Category: News
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The Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom has appealed for calm and maturity amid the ongoing tension between the Benin Palace and the Edo State Government, urging all parties involved to act with wisdom and restraint. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Crown Prince expressed confidence in the leadership of his father, His Royal Majesty,…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, have arrested 39 suspected drug traffickers with 2,477.59 Kg of narcotic drugs. Mitchell Ofoyeju, the state commander of the NDLEA, made this known in a statement titled “Operational Scorecard for October 2025,” which he made available to the media in Benin on Monday.…
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In the heart of Benin City, a new wave of creativity is rewriting the story of hustle, humor, and hope. Edo youths are no longer waiting for opportunities — they’re creating them with smartphones, good lighting, and the magic of laughter. Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, young comedians and content creators from Edo State are…
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The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Maiha, has pledged to collaborate with Edo State Livestock Ministry to transform its entire livestock value chain into regional red meat, poultry, piggery, goats and cattle hub. This is coming at the heels of the Minister’s promise to assist the state in rehabilitating its cattle ranches in Igarra…
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Protesters targeted the newly built Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo State, on Sunday, forcing organizers to halt a preview event ahead of the museum’s grand opening scheduled for Tuesday. The multi-million-dollar facility, envisioned as a landmark cultural institution, became the focal point of growing discontent over ownership and control of Nigeria’s most…
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The family of five abducted by gunmen on November 1, 2025, at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, have regained their freedom after allegedly paying a N15 million ransom. EDO Celebrities gathered that the victims, all members of the Bello family, were kidnapped while working on their farm. The victims, aged…
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The Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, has sentenced a 49-year-old drug baron, Alaba Monday, and 10 others to 79 years in prison. They were convicted by Justice B. O. Quadiri and Justice Prof. C. O. Obiozor. Mitchell Ofoyeju, state commander of the NDLEA, who disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Thursday,…
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On the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, we are reminded that the consequences of conflict extend beyond human suffering; they also deeply affect ecosystems, resource governance, and community survival. In the Niger Delta, the aftermath of armed conflict continues to shape the lives of ex-combatants, particularly…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill prescribing a 10-year jail term for anyone who violently or forcefully gains entry into state-owned property. The governor also assented to another provision stipulating a five-year imprisonment for individuals involved in the unauthorized sale or transfer of government property without the governor’s consent. This…
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Prominent pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned the government of Edo state headed by Mr. Monday Okpebholo for letting Emmanuel Alabi, the junior seminarian, kidnapped since July to die in captivity without activating effective and efficient security mechanisms to rescue him from the kidnapper’s den and…