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Edo State — known as the heartbeat of Nigeria — is a place of vibrant culture, proud history, and resilient people. Yet, in recent times, that heartbeat has begun to race with fear. From Benin City to Auchi, Uromi to Etsako, headlines are increasingly filled with stories of abductions, killings, and violent crimes. For too…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill prescribing a 10-year jail term for anyone who violently or forcefully gains entry into state-owned property. The governor also assented to another provision stipulating a five-year imprisonment for individuals involved in the unauthorized sale or transfer of government property without the governor’s consent. This…
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Prominent pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the government of Edo state headed by Mr. Monday Okpebholo for letting Emmanuel Alabi, the junior seminarian, kidnapped since July to die in captivity without activating effective and efficient security mechanisms to rescue him from the kidnapper’s den and…
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An autopsy report regarding the death of twin babies who were referred to a medical facility in Benin has revealed that the babies died naturally. The twin babies were referred to Med-Vical Medical Centre, Benin, in August 2025, in a severely ill condition and extremely premature. The babies died in the hospital, which led to…
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Former governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has denied leaving a debt of N600 billion, urging the Monday Okpehbolo-led administration to verify the information with the Debt Management Office (DMO). The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, had, on Monday in Benin, claimed that the immediate past administration in the state left…
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The Edo State Government has said that it has recovered over 500 government-owned properties from individuals who unlawfully took over such properties across the state. The government added that such encroachers into Edo State-owned property are in for a rough ride, as the state government has enacted a law prescribing a 10-year jail term…
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Edo State — The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has stirred controversy with his recent remarks describing party loyalists as “zombies with no sense” while pledging massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term ambition. In a video circulating online, Tenebe passionately addressed party members during a recent…
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Grief has enveloped the Ivianokpodi community in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State following the death of one of the three seminarians abducted by gunmen in July. The Catholic Diocese of Auchi confirmed on Wednesday that seminarian Emmanuel Alabi died in captivity, while another abducted student, Joshua Aleobua, regained his freedom on November…
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As preparations gather momentum and countdown begins for the maiden of Edo Carnival 2025, a spectacular celebration that promises to leave spectators spellbound and yearning for more, the state capital, Benin City, is gearing up to unleash a riot of colour, rhythm, and joy upon the world. Themed “Our Culture, Our Pride”, the week-long celebration…
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In a historic archaeological effort, researchers in Benin City have uncovered long-buried traces of royal architecture, artistry, and metalworking — offering the clearest glimpse yet into the origins of the legendary Benin Bronzes. In a groundbreaking archaeological effort, researchers have unearthed new insights into the ancient Kingdom of Benin’s urban development, artistry, and cultural evolution.…