Dr. Festus Alenkhe has commended journalists for being ethical in their reportage all through the just concluded Edo State governorship election. Alenkhe stated this at the third edition of the annual picnic event organised by the leadership of the Edo State NUJ. He said the annual picnic event is aimed at gathering journalists across the state together to dance, drink, engaged in swimming, engage in sporting activities and unwind among themselves. While commending journalists for balancing their stories before, during and after the Edo Governorship election as no single litigation was brought against any journalists in the state, Dr. Alenkhe admonished members of the pen profession to remain apolitical in carrying out their daily work to objectively inform the public. He appealed for the sustenance of the laudable projects put in place by him and other members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) a...