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In a widely circulated video clip and public address, President ZO4 has weighed in on a controversial security incident in Auchi, Edo State, where soldiers reportedly opened fire on a truck carrying cows and passengers, resulting in the deaths of two Fulani men and sparking heated debate online and across communities. The president, speaking in…
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A simmering security crisis in Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area, took a dramatic turn this weekend as residents and students took to the streets to protest what they describe as a failure of authorities to act decisively against rampant kidnappings and killings. The demonstrations — sparked by the discovery of a young…
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Controversy has erupted surrounding celebrated Nigerian security activist Harrison Gwamnishu after the family of a kidnapped Edo couple accused him of refusing to hand over the full ransom money raised to secure their loved ones’ release — igniting a heated public dispute and police involvement. According to family members, Gwamnishu volunteered to accompany and deliver…
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BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has called for restraint and constructive engagement following a protest in Ekpoma on Saturday, January 10, which paralyzed vehicular movement and sparked concerns over the state’s security landscape. In a press statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, the government emphasized that…
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Ramat Park, sitting at the heart of Benin City traffic junctions, is one of Edo State’s most iconic public spaces — a landmark blending history, culture, urban development, and leisure potential. Whether you’re a local resident or a visiting tourist, the park embodies Edo’s journey — from its historical roots to its role in the…
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The serene Ekeke-Erah community in Owan East Local Government Area, Edo State, was thrust into hardship following a catastrophic dam collapse that has left homes flooded, farmlands ruined, bridges destroyed, water sources contaminated, and residents pleading for urgent help. A Sudden Collapse with Lasting Impact On January 22, 2025, a dam constructed at the source…
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The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), Dele Kelvin Oye, has cautioned that Nigeria could face a fate similar to Venezuela if it continues to rely heavily on the United States and other foreign partners for economic and security support. Oye warned that Nigeria’s rising recurrent expenditure, growing deficit financing, and…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed a massive allocation of ₦1.01 trillion to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. Details from the budget document submitted to the National Assembly show that INEC is earmarked ₦1,013,778,401,602, one of the highest allocations in the…
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AUCHI: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has described Auchi Kingdom as peaceful and one of the most progressive communities in the state. Okpebholo made the remark at the 29th edition of the Auchi Day Celebration of Allah Most High, held in Auchi, the Headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State of…
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BENIN CITY: The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, ThankGod Destiny, over the alleged abduction of a four-year-old boy at Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, Edo State. The Deputy Corps Commander (Operations), Mr Richard Balogun, disclosed this to journalists in Benin City on Thursday, saying that the suspect has been handed over…