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Popular TikToker Peller has publicly apologized following a recent controversy that sparked intense reactions online. In a heartfelt message shared via social media, the content creator admitted fault and called on the public to stop directing harassment toward fellow influencer Jarvis. “I am very sorry for what I did. I let my emotions get the…
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Benin City, Edo State — Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has been granted bail by the High Court in Edo State, according to multiple official court updates shared on social media today. facebook.com The bail decision comes after days of speculation and online debate over the status of Harrison’s legal battle, with posts circulating that…
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Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State chapter, Prof. Monday Igbafen, has appealed to the state government to depoliticize the union in the state and allows it to operate independently for the wellbeing of workers. He made the appeal in Benin while speaking to a press statement titled “the protest against insecurity in…
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Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has directed that primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural communities be strengthened to ensure accessible and quality healthcare for residents across the state. Mr Idahosa, according to a statement by his chief press secretary, Friday Aghedo, gave the directive on Friday in Benin while chairing the fourth quarterly meeting…
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Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned that politicians who acquire power and deploy it for selfish ends will face divine punishment. Obaseki spoke in a video shared on his official X handle, where he reflected on leadership, governance and his years in office, stressing that politics should be about service, not personal enrichment.…
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has formally expressed deep concern over the title of actress Ini Edo’s newly released movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, describing it as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. The association’s position was made known in an official statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, and released to…
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Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has commissioned the new University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Police Post to boost security in the area. He performed the commissioning with the Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu amid cheers. Agbonika, who lauded the UBTH management for the initiative, stating that the new police post…
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The Igbanke people, an Anioma, Ika-speaking community administratively located in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, have raised the alarm over what they described as decades of state neglect, discrimination and socio-cultural exclusion, declaring their resolve to exit Edo State and be included in the proposed Anioma State currently before the National Assembly. The…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have donated foodstuffs to over 300 families in Iguovbiahiamwen and Okhuo communities in the Uhunwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. Presiding President, Sampson Eguavoen, on Tuesday said the church selected the two communities as the first beneficiaries of the support, which included bags of rice and beans,…
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said development in the state is not commensurate with the funds it receives from the Federation Account Allocation Committee. Speaking at a year-end press conference held at the party’s secretariat in Benin, the PDP Chairman in the state, Tony Aziegbemi, said it had become…