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The Edo State Special Security Squad, code-named Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists, has recovered firearms and ammunition during coordinated stop-and-search operations across parts of the state, as investigations into the recent killing in Oredo Local Government Area intensify. The latest operation, carried out at strategic locations including Iriri, off Airport Road, and the Oluku…
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In an interview with Patrick Ochoga, Emperor Jarret Tenebe outlines the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s situation in Edo State and its plan to strengthen the party ahead of 2027, including the goal of delivering 3.5 million votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. What are your plans for the upcoming party congress, and how do you…
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38-year-old Sidot Ekpenyong has been dragged to an Ogbeson Magistrate Court, Benin City by the management of a Table Water company for allegedly conspiring with five others at large to maliciously damage the tyres of the company’s vehicle valued at about N600,000,00. reports that the case with suit number Mogb/20c/26/A 2026 was instituted against the…
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At least six people have died and 28 others have tested positive for Lassa fever in Edo State, health authorities have confirmed, sparking the activation of emergency public health measures across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, told journalists in Benin City on Friday that the recent rise in confirmed cases, especially…
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Mild drama at the market as a young lady was caught while she and her boyfriend were attempting to steal. Her boyfriend ran away the moment they were apprehended, leaving her behind. The young lady was filmed sitting on the ground, seemingly regretting her actions. Some market onlookers could be heard saying she should be…
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The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its resolve to transform the state’s civil and public service into a self-sufficient, innovative and highly productive system through the Edo State Public Service Retooling and Enhancement Programme (EdoPREP), a flagship reform initiative of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration. The Head of Service, Dr Anthony Okungbowa, described EdoPREP as a…
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The Senate has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lacks the capacity to conduct e-voting at present. The upper chamber also clarified that electronic transmission of election results in real time does not translate to e-voting, as being peddled in some quarters. Chairman, Senate Ad hoc Panel to Review the 2026 Electoral Bill,…
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The Edo State Government, in collaboration with the Lift Above Poverty Organisation, on Thursday, provided free cancer awareness/screening to 200 residents of the state. The programme, which took place at Egor Local Government Area, was in commemoration of World Cancer Day. President of LAPO, Faith Osazuwa-Ojo, said the theme of this year’s celebration, “United by…
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the Labour Party and National Coordinator of the Liberal Progressive and Patriotic Members Congress (LPPMC), Dr Kingsley Okundaye, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to quickly halt the brazen destruction of opposition facilities in Edo State. Dr Okundaye, who spoke to The Sun…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City has ordered the publication of a public summons compelling Jessica Iguodala Oghomwen to appear before it on or before March 12, 2026, to answer to charges bordering on alleged money laundering, operating a financial institution without licence, and aiding the suicide of Lilian Omokhuale, daughter of Omoruyi…