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Oba of Benin pledges to support Nigerian Army
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare ll, has assured the Nigerian Army of support for peaceful coexistence among the people in Edo land.
Governor Obaseki: How we’re winning fight against human trafficking
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration is making steady progress in the against human trafficking through sustained awareness creation and robust partnership with key stakeholders.
Human trafficking: Oba of Benin drums support for NAPTIP
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare 11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) through advocacy and empowerment in the fight against human trafficking.
Benin monarch urges politicians to align democratic process with culture
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has advised politicians to improve on the nation’s democratic process and political structure to align with African cultural values that engender unity and peaceful coexistence among the people.
VP Osinbajo: NAFEST symbol of Nigeria’s unity
Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has described the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), as Nigeria’s symbol of unity.
Edo Assembly crisis: House of Reps ad-hoc committee meets with Oba of Benin
Oba Ewuare said this on Friday when the Chairman of House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Crisis in Edo Assembly, Mr Abdulrazaq Nadaz, and his members visited the palace in Benin.
Edo assembly crisis kept escalating fast – Benin monarch
The Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Friday said every attempt he made to intervene in the imparse between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, came to naught, as the situation kept escalating fast.
Benin monarch tasks UBTH doctors, staff on good conduct
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appealed to medical doctors and other members of staff of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to be of good conduct and more professional in their relationship with patients.
Governor Obaseki leads Edo APC in thanksgiving service after successful polls
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, led members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, to a thanksgiving service to acknowledge the role of God in the violence-free event and celebrate the triumph of the APC at the polls.
New Year: Oba Ewuare cautions youths against evil activities
Oba Ewuare II of Benin has cautioned youths to desist from evil activities capable of ruining their futures.
Edo Summit: Godwin Obaseki presents score card to the people
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday presented his administration’s score card to people of the state, with assurances of better days ahead.
Prince Charles visit: Benin monarch urges return of artefacts
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged the the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British Monarch, Prince Charles, to assist in facilitating the return of Benin artefacts to the country.
Yakubu Dogara expresses need to strengthen NAPTIP Act to curb modern slavery
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, says there is need to strengthen the Act establishing the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.
Godwin Obaseki: Golf is a game of total exercise
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has called on citizens of the state to embrace golf as a game of focus, total exercise and relaxation.
Oba of Benin calls for more investors in agriculture
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare, has said that more investment in the agriculture sector remains the surest way to food sufficiency and economic stability of any country.
Edo government orders stoppage of human trafficking
Governor Godwin Obaseki has ordered the task force on Human Trafficking and Illegal Migration to ensure eradication of human trafficking and illegal migration by 2020.
Oba of Benin arrives Ooni of Ife’s palace for visit
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has just arrived at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, for a visit.
Oba of Benin places Libya returnees on salaries
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has placed each returnee from Libya, on three months salaries.
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Easter: Police to continue enforcement of restriction order
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Thursday said the social restriction order would continue during the Easter celebration in states where the order had been in ordered.
China recruits volunteers for phase two coronavirus vaccine trial
Barely a week after Chinese scientists finished injecting an experimental coronavirus vaccine into their first group of volunteers, official news outlets reported Thursday that a second batch of participants was being recruited.
Nigeria summons Chinese envoy over allegations of maltreatment of nationals in China
The government’s expression is coming after the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, assured on his verified Twitter handle that he was going to engage the Chinese Government over the allegations immediately.
Shell equips three hospitals, provides eight vehicles
The companies, comprising: The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company and Shell Nigeria Gas, also joined other players in the oil and gas industry to support the Federal Government with $30 million to stop the spread of the deadly disease.
Rivers relaxes restrictions for Easter celebrations, others
The Rivers State Government has temporarily relaxed the restrictions on large religious gatherings to enable Christians carry out their religious obligations during the Easter Period.
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Coronavirus lockdown causing ‘global surge in domestic violence’ – UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has decried a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” against women and girls amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Funke Akindele, hubby under fire for birthday party despite coronavirus lockdown
Nigerians have taken to social media to call out Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, for holding a party in her Lagos home during the ongoing lockdown.
Asian markets begin trading week on high note
Japan’s main Nikkei index was trading more than 2.5% higher in late day trading, while Australia’s S&P/ASX was trading up well over 3.7%. The KOSPI in Seoul was up 2.6% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng had gained well over one percent. Shanghai’s index was closed for a public holiday.
Lagos residents devise means to beat coronavirus lockdown
As the 14 days lockdown imposed on Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states by President Muhammadu Buhari as well as restrictions of movements devised by states across the country to beat COVID-19 bites harder, prices of goods and services, particularly food items, have gone up astronomically.
LUTH: How coronavirus patient died in our custody
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Saturday confirmed the death of a COVID-19 patient in the hospital.