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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven passengers along the Benin–Akure Road, between Obarenren Community and Odunwongie Community. This was stated in a press release on Tuesday by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem. She said that the police rescued eight, including children, while efforts were ongoing to…
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The indigenous people of Ayen Community have once again called attention of the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Mr. Monday Agbonika, to ignore calls for withdrawal of his men deployed to restore, retain peace and security in the community. This was contained in a statement signed by the community spokesperson of the Ayen community…
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Tension has gripped residents of Benin City, Edo State, following an alarming claim made by social media user and influencer Shaddy, who alleged that another young man has lost his life at the hands of a suspected aboki (a term commonly used in Nigeria to refer to Hausa traders or bike riders from the northern…
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There was a little tension as Philip Shaibu and Omobayo Godwins clashed over who should represent Edo State at the Former Deputy Governors’ Forum during its fourth annual national conference. The drama began when Omobayo was introduced as the former deputy governor at the event in Abuja on Tuesday, prompting Shaibu to object publicly. The…
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Gunmen suspected to be cannabis cultivators and traffickers have attacked a combined team of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Army personnel at Ukpuje town, Owan West Local Government Area in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that an officer of the NDLEA was shot on the hand during the attack. The Edo State Commander…
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By EdoCelebrities.com News Desk | October 25, 2025 | Benin City Tension gripped Edo State over the weekend following the kidnapping of at least ten passengers by suspected gunmen along the Benin–Sobe–Akure Road, a highway that has become increasingly notorious for insecurity. According to reports, the attackers blocked the highway near the NIFOR area, close…
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In the ancient Benin Kingdom, the bond between the living and the dead is not broken by time — it is strengthened by reverence, rituals, and remembrance. Edo people do not take ancestral blessings lightly because, to them, ancestors are not gone; they are ever-present guardians who shape destiny, protect families, and guide communities. The…
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A Kingdom Governed by Tradition The Benin Kingdom, cradle of Edo civilization and one of Africa’s most enduring monarchies, is not only known for its bronze art and royal heritage — but also for its deep moral codes and sacred taboos that have guided generations. Long before colonial laws or modern governance, Edo people lived…
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Auchi Youth Council Endorses Abubakar Igbei For Etsako West Chairmanship, Calls For Fairness, Equity
Ahead of the 2026 local government elections in Edo State, the Auchi Youth Council (AYC) has thrown its weight behind Hon. Abubakar Abdullah Igbei of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its preferred candidate for the Chairmanship position of Etsako West Local Government Council. The endorsement was announced by the Board of Trustees Chairman of…
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The Seplat Energy Plc, in partnership with its Joint Venture partner, the NNPC Exploration and Production Limited, has empowered Edo, Delta students with N18 m. The firm made the disclosure shortly after the grand finale of the 2025 edition of the PEARLs Quiz competition for secondary schools across Edo and Delta States on Saturday in…