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There are many slaughterhouses, or abattoirs, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, where animals are slaughtered daily for meat meant for public consumption. Some of these abattoirs are owned and operated by local governments, while others are privately managed. One of the main government abattoirs, located near the swamps of the Ikpoba River, is over 65 years old. At the abattoir, cows are slaughtered on bare floors, while butchers work without protective gear. With the borehole long out of service, they rely on water from a nearby house to wash animal parts, which often ends up mingling with stagnant…

Team Edo departed today for Ogun State to participate in the 22nd Edition of the National Sports Festival, tagged the GateWay Games, with a 900 member contingent. It comprises 774 athletes (324 male and 288 female), 60 coaches, 36 officials, and 66 state delegates, who are expected to win laurels in the festival scheduled from May 16 to 30 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Meanawhile Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, and the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, have jointly charged the athletes and coaches to embody a winning spirit and uphold…

Residents of Edo South Senatorial District are experiencing improved security and night-time visibility, thanks to the ongoing installation of solar-powered street lights by Senator Neda Imasuen as part of his constituency projects. The lawmaker, who represents Edo South in the National Assembly, has embarked on the ambitious project to light up streets, communities, and key areas across the seven local government areas that make up the district. According to a statement from the Senator’s office, “The solar street light initiative aims to not only address the challenges of poor visibility at night but also to enhance community safety, encourage nightlife,…

The National President of the National Butchers Employers Union of Nigeria, Comrade Sunny Omokaro, has raised alarm over the acute shortage of veterinary doctors in Edo State’s slaughterhouses, warning that the situation poses a serious public health threat. Speaking in Benin City after a recent inspection of abattoirs across the South-South geopolitical zone, Omokaro described the situation in Edo State as dire, lamenting that over 70% of animals slaughtered daily are not inspected by qualified veterinary personnel. “It is a clear and present danger,” Omokaro declared. “By law, no animal should be slaughtered for public consumption without thorough pre-slaughter…

After over three years of diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), a Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor, has convicted 10 Thai sailors and their vessel, MV Chayanee Naree, for trafficking 32.9 kilograms of cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos. The convicted sailors, all nationals of Thailand, include: Krilerk Tanakhan, Boonlert Hansoongnern, Jakkarin Booncharoen, Thammarong Put-tlek, Worrapat Paopinta, Marut Kantaprom, Werapat Somboonying, Urkit Amsri, Panudet Jaisuk, and Amrat Thawom. The sailors were first arraigned before the court in February 2022, along with nine Nigerian suspects, on…

President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of armed forest guards to secure Nigeria’s 1,129 forests from terrorists and criminal gangs has attracted commendations across the country. A former member of Abia State House of Assembly, Honourable Obinna Ichita, who represented Aba South State Constituency, said that by this bold move, Tinubu has further demonstrated a genuine interest in swiftly addressing the security challenges in Nigeria, particularly in the South East and other vulnerable regions. Ichita, who was a deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2023 general elections, said that the approval, which includes…

The Edo State Police Command has unveiled immediate reform measures to sanitize its operations, particularly the Anti-Money Laundering Unit, following rising concerns of police harassment and extortion circulating on social media. In a statement signed by CSP Moses Joel Yamu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the Command noted that the initiative is part of efforts by the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, to address public complaints and restore confidence in the police force. According to Yamu, CP Agbonika ordered the following measures: 1. Mandatory Identification: All police tactical teams, area commands, and special squads must now have their name…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, popularly known as the Lion Bar, has issued a stern call to action over what it describes as worrying violations of human rights in the ongoing clampdown on cultism in Edo State. In a statement signed by Ekama Itohan, Chairman, and Emmanuel Okorie, Secretary of the NBA Benin Human Rights Committee (HRC), the association expressed deep concern over the mass arrests and arraignments of young men and women allegedly linked to cult activities without adherence to due process. According to the NBA, many of the arrested individuals are being brought before courts without…

Delta State government has empowered over 250,000 Deltans through various programmes coordinated by inter-ministerial departments and agencies since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office two years ago. State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said the Delta-CARES grant initiative formed part of the empowerment instruments. Highlighting the significant strides made by the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, he said the administration has left “bold and remarkable footprints” across the state, particularly in rural infrastructure and public service delivery. “In almost two years, we can see very bold…

The three-member panel of the court of appeals, presided over by Justice M. A. Danjuma has announced that judgment is reserved to a date to be communicated to parties in the appeal filed by PDP and its candidate Ighodalo. It was after taking arguments from lawyers to parties. Governor Monday Okpebholo had urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by PDP and that of its candidate Ighodalo for being unmeritorious. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also made similar request at the hearing of the appeal in Abuja on Thursday. Lawyer to Okpebholo, Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN) urged…