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ICPC said the Goodluck Jonathan Estate was a massive housing project initiated during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi-billion naira expanse of lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Judge Mohammed Umar granted…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced 41 properties to Abubakar Malami, the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice. TheCable understands that the properties — hotels, residential buildings, lands, schools, and a printing press — are scattered across Kebbi, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The properties in Kebbi…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Edo/Delta Area Command, has exceeded its 2025 annual revenue target by 18.48 per cent, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Judith Kanu, has disclosed. Speaking at a press conference in Warri on Tuesday, where she presented the Command’s performance between January and November 2025, Kanu revealed that although the Command was…
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The Edo House of Assembly on Monday resolved to urge the state government to take over ownership of the Museum of West African Arts and Radisson Hotel, Benin. The resolution followed plenary consideration of reports from two ad hoc committees, constituted by the speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, to examine ownership issues surrounding both facilities. Presenting the…
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Troops have arrested two persons for impersonating the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at Utesi in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State. The Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, who disclosed this in a statement, said the arrest was made on December 11, 2025, following intelligence reports.…
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A civil society group, Bail Is Free Campaign, based in Benin, Edo State capital has called for the redeployment of the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika. In a peaceful protest in Benin yesterday, the group dragged the Commissioner for failure to curb extortion by officers under his command. The protesters armed with placards of…
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You just have to believe us when we say Mercy Aigbe is a queen when it comes to fashion. Owambe, she is there. Weddings, she slays. Red carpets, premieres, film screenings — Aigbe has built a reputation around showing up fully formed, every single time. So when she arrived at the premiere of “Colours of…
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Hey there, Edo bride-to-be, trust us when we say you deserve a glamorous look to honour your roots on your big day. For that regal effect, Beccas Needles n Stitches expertly designed this breathtaking Edo bridal look and it’s truly a work of art. The whole sleeveless ensemble is covered in patterned coral beads, followed…
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BENIN – The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens as she presided over the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) in Benin City. The event which was held at the New Festival…
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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) after her controversial movie title ”A Very Dirty Christmas” generated backlash from the association and the Christian community. The embattled actress apologised in an emotional Instagram Live session with her fans and followers. Ini said she and her team are…