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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a suspected criminal syndicate linked to kidnapping, arms trafficking, illegal mining and the production of counterfeit United States dollars, arresting 16 suspects in coordinated intelligence operations across Kano, Edo and Yobe states. The arrests were carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG-SIS)…
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Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has disclosed why governors did not want him to remain as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, the lawmaker representing Edo North stated that governors told him to his face that they were afraid he would impose…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on the 9th Monday March 2026 laid the groundwork for a power plant that can generate 100MW and a 300 Metric Tons Per Day LNG Facility, Taihu Industrial Park in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government of the state. He stated that during the event that was held at Ologbo, the…
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A chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Dr. Akin Fapohunda, has taken a swipe at Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, accusing him of acting under the influence of former governor Adams Oshiomhole. He also warned former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to take his personal safety seriously amid what he described as growing political tension…
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Olumide Akpata is the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Edo State in 2024. In this interview, Akpata, who joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) a few weeks ago, speaks on the reason he joined Mr. Peter Obi in the coalition party. The former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), expresses displeasure over the spate…
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In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday, the governor intervened during a visit to the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, where he also settled the medical expenses of several other patients admitted across various wards. Speaking to journalists after the visit, Governor Okpebholo explained that the woman…
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Benin City, the Edo State capital, has emerged among the top cities globally in the prestigious Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge, winning a $1 million innovation award. The global competition attracted participation from over 600 cities worldwide, with only 25 cities across 20 countries making the final list. Notably, Benin City stands as one of only four…
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The Edo State Police Command said its operatives arrested three suspected kidnappers—one of them a native of Niger Republic—and neutralised another during operations carried out in the state. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who said one suspect was neutralised when a four-man gang…
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For centuries, the ancient Benin Kingdom was known across the world for its extraordinary art. From royal ivory carvings to detailed ceremonial masks, the kingdom produced some of Africa’s most remarkable masterpieces. But behind these historic works stood a secretive and highly respected group of craftsmen — the royal art guild known as Igbesanmwan. These…
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In the heart of Benin City lies one of the most historic and vibrant marketplaces in Nigeria — Oba Market. For more than five centuries, this bustling commercial hub has remained a lifeline for thousands of traders and residents, preserving a trading tradition that dates back to the era of the powerful Benin Kingdom. Today,…