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Rights Of Women

By BELLA AKHAGBA
The Nigerian constitution guarantees equality in its fundamental human rights provision in chapter IV of the 1999 constitution though the constitutional guarantee is for all persons. In reality women’s rights are not regarded as human rights hence they are ignored and infringed at every stage of the woman’s life.
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Magazine

Pure Natural Honey: So Good!! But Difficult To Find
* What You Often Get Is The Fake, Sub - Standard And Adultrated Variety

By Michael Odigbe

Pure, natural honey is two and a half times sweeter than white sugar. So, when you hear people say that they add white sugar instead of honey to their tea or akamu to sweeten it, there is much need to laugh at such open display of ignorance. The truth is that you can sweeten your food more easily with honey

 

 

 

Niger-Delta: Our Measured Response Is Not Weakness - CDS

By THOMPSON ERHOMONSELE 

To prove that the Nigerian military is equal to the lingering crisis in the Niger Delta region, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike has asserted that “Our measured response of the military in the Niger Delta is not a sign of weakness”

86 Wives Demand Release Of Masab

Malam Mohammed Masaba’s 86 wives and children on Thursday stormed the Niger Ministry of Justice, demanding his release. The 84-year old Masaba was remanded in prison custody by a Sharia Court for allegedly contravening Islamic law. Hajiya Aisha Masaba, one of the wives, who spoke with newsmen at the scene of the demonstration in Minna, said “we are here to seek justice, let Sharia law leave us alone.” She said their husband had not done anything wrong to warrant arrest and imprisonment.

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Prisons: Omo N’Oba Appeals To FG
By MONDAY OISE

The Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediuwa has appealed to the Federal Government to improve on the conditions of prisons across the country.

Commissioner Assures On General Hospital Iguobazuwa

By CLIFFORD AGBAJOR

The Commissioner for Works and Public Utilities, who is also over-seeing the Ministry of Information and Orientation, Edo State, Barr. Anthony Iyalekhue, has assured that based on discussion(s) with the State’s Hospital Management Board (HMB), Medical Doctors would soon be posted to the General Hospital, Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West Local Government Area, Edo State.

Ogbemudia, Genius And Inspiration To Younger Generation -Daughter

A two-time governor of the defunct Bendel State and a former military administrator of the then Midwestern state of Nigeria Brigadier-General Samuel Ogbemudia has been described as a disciplined man of genius and inspiration to younger generations whose achievements cannot be easily surpassed.

EDSG Inaugurates Free Maternal Child Health C’ttee

By FUNMI BABATOPE  

Edo State Government has concluded arrangements for the commencement of the official flag-off of the free malaria treatment for both pregnant women and under 5 children and free ante-natal as well as free delivery for pregnant women in the state billed for Monday 22nd September 2008 in government owned hospitals across the state.

Council Commences Desilting Of Drainages


AUTHORITIES of Owan West Local Government Council have commenced the destilting of drainages in major towns in the locality to allow for easy flow of floodwater during this rainy reason and beyond.
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COURTESY VISIT: His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Erediauwa, Oba of Benin (left) welcoming the Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Benin City, Most Rev. (Dr.) Richard Burke to his Palace during the courtesy visit by the Archbishop. Photo: PETER EZOMO.

EDHA Members Condole Late Ebenezer Aisien Family

By FRIDAY OBANOR
THE member representing Oredo West Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly Hon. Uyi Igbe has advised members of the family of Mr. Ebenezer Aisien killed by a mobile police man attached to NNPC Mega Station in Benin City on Monday this week not to take laws into their hands in their effort to get justice.

CRADAN Edo Chapter Petitions NURTW

By MIKE OSAROGIAGBON/OSAZUWA AKONEDO
he Edo State Chapter of Cement, Rods and Asbestos Dealers Association of Nigeria, (CRADAN) has petitioned the members of National Union of Road Transport Workers for allegedly molesting its drivers while carrying out their legitimate duties on the road.
Sports

Bayelsa Dare Tourists In Bauchi Today

Kwara Govt To Improve Security At Stadium

Rangers To Play Home Matches In Abakaliki

Eaglets Elimination In Cotonou: Laloko Slams Coaching Crew. . . Calls For Their Resignation

Enyimba Vow To Beat Coton Sport

Eaglets Leave For Cotonou Today

Agbonlahor’s Pregnant Girls Exposed

Government Urged To Encourage Athletes

u - b - e - l - i - e - v - a - b - l - e: Lagos Athletes Yet To Start Camping

Shev Was A Chelsea Success” - Kenyon

‘Chelsea’ll Capture Robinho’

Sunderland Tackles Manchester City

CL Round Off: Shalke Shocked Out

Cranes Summoned, Coach Due Aug 15

Encounter

Policemen Are Not Magicians- ASP Peter Ogboi

In recent times, killing of innocent persons by police bullets has become one of the major concerns of many Nigerians especially those whose loved ones were victims. Consequently, the public Relations officer of the Nigerian Police Force, Edo State ASP Peter Ogboi spoke with Osazuwa Akonedo, Oligbo Anthony of Weekend Observer recently on the allegation of indiscriminate use of fire arms by men of the Nigerian Police Force. Excepts:
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Experience

Fasting? Not For Me

By Austin Allens

Behind my apartment, are two cobblers who are Muslims by faith. They sleep late and wake early. They ensure they finish the first prayers before the cock releases its first ‘kposa’. If we have not returned from the town before their last prayers of the day, we know we are late and begin to judge ourselves..

Life

How Richard Osakwe Cheated Death By The Wiskers

By AUSTIN ALLENS

Richard Onyemike Osakwe is now a new
creation. Since he was rescued from the jaws of death, he has been praising God wherever he goes. He vowed on Wednesday during a snappy interview that he will continue his new life in Jesus until rapture.

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Opinion

Yar’Adua Is Healthier Than Obj

By Odimegwu Onwumere

There is nothing left on media in describing the state of health of the (s)elected president of Nigeria , Alhaji Musa Yar’Adua.

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Issues

Need For Experience-Based Qualification

By ANTHONY OLIGBO

Abraham Lincoln a man of destiny fought a gallant fight in the United States political terrain before achieving success. He opined in one of his speeches that it is best to “get the qualification and wait for the opportunity”.

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Nation

Leadership, Bane Of Our Poor Value System

By Francis Osadolo

he head, as a part of the body, is very vital for the well-being of every other part of the body.
When the head is healthy, the other parts of the body can easily be positively affected. A rotten head is like a bad seed that is sown, it produces bad fruit no amount of price can be put to make it produce better fruit.

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Counselling

Behaviour Problems Of Childhood, Adolescent And Treatment

By O.C. Madu

There are many dimensions used to determine deviant and maladaptive behaviour.
When a maladaptive occurs, the individual finds himself in conflict with either himself or social groups. In varying degrees, he is socially or vocationally incapacitated. This incapacitation may be general or unrealistic striving.
 
 
 

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