Category: News
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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 49-year-old man for allegedly beating his 15-year-old son to death in the state. Edo celebrities reports that the suspect was also alleged to have secretly buried the deceased within the family compound. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this…
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No fewer than 27 suspected cultists have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command during an initiation. Edo celebrities reports that the suspects were also arrested with firearms and vehicles. The suspects were apprehended by a combined team of police tactical operatives, local vigilantes, and hunters, led by the Ekpoma Divisional Officer.…
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Tension erupted at Akugbe Mortuary in Edo State on Friday after a mortuary attendant narrowly escaped lynching over allegations that vital organs were removed from a corpse deposited at the facility. The family of the deceased alleged that when they arrived to collect the body for burial at the mortuary, located at Upper Sakponba in…
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Popular social commentator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has sparked fresh controversy online after openly criticizing what he described as hypocrisy, blind loyalty, and selective morality among Nigerians who, according to him, are quick to defend wrongdoing simply because of personal hatred or tribal sentiment. Speaking during a recent online rant, VDM expressed deep frustration at individuals who…
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In a new twist to the growing political drama within the Edo diaspora community, popular media personality Double Chief has stirred controversy following his arrival in Manchester, United Kingdom, where he delivered a bold message reportedly targeted at Albert Obazee and former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki. The statement, first circulating on social media via…
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Across Africa, a handful of African countries stand out for consistently achieving high electricity access rates. These countries are united by a mix of committed infrastructure investment, diversified energy sources (often including gas or renewables), and policies that prioritize national grid connection. While access rate is a useful proxy for stable supply, it’s essential to…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a visually-challenged lawyer, Ms. Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa, as a Law Officer in the Ministry of Justice — a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity and genuine empowerment of persons with disabilities. Okpebholo said the appointment is a clear message that…
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The ongoing controversy surrounding Harrison has continued to spark conversations online, and now, President Z04 has issued a bold and emotional statement addressing the situation. In a message shared via Tt: @presidentz04, he expressed frustration over public assumptions and urged people to verify facts before making comments on issues they know little or nothing about.…
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The family of 18-year-old Aisosa is celebrating with deep relief and gratitude after the young man safely returned home following a frightening kidnapping incident in Ekpoma, Edo State. According to reports shared by Tt: @dreal_harmony, Aisosa was abducted alongside three other young occupants in their hostel in the university community of Ekpoma. The incident, which…
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The Okomu National Park in Edo, on Monday, said that a baby elephant, which was rescued from an oil palm plantation on November 30, was undergoing rehabilitation. Conservator of the park, Mr Osaze Lawrence, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the park in Ovia South West Local Government…