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A secondary school student, Tope Oriloye, who was abducted in the Makeke Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, has been released after the payment of N2 million ransom. Oriloye was kidnapped by gunmen alongside Samuel Ilesanmi on February 8, 2026, at the community health centre. Ilesanmi had rushed his son to the…
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This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government on Thursday in Benin. Johnson-Okojie is an accomplished Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, with a career spanning nearly two decades and featuring in over 200 films. Her outstanding contributions to…
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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has reaffirmed his administration’s strategic partnership with the Nigerian Army in the ongoing fight against abductions and other criminal activities in the state. The governor made this known when he received the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Major General Nansak Danjuma Shagaya, alongside other senior…
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BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government (EDSG) has given three community youth leaders, known as Okiagheles, a seven-day ultimatum to report to the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in the wake of a recent surge in cult-related violence across the state. Innocent Okunozee, Okiaghele of Obazagbon Community and a suspected…
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The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday held its ward congresses across the 192 wards of the state, where the leaders emerged on a consensus basis. Addressing the media at the party secretariat in Benin City, the State Chairman of the party, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, flanked by a delegation of…
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“Japa Gone Wrong”: Three Men Arrested in Algeria After Attempting to Enter Spain Disguised as Sheep Three men have been arrested in Algeria after allegedly attempting to enter Spain in an unusual disguise that has since gone viral on social media. According to reports, the suspects were trying to cross the border illegally by hiding…
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Nigerian music stars Tems and Burna Boy have achieved a historic milestone by becoming the African artists with the highest number of entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The record was previously shared with South African rock band Seether, who had seven entries. However, the Nigerian superstars have now surpassed that mark following new…
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Nigeria may have lost reggae legend Majek Fashek, but his music continues to speak powerfully to the realities of modern society. Known for blending reggae with deep social commentary, Majek wasn’t just an entertainer — he was a voice of conscience. Years after his passing, many of his songs remain strikingly relevant, addressing corruption, poverty,…
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has confirmed that it is investigating a viral social media video involving a young woman who narrated an alleged sexual assault at her residence. In an official statement, the agency disclosed that it is actively working to locate the survivor in order to provide immediate intervention,…
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I became a lesbian after I caught my husband sleeping with my nanny and I divorced him. I met a new group of friends on Facebook, told them about my husband and how he cheated on me with my nanny. They told me to forget about my husband and live a happy life. I joined…