Category: News
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THE Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a serial killer and prison escapee, Michael Ezenwai, in the Agbor area of Delta State. The police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated this in a press release on Wednesday in Asaba, the state capital. He stated, “On October 24, 2025, the DPO Agbor received a complaint…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has revoked the Right of Occupancy (R.O.O.) earlier granted to the management of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), amid escalating controversy surrounding the project. The move follows weeks of tension after the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, accused former Governor Godwin Obaseki of diverting…
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Market women from Oba Market in Edo State have protested against an eviction notice issued by the state government in preparation for planned renovation work on the fire-damaged section of the market. The women, who gathered at Oba Ovonramwen Square, also known as Ring Road in Benin City, Edo State, causing heavy traffic, and diverted vehicles…
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No fewer than 1,000 young people from across Edo State have gained practical skills, career clarity, and business opportunities at the Jobberman Career Clinic in Benin. The clinic, organised by Jobberman Nigeria in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, brought together job seekers, entrepreneurs, and career professionals for a full day of training, mentorship, and networking,…
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President Bola Tinubu says he would do everything to ensure the return of the schoolgirls abducted by bandits in Kebbi State. Tinubu gave this assurance through his Vice, Kashim Stettima on Wednesday during his visit to the state. DAILY POST reports that Shettima visited Kebbi to commiserate with the government and people of the state…
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The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it destroyed cannabis farms covering 77.512,2197 hectares with an estimated yield of 193,491.1kg since January 2025. Mitchell Ofoyeju, the State Commander of the agency, disclosed this on Wednesday in Benin City during a meeting with the Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and…
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Edo Special Security Squad’s “Operation Flush Out” has arrested 31 suspects for alleged cultism and kidnapping at Uromi in the Esan North-East Local Government. This is contained in a statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday in Benin. Itua said the operation was part of the state government’s…
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Edo Muslims for Good Governance, EMGG, has filed a legal suit against the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the handover of public schools to the Catholic Mission in the state. reports that Sirajudeen Muhammad and Abdullahi Umar sued the state government on their own behalf and on behalf of EMGG, the registered trustees of…
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to provide a detailed explanation regarding the $250 million investment he claims to have secured from Glasgow. The party also condemned what it described as the governor’s tendency to verbally abuse opposition leaders. In a statement issued in Benin…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses carrying 1,455 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa along the Okhokho-Isi community route in Uhunmwode Local Council. The drug trafficking cartel behind the consignment reportedly abandoned the vehicles and fled after a hot chase by NDLEA operatives. In a statement issued…