Category: News
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The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has intervened in the aftermath of the Ekpoma civil disturbance, taking over the medical treatment of gunshot victims following a social media appeal that highlighted their ordeal. The intervention was triggered by a post on @ekpomablog on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in which a family member of one…
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An Edo State man, Segirus Were, who was abducted alongside his pregnant wife, Zainab, has regained his freedom after spending about 60 days in the custody of kidnappers. Were was released by his captors on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, according to reports. A video currently circulating on social media shows him surrounded by individuals believed…
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About 3,000 athletes and officials from nine oil-producing states are expected in Edo for the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, scheduled to hold from Feb. 20 to 27. The multi-sport event, sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), will feature 17 sports. These include football, basketball, boxing, badminton, among others. The event…
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The Esan Muslim Community, Benin City, on Sunday, held a colourful turbaning ceremony for its newly appointed Imam, Dr. Suleman Ikhuoriah, marking a significant moment in the religious life of the community. The well-attended ceremony at the community’s mosque, Eyaen, Benin City attracted traditional rulers, Islamic clerics, community leaders, and other dignitaries from across Edo…
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Benin City: The police command in Edo has arrested a 42-year-old mini-bus driver, Osabuohen Igerevba, for allegedly killing his 32 year-old lover, Joy Jerome in Benin. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) disclosed this to newsmen in Benin on Tuesday. Ikoedem said the incident was reported on Jan. 10, by the Ohen…
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A First Bank PLC customer, Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, has opted to go to prison than to refund the sum of N1.5b mistakenly credited into his account. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspect, Kingsley, was arrested by the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over his conduct. Thus, the EFCC charged him…
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BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling government projects across the state, declaring that future jobs will be awarded strictly on the basis of performance, quality and speed of execution. The governor made the position clear on Tuesday during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting with major…
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Okpebholo boosts internal security with 10 patrol vehicles in Edo Central The traditional ruler of Imoga community in Edo State, Patrick Abudu, has mobilised town criers and community spokespersons to solicit N40 million ransom for the release of eight abducted indigenes. This comes as Governor Monday Okpebholo yesterday handed over 10 brand-new patrol vehicles to security…
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A 19-year-old unlicensed driver, Nsikak Okon, has been arrested by the operatives of the Edo State Police Command for allegedly knocking down three officers while evading police check. The incident, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, occurred along Iyekogba Estate Gate, Benin City, the state…
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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has handed over 10 new patrol vehicles to security agencies operating across the Edo Central Senatorial District. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Saturday in Benin. Okpebholo said the move would strengthen internal security, restore peace and…