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From the rugged hills of Sambisa to the deep forests of Zamfara, Nigerians have watched the menace of kidnapping spread like wildfire. But few imagined it would one day settle in the lush, fertile forests of Edo State, the Heartbeat of the Nation and its sister, Delta, the Big Heart. Today, what was once a…
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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 13 suspects in connection with the mob killing of popular businessman Chigozie Ifeonu, widely known as Chiboy or Chi Benz, in the Ogheghe community along Upper Siluko Road, Egor Local Government Area, Edo State. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Deputy Police…
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The Benin–Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC) said it would complete construction of the 10-lane Benin-Asaba highway on schedule. It said it remained committed to delivering a world-class expressway that would redefine travel, connectivity and commerce along the Benin–Asaba corridor. Chief Executive Officer of BAECC, Edafe Shingle, who spoke at a press briefing in Benin City,…
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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 13 suspects in connection with the mob killing of a 23-year-old man, identified as Chigozie Ifeonu, at Ogheghe community, along Upper Siluko Road, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. According to a statement issued on Thursday in Benin City by the Deputy Police…
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A tragic confrontation between operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and suspected drug barons in Okpuje, Uzeba community, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, has reportedly led to the death of a 16-year-old boy identified as Emmanuel Monday George. Two other persons — God’spower Omage (20) and Ajayi Irobia (54)…
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There was reported unrest around Ogheghe, Upper Siluko Road, in Egor Local Government Area of Benin City, after a dispute between two residents reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation. According to eyewitness accounts, the disagreement began after an alleged misunderstanding involving a commercial motorcycle transaction. Sources claimed that the argument quickly intensified, leading to a…
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Etinosa Idemudia stands today as one of Edo State’s most celebrated creative exports — an actress, filmmaker, and content creator who rose from an engineering background to become a household name in Nollywood. With her unique blend of intelligence, humor, and artistic expression, Etinosa has carved out an inspiring career that continues to uplift the…
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The 2025 edition of the PEARLs Quiz organised by Seplat Energy Plc, a leading Nigerian independent oil company, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) for secondary schools across Edo and Delta States has ended in Asaba with schools carting away huge prizes. Pioneer Education Centre, Benin City Edo State,…
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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested two suspected fraud syndicate members specializing in defrauding Point of Sale (POS) operators in the state. It was gathered that the suspects usually moved from one POS stand to another, withdrawing money from them using fake bank alerts. The suspects, allegedly using a Toyota Camry, reportedly defrauded…
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The former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Marvellous Omobayo, has asserted that only the court possesses the authority to determine the legality of his tenure, warning against any attempt to undermine the judicial process. Omobayo made this known in a letter dated October 28, 2025, addressed to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, the Director-General…