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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced that the World Bank has approved a $75 million facility to revamp the state's education system. The funding will be utilized over three years to expand the Edo Best Educational scheme from basic to secondary levels and improve the state-owned
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has pledged to sustain ongoing work on all infrastructural projects in the state to improve livelihoods and engender sustainable development. In a visit to Ewohimi, the hometown of late Mrs. Clara Oshiomhole, wife of former Governor
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The members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have expressed opposition to the 30 job slots allotted to each member of the green chambers from the 774,000 public jobs scheme initiated by the Federal Government. According to Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, the Minority Leader of
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The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the intersection of public health crises and systemic racism in the United States. In response to the growing awareness of the detrimental effects of racism on communities of color, several states and local governments have declared racism a public health crisis. This trend highlights the
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Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican, has been criticized by the Maine Democratic Party for her efforts in securing aid for state and local governments amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Despite the critical need for funding, Collins has fallen short in her party's coronavirus aid proposal, failing to
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Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has received a significant boost ahead of the September governorship election, as youth groups from the six local government areas in Edo North Senatorial district have declared their support for his re-election. The Amalgamated Youth groups, comprising various youth organizations from across the senatorial district,
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As the nation continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, a major bipartisan interstate compact among governors has been announced to expand the use of rapid point-of-care antigen tests. The six-state agreement, facilitated by The Rockefeller Foundation, aims to scale up testing production, reduce shortages, and aid in the safe
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New Hampshire is projected to face a significant multi-million-dollar budget shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders and federal lawmakers are working together to address this issue, advocating for increased funding support for local governments. A virtual roundtable discussion, led by Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), highlighted the critical need
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The residents of Filiya community in Shongom Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State are facing an acute crisis as the number of Hepatitis cases continues to soar, with community health officials warning of an impending public health disaster. Despite the efforts of officials to educate the public on the
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Michigan Representative Jon Hoadley, a Democrat, has been criticized by the Michigan Republican Party for voting against a bill that would provide property tax relief to individuals and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, Senate Bill 943, would allow taxpayers to defer summer property tax bills, with
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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced enforcement actions to bring about the closure of three large-capacity cesspools (LCCs) on Oahu and the Big Island, issuing $268,000 in fines. The EPA's actions aim to address the contamination of groundwater, streams, and ocean resources caused by these
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, who were adversely affected by the 2018 floods. The Director-General of NEMA, Mr. Muhammed Muhammadu, disclosed this during a visit to the Secretary to Anambra State Government
