Tag: edo state
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The Benin–Agbor federal highway in Edo State is now earning infamy—not for its beauty or connectivity, but for how severely it has deteriorated. A newly circulated video shows the road riddled with large potholes, erosion, and makeshift detours, underscoring the hardship motorists endure daily. A Route Once Vital, Now Impassable The Benin–Agbor highway is a…
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In the heart of the ancient Benin Kingdom, the Emorho Festival stands as one of the most profound and symbolic traditions — a sacred moment when the people pause to honor the earth and thank the ancestors before tasting the fruits of their labor. This age-long festival, deeply rooted in the customs of the Edo…
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The Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice D.I. Okungbowa, has expressed readiness to issue a judicial practice direction that would streamline enforcement of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within the state. This commitment was highlighted during a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge by the leadership of FOI Counsel/Rural Development Information and Legal…
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The Iyeki of Oba Market has clarified that her emergence as market head was through strict adherence to Benin customs and tradition, not political influence. Speaking on her appointment, she revealed: “We were 16 who went through the process, and I was the last one standing. We don’t use politics to appoint Iyeki; we follow…
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The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has issued stern warnings to contractors handling failed federal road projects in Edo State, threatening to revoke contracts of non-performing firms who fail to return to site immediately. Umahi, who embarked on an inspection tour of federal roads across Edo Central and Edo South Senatorial Districts, said the…
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Panic broke out along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City on Friday after officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly fired several gunshots into the air while chasing the driver of an articulated truck. The incident occurred near the Edo State NDLEA Command gate, causing confusion and fear among residents, traders, and…
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Fresh doubts have emerged over the much-publicized $250 million investment deal between Edo State and EuroAfrica CCI, announced by Governor Monday Okpebholo on September 26, 2025, during the Edo State Global Investment Summit in Glasgow. The governor had hailed the deal as a landmark achievement, claiming it would inject massive investments into agriculture, mining, technical…
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Rising Edo-born star Jadrolita has set social media buzzing after announcing her big move from Ekpoma, Edo State to London, United Kingdom. 🇳🇬➡️🇬🇧 The entertainer shared clips of her arrival in the UK, looking excited and full of life, before making a bold declaration about her future. In her viral post, Jadrolita vowed never to…
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A viral video making the rounds on social media has set tongues wagging as a woman, speaking passionately to her congregation, openly described Apostle Johnson Suleman as a “fake pastor.” In the trending clip, the unidentified woman can be seen addressing a gathering inside a church hall, warning her listeners to be wary of “deceitful…
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A troubling claim has surfaced on Facebook: a Bolt driver is accusing Edo State Police of abducting his passenger—apparently for “looking too fresh”—at Okhoro Junction in Benin City. Facebook+1 What the Post Says The post, shared on the Edo Updates Facebook page, states: “Bolt driver narrates how Edo Police kidnapped his passenger for looking too…