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By Iduozee Paul, BeninFor the protection of the fundamental human rights of citizens, the Edo State Civil Society Organizations have embarked on a one-day sensitization and public awareness on the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Edo State.The body said the ACJL was signed into law in 2018 by the Edo State government with the aim of giving every Edo citizen the right to free bail, access to a lawyer, and be assumed innocent until the court proves him or her guilty.The awareness campaign put together with the support of the CLEEN Foundation,started with a peaceful rally among the major streets…

CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION, C.L.O , SOUTH SOUTH ZONEC/o No. 6 Abuja Lane, Off Wogu Street, D-Line, Port Harcourt. E-mail closouthsouth@gmail.com MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMUThe Inspector General of PoliceNigerian Police ForceForces HeadquartersAbuja. ATTENTION: IG MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMUDear Sir,On the Continued Harassment, Illegal Arrests, Threat of Arrests, Intimidation, And Threats On the Life of  citizen Jeff Ikechi Esq And His Physically Challenged Brother, Ekele Onuah, by Some Police Officers Attached To The IG’s Office, AbujaWe write to humbly bring to your urgent attention the ceaseless police harassments, illegal arrests, intimidation, detention and threats to life of Citizen Jeff Ikechi Geoffrey, Esq and his physically challenged…

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…