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As the world locks down to shut out the destructive effects of Coronavirus, the WHO charges governments to use period to plan effectively against COVID-19.In a recent reaction to country responses,  the WHO director-general,   Tedros Adhanon Ghebreyesus, who had earlier called on warring nations to sheath their swords so we can all focus on COVID-19 as a common enemy,Said he:“We understand that countries are trying to assess when and how they will be able to ease these measures. The answer depends on what countries do while these population-wise measures are in place.“Asking people to stay at home and shutting down…

From CNN Health –Digestive symptoms may be more common in coronavirus infections than previously thought as discovered in a small study released Wednesday. According to the findings as reported by CNN, symptoms such as diarrhea and a loss in appetite were the “chief compliant” in nearly half of more than 200 confirmed coronavirus cases.The research suggests that during the coronavirus pandemic, clinicians may need to look beyond the major identified symptoms of cough and shortness of breath.“That is because many patients infected with Coronavirus according to the study, may initially present to the hospitals with diarrhea, anorexia and vomiting-not necessarily…

By Iduozee PaulAs the insecurity in Nigeria continues to rise, the Civil Rights Group in Benin City has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to  sack the Service Chiefs for their inefficiency and ineptitude in the fight against insurgency in  Nigeria.The Civil Rights Group, known as the Talakawa’s Parliament, protested peacefully  against insecurity in Nigeria and the senseless  killing of innocent Nigerians, majorly Christians, by terrorists and the need for President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Service Chiefs.The group asked the federal and state governments to sit tight to curtail the menace of insecurity in the states, since state governors collect…

By Iduozee Paul The management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company Plc., insists the company and the state government must meet on a round table to fine-tune ways to end power outage in the state saying the company works under a regulatory body.Managing Director of the company, Funke Osigbodu represented by the chief state head, Edo State, Mr. Abel Enechaziam said this in Benin while reacting to the 48 hours ultimatum issued the power distribution company by the state government.The Edo State government had given BEDC and Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Power Company Lltda two-day deadline to reach a final agreement…

By Iduozee Paul, BeninThe chairperson, Nigeria Women Football League, (NWFL), Aisha Falode has lamented the low registration of amateur football clubs in Nigeria.She made the observation at the 2019/2020 NWFL AGM congress in Benin City, where she said Edo State is fast becoming the home of modern women’s football in Nigeria.“We were in Benin City for our first NWPL Super 4 a few years ago. In 2019, Edo accommodated us for the NWFL Pro-League and Amateur League. Today, we are back for our AGM/ Congress in 2020.“This is a reflection of the fact that Edo State is fast becoming the…

By Iduozee Paul, BeninAs need for citizens to be free from police torture, harassment, intimidation, molestation, unlawful arrest and prosecution rises following massive abuses, Edo Civil Society Organizations (EDOCSO) in collaboration with the CLEEN Foundation has called on the Edo State government to remove from the Nigeria Police, the power to prosecute suspects facing criminal trials in court to end violation of the fundamental human rights of citizens.The groups made the suggestion in Benin City, during their second quarter state working group meeting on accountable governance, justice and security project-accessing.Delivering on the topic: “Challenges in the implementation of administration of…

Iduozee Paul, BeninThe minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria has recorded another case of Coronavirus in Nigeria making it a total of two cases. He disclosed this in Benin City, during a press briefing with newsmen at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, (UBTH).The minister said the new case had a contact with the Italian man, Nigeria’s first recorded case.“”On the 8th of March, scientists confirmed the presence of Coronavirus in one of the contacts.It is my duty to announce a new case of the Coronavirus disease in Nigeria and the newly confirmed case is an Ogun State…

By Constance MejuFor Nigerians to get a better deal from being oil producing, the need for government to address good governance through applying transparency and accountability in the management of oil and gas resources while putting communities first has been stressed by civil society organizations.They called for re-orientation among the citizenry for more interest in monitoring how proceeds from oil are being managed by state and local governments on their behalf, lamenting that there is much suffering in the country and underdevelopment because of governance failure.The CSOs called on Niger Delta governors to develop a master plan for life beyond…

By Gift E. JonahRivers State women are asking for a review of the land systems in communities to give women access to own land to aid them in adequately contributing to home-building and societal advancement.The demand was part of the outcome of a one-day dialogue by community women organized by Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Center, Port Harcourt on Thursday  March 5, 2020.The women drawn from communities in Onelga Local Government Area including Erema, Okwuzi, Egbema, examined the way women access land in the communities and suggested how to improve that.The women explained that though women play key roles in…

By Constance MejuNext door to an Exon Mobil platform, these community members lack access to health facilities and even funds to pay the traditional birth attendantAkwa Ibom State was created in September 1987 by the Babangida administration from the old Cross River State. The state has an area of 7,081 kilometers with many coast lines and rivers. It has a population of 3.92million people by the records of the 2006 National Population Census and is the 10th largest state in Nigeria.Akwa Ibom  has 31 local government areas some of which  are overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and boasts of a rich…