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AUCHI: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has described Auchi Kingdom as peaceful and one of the most progressive communities in the state. Okpebholo made the remark at the 29th edition of the Auchi Day Celebration of Allah Most High, held in Auchi, the Headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State of…
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BENIN CITY: Edo State has remained one of the worst-hit states in Nigeria’s 2025 Lassa fever outbreak, with young adults bearing the highest burden of the disease, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC, in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 51, covering December 15 to 21,…
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The gunmen that kidnapped a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State have demanded N200 million ransom for their release. reports that the victims were kidnapped on January 1, 2026, along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp in Auchi. A…
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Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has warned that politicians who acquire power and deploy it for selfish ends will face divine punishment. Obaseki spoke in a video shared on his official X handle, where he reflected on leadership, governance and his years in office, stressing that politics should be about service, not personal enrichment.…
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A controversial political storm has erupted following remarks credited to Collins Aghahowa, a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, after he allegedly spoke about influencing the Osun State governorship election through voter registration transfer. In a statement circulating widely on social media, Aghahowa was quoted as saying: “Adeleke is an outgoing…
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A yet-to-be-identified suspected leader of the Vikings Confraternity in Edo State has reportedly been shot dead in a violent power tussle. Edocelebrities gathered that the clash was allegedly orchestrated by rival factional members. The incident was reported to have occurred on Monday, December 15, 2025, along the Benin–Agbor Road, in what witnesses described as a…
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In a bold and unexpected move, the Speaker of the Edo Youth Parliament has formally tendered his resignation, citing a moral duty to speak out against what he describes as rising bad governance and a system that “no longer represents the true aspirations of Edo youths.” His powerful statement, now circulating widely across social media…
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Kidnapping remains one of the most troubling security issues affecting communities across Nigeria, and Edo State is not exempt. While security agencies continue to intensify efforts to curb the menace, residents must also take proactive steps to stay safe and protect their families.Below are practical, everyday precautions Edo people can follow to reduce vulnerability and…
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Residents of Bakale village in Kilgori district, Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have been ordered to pay a N20 million levy to prevent deadly attacks. In an audio recording obtained by our reporter, the leader of the armed group instructed the village head to convene a meeting with residents and communicate the demand.…
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The deputy governor of Edo state, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has appealed to the federal government to, as a matter of urgency, wade into the land dispute between Edo and its neighboring Delta state. The deputy governor appealed when he led a delegation comprising officials of the state government and members of the Edo State Boundary…