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A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has said that nobody is contesting against presidential Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. This is despite the failure of the Tinubu administration to bring under control the security situation in the country with what is happening in Oyo State, the situation in Kwara and other…
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Osimhen responds after Chelle’s comments on absence from Super Eagles The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation on Sunday, revealing that he had spoken directly with Chelle and insisting that the coach’s remarks had been taken out of context. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has clarified the situation following comments made by Nigeria…
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Edo State Security Network (ESSN) has arrested two suspects with a large quantity of Illicit drugs at different locations in Benin City, Edo State, to ensure the state is free from drugs The suspects identified as Efosa uyi and Stella Thompson were arrested in different locations in Benin City with a large quantity of cannabis…
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BENIN CITY – A public hearing to deliberate on the desirability or otherwise of routing of Ying Zhi Energy Gas Pipeline through Orior Community in Uhunmwode local Government Area of Edo State has received the full backing and endorsement of the Odionwere and members of the Orior Community . The public hearing organised by Edo State…
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Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has frowned at the dilapidated nature of facilities at the Corporate Headquarters of Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) promising to upgrade and uplift the station to compete favourably with its counterpart across the globe. Gov. Okpebholo, was accompanied on the inspection tour of facilities in the Station by the Speaker…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said that the renovation of the abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street in Benin City will be completed and ready for occupation within the next two months. The governor stated this after an inspection tour of the facility alongside the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly…
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The Edo State Police Command said it has arrested an officer for reportedly tear-gassing an unknown person to death in Benin City. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this on Monday, June 1, 2026, in a statement made available to the media in Benin City. Ikoedem recalled that on 25th May,…
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Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Monday, said he was still awaiting the Federal Government’s approval for the take-off of his security outfit, “Iru Ekun Security Network,” as part of the moves to dislodge criminal elements from South-West forests. He also expressed his readiness to comply with the Executive Order…
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Renowned British-Nigerian rapper and music executive Skepta has sparked intense debate across social media after directly calling out Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the worsening economic hardships and rampant insecurity plaguing the West African nation. In a concise post on X on May 30, 2026, the Mercury Prize-winning artist, born Joseph Olaitan Adenuga Jr.,…
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For close to half a century, the popular Ramat Park stood out as one of the most difficult traffic points in Benin City. It is a junction many residents know too well and complained about. Whether heading towards Auchi, Asaba or linking other parts of the state, motorists often found themselves stuck in long queues…