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….Case Is Purely Internal Disciplinary Matter – Edo Police Command Ordinarily, the arrest of a suspected criminal is a moment of commendation for police officers, often accompanied by praise and, in some cases, promotion. However, that narrative has taken a controversial turn within the Edo State Police Command following the detention and trial of two…
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The roar of engines at the New Edo Line terminals signals more than just a return to the roads—it marks a monumental shift in the economic trajectory of Edo State. Under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the state is experiencing a strategic transport reform that goes beyond mobility. It is about reclaiming a lost…
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Barrister Gloria Adagbon, a seasoned lawyer, journalist, and vocal advocate for Igbanke, tells Isaac Asabor why the community’s historic ties, cultural heritage, and decades of marginalisation make a compelling case for joining the proposed Anioma State. She argues that self-determination is not rebellion; it is justice, inclusion, and the path to sustainable development. Excerpt: What…
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A 38-year old man, Raphael Eletanye, who operated a Point of Sales service along the Murtala Muhammed Way in Benin City, has been shot dead by armed robbers. The robbers were said to be operating in an unregistered white mini-bus. Witnesses said the incident occurred at about 9:50 pm on Saturday night. It was gathered…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended road contractors delivering quality jobs across Edo South Senatorial District, just as he warned firms lagging behind to sit up or risk losing their contracts. The governor gave the commendation during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction projects in Edo South, as part of his administration’s…
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The gunmen that kidnapped a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State have demanded N200 million ransom for their release. reports that the victims were kidnapped on January 1, 2026, along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp in Auchi. A…
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The Edo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the abduction of two brothers in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The abduction of the two brothers, identified as Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, has reportedly thrown their Iyetse Clan, Utsogun Heritage Zone, into panic. Ibrahim, who is currently on his housemanship at Edo…
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The Benin Royal Family has issued a strong statement distancing the Oba of Benin Palace from the reported assault on Don Pedro Obaseki, following widespread speculation and public debate over the incident. In the statement, the Royal Family categorically denied any form of involvement, authorization, or approval of the attack, stressing that the palace does…
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A fresh political controversy has erupted in Edo State following comments made by Egogo, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Monday Okpebholo, during an interview with popular Benin-based town crier Kapuepue. The interview came shortly after the public humiliation of Don Pedro Obaseki, a development that has continued to generate reactions across social media…
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Popular commentator Mama Pee has weighed in on the ongoing tension in Edo State, condemning the violation of citizens’ rights while firmly warning against what she described as unwarranted attacks on the Benin Palace. In a statement shared online and now generating widespread reactions, Mama Pee said although she does not support anyone’s rights being…