Category: News
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Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested two suspects in possession of cannabis sativa weighing 1,046 kilograms. The NDLEA Commander in the state, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this on Thursday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ofoyeju said the suspects, identified as…
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The Edo State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee set up to investigate the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) and Radisson Hotel, has invited former Governor Godwin Obaseki and MOWAA’s Director, Philip Iheanacho for questioning. Obaseki is also expected to give insights into funding of the Radisson Hotel. Other persons invited by the Committee are…
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Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has stated that his administration will not relent in the war against cultism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities, as part of efforts to ensure the state remains safe for all. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor made this known after a…
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A fresh wave of tension swept through the Upper axis of Benin City on Tuesday after a disturbance reportedly occurred around 11:15am, causing panic among residents and passersby. Eyewitnesses who were present at the time described the atmosphere as “chaotic” and advised members of the public to remain vigilant. Although details surrounding the incident were…
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A young man, identified as Timothy Gilbert, has gone into hiding after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, with a substance suspected to be acid in the Amufi area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Her lawyer, John Izegaegbe, confirmed on Monday that the incident occurred over the weekend, leaving Ogah with extensive…
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Edo State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, says the state has recovered 25 schools from land grabbers since Governor Monday Okpebholo assumed office in November 2024. Speaking with journalists in Benin City on Sunday, Iyamu also disclosed that 68 schools had also been renovated, creating a more conducive learning environment for students. He dismissed…
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Over 1,000 youths from Edo State have received insights into job and business opportunities at the Career Clinic organised by Jobberman Nigeria at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub in Benin City. The recent event, held in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, brought together job seekers, entrepreneurs, and career professionals for a day of intensive learning,…
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The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has moved to clear the air on what it described as widespread misconceptions about its mission, collections, and activities within Benin City’s cultural landscape. In a statement made available to Saturday Independent, the museum stressed that it holds His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare…
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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested five persons alleged to be impersonating members of the Corps in Benin City. The suspects were alleged to have been extorting money from motorists and traders on the pretext of being members of the Corps. The Corps’s Deputy Commander of Operations, Richard Balogun, said the suspects were…
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A yet-to-be-identified 12-year-old boy has been found dead after being suspected of drowning in the Ikpoba River in Benin City, Edo State. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, November 21, 2025. Yamu said the operatives of the New…