Opinion: The 2009 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Controversy: “Wipe Israel Off the Map” and the Global Backlash
Paulinus Ukeki In 2009, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reignited global controversy when he repeated sentiments widely interpreted as a call for the destruction of Israel. Though his remarks dated back to a speech first made in 2005, it was…
EDUCATION: GOV OKPEBHOLO PLANS NEW DEAL FOR AAU STUDENTS ■ EDO STATE GOVERNMENT, CHINESE TOP VARSITY TO COMMENCE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME FOR STUDENTS
The Edo State Government and the Federal Republic of China are exploring avenues for institutional collaboration aimed at deepening the exchange of knowledge across education, culture, and technology. Governor Monday Okpebholo received a high-level delegation from Fujian Jiangxia University, China,…
EDO STATE GOVERNMENT MOVES SWIFTLY TO CONTAIN DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK
The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that it is fully aware of the recent outbreak of Diphtheria reported in certain parts of the State. In response, the administration of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has activated…
Okpebholo: Demolition of Private, Commercial Houses Built Along Waterways in GRA, Benin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, announced that his administration will start demolishing private and commercial buildings along waterways.This action aims to improve surface and underground drainage, particularly in the Government Reservation Areas (GRA) of Benin City. The government will…
Japa: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Calls for Incentives To Retain Nigeria’s Doctors
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged all levels of government to give incentives to medical professionals to slow down their mass migration abroad, popularly known as ‘Japa’. The Former President,Olusegun Obasanjo, at a hospital commissioning in Zamfara on Monday emphasized…
HERDSMEN ATTACKS: GOV OKPEBHOLO TAKES DECISIVE ACTION■ INAUGURATES SECURITY, BOUNDARY COMMITTEES
Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated two critical committees aimed at tackling pressing issues of security and land disputes in Edo State. The newly-established Livestock Control Committee and the Boundary Committee underscore the Governor’s commitment to…
Trump Criticized Macron While Departing Canada
The French President, Emmanuel Macron was publicly criticized by US President, Donald Trump while departing Canada late Monday, asserting that Macron mistakenly indicated he was returning to Washington to negotiate a “ceasefire.” The US President Donald Trump criticized French President…
“I Left Tinubu’s Government To Plot His 2027 Defeat”- Aliyu Audu declared
The declaration said against the incumbent President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Mr Aliyu Audu – his former Senior Special Adviser on Public Affairs, on his resignation from office was disclosed that he resigned from the administration in order…
GOV OKPEBHOLO APPROVES RETURN OF SCHOOLS TO MISSIONARIES IN EDO
In a significant policy shift, Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the return of schools to missionary organizations in Edo State. This landmark decision was announced following a meeting between the Governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi,…
GOV OKPEBHOLO HIGHLIGHTS FATHERHOOD, DIVINE MANDATE AT THANKSGIVING SERVICE
BENIN CITY- The Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, was a prominent figure at St. Paul Catholic Church in Benin City, on Sunday, where he attended a special thanksgiving mass marking the second year in office of the…