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 The UN Women's Solidarity Movement for Gender Equality,  has congratulated Mrs. Joy Ihensekhien, on her appointment as Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender Issues.  A congratulatory message by Comrade Ehis Agugu, Focal Person/Coordinator, UN Women's Solidarity Movement for Gender Equality, Edo State chapter, noted that Ihensekhien's appointment as Permanent Secretary is a well-deserved one considering her "dedication, expertise, and exceptional contributions to public service." Agugu expressed confidence that her elevation to the Permanent Secretary cadre would not only benefit the Ministry but create a lasting legacy. "As you embark on this new role, we are confident that your unwavering focus on results and your ability to inspire collaboration will greatly benefit the Ministry and the wider community.  "Your appointment marks a significant milestone, and we believe that your tenure will create a lasting legacy,...

 The Honourable Special Adviser to the Imo State government on Youth Mobilization, Hon. Eric Uwakwe today, December 17, 2024, paid a courtesy visit to the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma. The Special Adviser and the Commissioner used the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues concerning the state, particularly ethical policing, youth participation in security and preparations for the overall welfare of Imo people during and after the Yuletide season. The Special Adviser thanked the Commissioner for his exemplary leadership and techniques in modern policing which has restored relative peace, law, and order in Imo state.  He assured the Commissioner of Police that Imo Youths are always ready to collaborate with the Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to combat acts inimical to peace, security, and welfare of Ndi Imo.  Speaking in the Commissioner's office, Hon. Eric Uwakwe stated, "I am here with notable youth leaders across the State in pure so...

 September 10, 2024 Statement on School Resumption Date Extension In light of recent events, we have decided to extend the school resumption date to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.  This decision is rooted in our deep commitment to protecting our children from all forms of danger including the possible consequences of the astronomical increase in the price of fuel as well as the concomitant increase in cost of living.  We are also mindful of the intelligence report we received about the threats posed by the APC, who have reportedly imported and armed thugs that are causing mayhem across the state. Because the safety of our children is paramount we do not want to take any chances hence we are keeping our children in the safety of their homes until we difuse the situation sortly.   The APC's actions, including their reckless behaviour that has resulted in the shooting of innocent individuals, raise serious alarms. We believe that these actions ar...

The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to stop the directive requiring vehicle owners to register and obtain a Central Motor Information System Certificate for a fee of not less than N6,000. NBA-SPIDEL questioned the legal basis for the Nigeria Police Force’s issuance of the CMRIS Certificates, stating that no law had granted the police the authority to issue such licences or certificates to vehicle owners following vehicle registration at the appropriate offices. It demanded an immediate halt to the issuance and enforcement of the CMRIS Certificates, urging the Inspector General of Police to issue a directive stopping the practice nationwide. The association also called for the shutdown of the registration website and physical registration centres, with refunds to be made to those who had already paid. It made the call in a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police, and co-...

 As part of the efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D, to enhancing the security of lives and property, the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence the enforcement of the digitalized Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) within the next 14 days, specifically on the 29th of July, 2024, to rejuvenate and digitalize the motor vehicle registration system, significantly bolstering our nation's safety and security framework. The e-CMR is an advanced, real-time online repository of motor vehicle data, designed to support police investigations, operational activities, and combat vehicle-related crimes, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery. The transition to a digitalized system will streamline the documentation and verification processes for vehicle ownership and related transactions. Following the directives of the IGP, services such as change of ownership, change of license number, change of engine, and change of chassis/body would b...

 ...Edo 2024 guber' election in focus: a tale of the people's return to power By John Ewah We have embarked on this enlightenment journey to unveil the untold truths and hidden dimensions in Edo’s political landscape, such truths now becoming dormant in the recesses of the people’s memories. A trip down memory lane is therefore necessary to make glaring the real issues, before we as a people make life-changing decisions in our collective choice, come September 21, 2024. The title of this treatise has been used an extended metaphor to allude historically to the period the Soviet Union held sway in Eastern Europe, placing political, military, and ideological barriers to seal off itself and its dependent eastern and central European allies from open contact with the West and other non-communist areas. The Edo political terrain has become the object of comparison in this historical allusion. The oppressive political class has erected several barriers to stratify the society in orde...